Matte & Mono is written by The Matte & Mono Edit, our small editorial desk. Here's how we work, so you know what you can trust.
How we choose looks
We track what people are searching for, saving and booking each season. Then we shortlist the looks that work on real nails, at real lengths, and that a nail tech can recreate. If a design only works in a filtered photo, it doesn't make the edit.
What every edit includes
Every look comes with its shape, length, finish, shade and salon level, so you can ask for it with confidence. Where products help, we suggest them, and we'll always tell you if a link earns us a commission.
Featuring creators
When we feature a nail artist's work from Instagram, we use Instagram's official embed. The post stays on their account, carries their name and links back to them. If you're a creator and want your work removed or featured differently, contact us and we'll act within 48 hours.
Independence
Brands can't pay to be included in an edit. Sponsored content, if we ever publish it, will be clearly labelled at the top of the page.
Updates and corrections
We review seasonal edits every year, refresh shades and techniques, and show the "updated" date at the top of each post. Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we'll fix it.