Just see for yourself.
Scroll on for 15 black nail ideas we’d happily recreate this fall.
Here’s proof that black jelly nails can be quite fun, too.
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To recreate this look, apply clear gel tips to your nails.
Then, paint on a base layer of black jelly polish.
Next, use a dotting tool or nail art brush to add opaque dots in varying sizes.
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Finish with a high-shine top coat.
It brings together sheer and opaque black polishes beautifully.
Heart Accent Nails
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We love how nail artist Dayanna I.
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Sapiens intermixed opaque jet-black nails with sheer black accent nails in this moody, love-filled look.
To DIY it, start with a terracotta base.
Then, sponge sheer black polish from mid-nail to tip.
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Hearts Swirls
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Sheer black nail ideas come in all shapes and lengths.
With its swirl details, this short sheer black manicure is especially fashion-forward.
It looks both nostalgic and futuristic with mixed finishes, aura accents, swirl details, andFrench tips.
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Sheer Dotted French Nails
This sheer dotted French is also giving boudoir vibes.
To recreate the look at home, start with clear gel tips.
Layer them with black polishsheer on some nails, opaque on others.
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Apply French tips to a few and dots to all.
Finish with a glossy top coat.
French Tip Hearts
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This sheer black heart manicure is slightly easier to create.
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Since the hearts are so small, you could easily perfect them with a dotting tool.
Minimalist Hearts
Of course, sheer black hearts look lovely even without French tips.
To get the look, start by painting a sheer black base.
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Then, use a fine-lining brush and opaque polish to add your polka dots.
Once dry, add a line of opaque black polish down the middle of each nail.
Paint on a layer of glittery polish to one-half of each nail, et voila.
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You’ll need a nail art brush and a steady hand to DIY this one.
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