OK so we admit this was originally going to be about black nails for Halloween, but once we got started, we realized all these chic possibilities could work anytime of the year. Now if you're one of those gals who still think black lacquer is NSFW, think again!

It's as classic as a red polish, just as eye-catching as your brightest pink, and will always have the highest cool factor of them all! Just ask Demi Lovato! Check out these cool ways to get noticed with noir and let us know what you think! Click through the slideshow for a bit of inspiration!

Black Out. A basic black mani is the coolest ever. Think of it as your LBP (little black polish) that you should always have on hand in your collection when you need an extra boost in swag.

Studs let you rock out like a rebel. And bows prove black polish can go girly too. Personalize your black mani with these fabulous finishing touches.

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