Black Polish 
Matte Top Coat
By which I mean “the time of year when I get to post about my favorite manicure look ever and pretend that I’m posting about it because it’s almost Halloween, completely ignoring the fact that black nail polish has become as ubiquitous and seasonless as Essie Ballet Slippers.”
Whatever, it’s super cute. And sooooo easy. It’s basically a mashup between a straightforward black manicure and a traditional French manicure, and works with pretty much any costume…including your go-to “here I am on my way to work because I’m a grownup who has to work” one.
Matte Black French Manicure
- Apply 2-3 coats of black polish, allow to dry.
- Add one layer of matte top coat.
- Final step: once the matte polish has dried, use the glossy top coat to rim the tip of each nail, as if you’re creating a French manicure. A tip: if you finish off with a final swipe that angles the top coat slightly under the nail, you’ll give the manicure extra staying power.
