A pair of elegant black tights can instantly elevate any fall or winter outfit—so why not apply the same look to your manicure? “Thin nails” are in trend, and if you are constantly torn between neutral, capriciousAnd spectacular nailsit's the perfect combination.
What are clear nails?
As the name suggests, clear nails imitate clear nylon. This technique highlights your natural nail bed without covering it completely—similar to how your skin is visible through sheer stockings. And while this concept can be accomplished quite simply, you can also add as much variety to the design, pattern, and opacity of your sheer tights as you'd find in any hosiery aisle.
“Sheer black nails are the perfect combination of edgy and casual. It takes something as bold as black and softens it with translucent finishsomething like a smoky veil for your nails,” a manicurist from Paris. Andrea Barbet tells Glamor. “I think it's trending because it fits so well with the moment. People want something chic and minimalistic but with a little character. It looks modern, comfortable and a little mysterious: like quiet luxurybut cooler.”
Barbette was inspired to add a seasonal twist to seasonal style. polka dot fashion trendand created one of the most viral duplicates getting a manicure in tights. Below, she tells us exactly how to achieve this look.
How to achieve the effect of transparent tights on your nails
For that sparkly final look, clear nails work surprisingly well. easy to do with your own hands. While working on the details can be a lot of fun, Barbet says the translucent base is the most important part to nail down (no pun intended).
