These almond-shaped, solid matte black nails look clean, polished and reminiscent of buttery soft leather.

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Go wild with a negative-space matte black look that nods to the majestic, stripe-y animal.

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When getting glammed up for a night out, deck out your digits with angled, matte black tips -- complete with a bowtie-bedecked accent nail.

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Who says matte black nails have to be predominantly black? (Not us.) Layer multicolored foils on top for an iridescent look.

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Channel your evil alter ego with claw-like, triangle-striped tips.

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