8 Dark Nail Polishes to Try This Fall
October 19, 2021![The 8 Best Dark Nail Polishes 2021](/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2021/october/19-dark-nail-polishes/best-dark-nail-polishes-hero-mudc-101921.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=529&blr=False&hash=BEAC4E1B6A8E0AE42FCF832BBE757869)
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.
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Branch out from traditional berries and black polish with this unique olive green hue. Flecks of gold pearl give it a mesmerizing, reflective shimmer.
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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.
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No vampy polish collection is complete without Essie’s Bordeaux. This universally flattering wine shade looks elegant for every occasion.
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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.
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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.
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This creamy, muted gray looks like a storm cloud on the brink of rain — the perfect complement to cold winter days.
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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.
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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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