8 Dark Nail Polishes to Try This Fall
October 19, 2021
Whether you opt for classic black, smoky charcoal or a deep wine to match your berry lipstick, there’s something so vampy and dramatic about a good dark nail polish. With the temperatures cooling down, we’re feeling even more inspired than usual to try on a deeper shade. Keep reading for our favorite dark nail polishes of the season.
Branch out from traditional berries and black polish with this unique olive green hue. Flecks of gold pearl give it a mesmerizing, reflective shimmer.
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Embossed Lady
Get a gel manicure without the salon visit with this richly pigmented, long-lasting polish. The rich eggplant color has a soft shimmer that looks glowing, not glittery.
No vampy polish collection is complete without Essie’s Bordeaux. This universally flattering wine shade looks elegant for every occasion.
Pitch black polish makes a statement and still manages to go with everything. Make sure to pair this moody shade with a base coat to keep it from staining your natural nails.
For an even edgier take on classic black polish, opt for this formula which has a unique, leather-inspired finish. An added UV filter defends against fading and yellowing.
This creamy, muted gray looks like a storm cloud on the brink of rain — the perfect complement to cold winter days.
ILNP Boutique Cosmetics in Eclipse
This polish’s capitalizing duochrome finish shifts from rich black to a scorching red. In certain light, you can even catch glimpses of green and orange shimmer.
Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Take the Espresso
Cozy up with this rich chocolate brown shade. The formula dries down in only 60 seconds for an effortless on-the-go manicure.
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