These wicked water droplets were made with acrylic, but you can create a similar 2D effect with shiny clear nail polish. First allow the matte base to dry, then paint your glossy dots.

Matte looks amazing with the most popular fall nail colors, too, like black, wine red, browns, and neutrals. To get the effect, it’s as simple as applying a matte top coat to your usual polish.

It gives nails a vaguely frosted look—super appropriate for the winter season. I love it over a gunmetal gray metallic, which goes from festive to futuristic as soon as I layer on the matte topcoat.

Matte nails are the edgy beauty trend for autumn Tanyel Mustafa Published August 25, 2021 7:12am Updated August 25, 2021 7:12am Comments ...

Blame the '90s nostalgia factor — the translucent, candy-coated finish is like the nail-art equivalent of Jolly Ranchers or Juicy Tubes — or the subsequent blowup after over 4 million people ...

Keeping with tradition, Hudgens started celebrating early this year, wishing her fellow "ghouls" a happy Sept. 1 on Instagram with iridescent flame nails and plenty of fall decor in tow.