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Virtually every nail polish brand offers a matte top coat to let you transform your favorite glossy colors. Check out these shine-free manis and choose the inspiration for your next trip to the salon.

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Shades of Gray

Sticking with shades in the same family keeps this geometric manicure looking subtle and chic. All you need is a little tape, two colors — in this case, Essie's Petal Pushers ($8.50, amazon.com) and Over the Edge — and some patience.

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Swirly Stamps

Try your hand (ha!) at stamping with this sweet, swirly design in regal shades like violet, sapphire, and jade.

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Sunny Side Up

Brighten up your tips with this sunny mani. Use a glittery layer like Smith & Cult's Shattered Souls ($18, nordstrom.com) on top of a bright yellow and before a matte top coat to add some sparkle and shine.

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Dark Leopard

Funky patterns like leopard print may seem a little too wild for work, but if you stick with two similar colors, like metallic gray and black in matte formulas, it's subtle enough to wear any time.

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Playful Polka Dots

We've seen polka dots before, but this mani plays with two different textures, making it totally unique. For an even bigger impact, try contrasting shades of polish.

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Sweet Shimmer

The beauty world will never truly tire of glitter nail art, but a certain level of sparkle can get overwhelming. Once in a while, quiet down your mani's shimmer by adding a matte topcoat.

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