Get ready to unleash your inner ghoul with a review of Nine Zero Lacquer's hauntingly beautiful Fall/Halloween 2019 collection! Launched on September 27th, 2019, this collection featured eight brand-new nail polish shades alongside the return of six beloved fan favorites. From spooky sprinkles and scarecrow-inspired glitters to a devilishly dark navy holographic, this range offered something for every nail art enthusiast. Prepare for a detailed look at each unique color, including application tips, coverage requirements, and the overall finish, complete with stunning swatches to inspire your next mani.This in-depth review delves into the texture, opacity, and application of each polish, highlighting both the strengths and potential challenges. We’ll explore the creamy metallics, the richly pigmented jellies, and the delightfully textured glitter bombs. Discover which shades require multiple coats for optimal coverage, which benefit from a top coat for extra shine, and which are surprisingly easy to remove. Whether you're a seasoned nail artist or a beginner, this review will guide you through Nine Zero Lacquer's captivating Fall/Halloween collection, helping you choose the perfect spooky shades for the season.
Pros And Cons
- Same glitter mix as Candy Pillowcase (red, orange, yellow, black, and green bars, triangles, and hexes) but in a clear base
- Good for stamping
- Dries textured, difficult removal, larger glitters can be difficult to apply evenly
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Release Information & Returning Favorites
The Nine Zero Lacquer Fall/Halloween 2019 collection launched on September 27th, 2019, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The collection included eight brand-new polishes and the return of six fan favorites. Restocks were staggered to accommodate demand, with evening restocks following any initial sellouts.
Returning favorites included Swamp Thing, Cauldron Fire, Jack-o'-lantern Juice, Ectoplasm, Be Positive, and Candy Pillowcase. The Candy Pillowcase formula received a slight reformulation, with a less opaque base to better showcase the glitter, addressing feedback from the original release.
Spooky Sprinkles: A White Crowley with Multicolored Glitter
Spooky Sprinkles is a white Crowley polish featuring black, orange, green, and purple glitters. It's slightly sheer on the first coat, requiring two to three coats for full opacity. Three coats provide a more opaque white base, although two coats create a milky sheer effect. The larger glitter gives a textured finish, necessitating a top coat for a smooth look.
Due to the high glitter content, removal may require extra effort. The reviewer prefers three coats for complete coverage and a vibrant white base.
Scarecrow: A Clear Base with Multicolored Glitter
Scarecrow features the same glitter mix as the original Candy Pillowcase (from the 2015 Halloween trio) but in a clear base. The glitter includes red, orange, yellow, black, and green bars, triangles, and hexagons of varying sizes.
It's best applied over a white base (like Rica Polish White Out) for optimal visibility and works well as a stamping polish. The chunky glitter creates a textured finish and will require a top coat and careful removal.
No Bones About It: Off-White Crowley with Black Hex Glitters
No Bones About It is an off-white, slightly yellowish Crowley with small and slightly larger black hex glitters. It's sheer on the first coat and builds up nicely with two or three coats, though three coats provide the most opaque look. Like other Crowleys, it dries textured and needs a top coat for smoothing.
Removal is more difficult than a regular polish due to the glitter. The reviewer prefers three coats for even coverage and to achieve the desired 'old weathered skeleton' look.
Decay: A Dirty Brownie Green with Gold Shimmer
Decay is described as a dirty brownie green with gold shimmer. It's compared to Singer Auto Salvage, but is noted as having a browner, less green tone, and lacking the fine holographic gold glitter present in Auto Salvage.
The gold shimmer isn’t a glitter, so it dries smoothly and is easy to remove. Three coats are recommended for optimal color depth and to avoid a dull finish; a top coat is recommended to enhance shine.
Maple: Bronze Metallic Flake Polish
Maple is a bronze metallic flake polish in an orange-red base. It is sheer on the first coat, and two to three coats are recommended for full coverage. The metallic flakes can leave a slightly sparkly mess around the cuticles. The reviewer notes it dries a bit dull and recommends a top coat for shine.
Mulled Wine: Deep Purple with Copper Shimmer
Mulled Wine is a deep purple with copper shimmer, which is slightly sheer in its jelly base. Three coats are preferred to achieve full opacity and deepen the color, enhancing the copper shimmer’s visibility. A top coat is recommended to restore shine.
Tombstone: Dark Navy Holographic Polish
Tombstone is a dark navy, almost black, holographic polish. Two coats are necessary for full coverage, revealing the blue holographic effect in certain lighting. It dries dull, so a top coat is recommended for shine.
Devil's Night: Black Jelly with Silver Flakes and Shimmer
Devil's Night is a black jelly base with holographic silver flakes and a coppery orange shimmer. It is slightly sheer on the first coat, but the flakes contribute to opacity. Two coats achieve full coverage and deepen the black base, allowing the shimmer to stand out. Because it dries dull, a top coat enhances shine.
Conclusion & Overall Impression
The Nine Zero Lacquer Fall/Halloween 2019 collection offers a diverse range of colors and finishes, from glittery Crowleys to shimmery metallics and jelly bases. While most polishes require two or three coats for full opacity, the results are generally worth the effort. The reviewer highlights Mulled Wine, Maple, and No Bones About It as particular favorites.
Many polishes benefit from a top coat to enhance shine and smoothness. The collection caters to different preferences and skill levels, with a good balance of easy-to-apply and more challenging glittery options. Overall, the collection is well-executed, offering a unique selection of shades and textures perfect for the autumn/Halloween season.