OPI- Black Onyx

When one gets into nail art, it is imperative to have a good quality set of striping and dotting tools, and of course a solid compliment of black and white polish. Black Onyx is my go-to black polish if I am creating a design that is beyond the scope of a black nail art pen. Of course, this particular polish also looks good by itself or with some glitter because the finish is very much unlike sharpie. OPI's permanent collection are usually about $9 USD, and always worth a look because only the most successful shades from the collections make it into the permanent lineup.

One surprising and disappointing thing about this particular bottle... when I got it home and opened it, several of the brush bristles were crooked and bent, making application messy and awkward. This is not typical of OPI, so I was a little bit surprised. That's something you could expect of an NYC or Wet n' Wild polish.

Below are my nails with a coat of Butter London nail foundation, Black Onyx, Essie's A Cut Above, and Butter London Hardwear P.D. Quick topcoat. To get the glitter fade effect: after your base color has dried, paint one coat of glitter about 2/3 of the way down the nail, and then go back with more glitter concentrated on the tip of the nail.