Matte manicure

Any image of a woman will not be complete without the right manicure. Hands should always and in any conditions look well-groomed and beautiful. That is why women pay so much attention to their nails, grow, varnish and care for the skin around.

In 2016, the world was struck by a new trend in manicure art - matte nails. To this day, this direction remains in vogue.

What it is?

Matte nail polish came into fashion in 2016 and remains one of the leading trends in nail design in the 2017/18 season. This design option can make the image more rigorous. Paired with sparkly accessories or sophisticated pieces, it can add a touch of femininity and sophistication. An excellent option is a different combination of a matte finish with glossy details.

Stylists consider it optimal to use matte varnish along with the same texture of lipstick. This will give completeness to the whole image.

For a discreet and sophisticated manicure, you can use black, beige or grape-colored varnish. Mint, pink and scarlet shades will make the image bright and memorable.

The main thing to remember when creating a velvet manicure is that the fingers should be well-groomed and the nails treated.

At the same time, you can create such a coating both with a specialist and independently at home.

Matte polishes, including gel polishes, are less durable than their shiny counterparts. Therefore, in order for the manicure to last longer, you need to treat them carefully. In particular, doing housework, washing or washing dishes must be done with gloves.

Features and Benefits

The top coat for gel polish may have a different texture, but they all differ in velvety and pleasant texture. In addition, the smallest grains of sand or pile can be added to the composition of the product, due to the content of such components, the nail eventually becomes as if soft.

A feature of the use of matte varnishes is the need for careful alignment of the surface of the nail. Unlike shiny varnish products, a velvet finish gives out any imperfections and irregularities in the nail plate that are not noticeable in the presence of shine. Be sure to shake the bottle before applying the top to evenly distribute the particles of its composition.

If you used a matte finish after applying regular color gel, it can easily be covered with a glossy finish. In this case, the nail will turn out shiny. In the same way, you can remove a shiny transparent varnish and get a matte finish again.

With the help of matte tops for varnish, you can create a delicate and weightless look. Beige, gray or black tones will look great. In addition, a velvety manicure can be mysterious and intriguing. It is enough to use red, blue or wine varnish. This design can complement any outfit and be a great solution for everyday and festive use.

The layout of a matte finish with a glossy one, the use of various accessories, sparkles, tints, and the application of prints of various complexity also look favorably.

Varieties

In order to become a happy owner of matte nails, you can use a special coating that creates the desired effect on top of ordinary varnish. Or you can opt for an initially matte product, a large assortment of which is available in every cosmetic store. Users note that such products may take longer to dry than conventional glossy counterparts, but it's worth it. When choosing a finish, the negative point is the additional purchase of another bottle. However, it can be used to transform any of the varnishes available at home into a matte finish.

You can get a coating of increased durability by contacting a nail service salon. Thanks to the abundance of modern cosmetic products, any master will be able to do a manicure using this technique. The use of gel polishes significantly increases the service life of a manicure. However, it should still be treated with care, as it is prone to chipping and abrasion. It is better to do housework or gardening with gloves that can protect your hands.

When choosing a design, you can stop at one of the options proposed by nail art masters.

• Monochromatic. Such a standard option will perfectly complement any image. Goes great with any outfit. Can be used for everyday use, going to the cinema, theater or cafe. This laconic and stylish detail will make the image sophisticated. Can give newness and brightness, if you use, for example, yellow. A gentle and non-standard look can be obtained using mint or peach varnish. A bright tone can become a defiant accent or accompany some detail of your image.
• Gentle ombre overflows loved by a lot of women. This trend has not bypassed the matte finish. A beautiful gradient on a soft varnish will look very elegant and sophisticated. Best of all, this option will look on long nails.
• Decoration with rhinestones or sequins will be an excellent choice for a festive manicure. Matte will look elegant and restrained. If desired, you can dilute the laconic color with shiny elements. This will help add luxury and radiance to the whole image. Such an addition will fit a cocktail dress or a long and elegant one, it all depends on your choice.

• Matte jacket with lacquer tips - a real challenge to fashion trends. The classic jacket, which has a light matte nail tip, still remains in service. But this option with the ends coated with varnish of the same color, but glossy, creates a stunning non-trivial effect. For a change, you can use any drawings, or small rhinestones. At the same time, the color of the coating can be both dark and bright, it will still look spectacular.
• For those who are bored with the classics for a long time or for those who prefer non-standard solutions matte finishes can be combined with complex pattern combinations. It can be combinations with gloss, sparkles, floral or geometric shapes. All this will skillfully help to assemble an experienced nail master into a single picture.
• Lunar manicure has long become a classic, almost like a jacket. Old tried and tested solutions feel great in the new version. You can cover the nail hole with gloss or use sparkles, anyway, this design will look lively and interesting.
• Manicure imitating chrysoberyl reflected in the stone the strip of light is called "cat's eye". Both the mineral itself and a pattern similar to it have in the middle, as if a narrowed vertical cat's pupil. By itself, such nail art is very popular, it can repeat any of the colors of natural stone: green, blue, red, purple, brown or gray, black or beige, gold. The combination of glossy and velvety "cat's eye" looks even newer, allows you to fully reveal the potential of the master and your taste.

Summer 2017 dictates new rules to us in the design of marigolds. When choosing a length, stylists adhere to naturalness, choose short options with a protruding tip no more than two millimeters from the fingertips. A neat, well-groomed form is in fashion. Round natural nails of natural length can emphasize femininity. The oval suits almost all women, it looks sophisticated, while being comfortable to wear. The shape of the almond attracts with the charm of the East.

Fashionable shades of this period: delicate pastels, such as cream or sand, peach and pale pink, imitating metal, bright red, blue or purple tones.

A combination of a matte finish with geometric shapes, as well as straight lines directed in different directions, will look good. Relevant in nail art and flowers, so attracting feminine natures. A rainbow and multi-colored motifs can revive and give bright colors to any day.

How to choose funds?

The cosmetic industry produces a lot of matte nail products so that every girl can find an option just for herself.

Among the funds you can find a matte varnish. In any cosmetic store there is a huge selection of just such products. Particularly relevant is a nude shade that matches the skin color and the natural tone of the nails, delicate pastel options, such as beige, peach, sand or cream, metallic or bright colors. With the help of special products, you can make a velvet manicure in the style of ombre, cat's eye, french.

If you already have an impressive collection of glossy options at home, it makes no sense to buy matte counterparts. You can use a special top that can turn any shiny varnish into a velvety one.

For special durability, you can resort to the help of a nail master and make a matte gel manicure or use Shellac. Such a coating can last on nails from two to four weeks with proper care. Thanks to the variety of products and craftsmanship, a specialist can create a work of art on your nails.

In order to create a beautiful matte manicure at home, you can use varnishes from the following manufacturers.

1. Funds from the well-known brand Avon for this purpose are called "Matte Effect". Differ in rich assortment. Using it is quite simple. It is only necessary to apply one layer of the composition, without using the base and wait until it dries well. In order to make the coating more resistant, the manufacturer suggests using a special top coat with the same matting effect.
2. Divage brand presents Just Matt cosmetics. The soft consistency levels the surface of the nail plate, creating a perfect coating. The assortment has a large number of bright and saturated shades, which are constantly updated with new products that correspond to the latest fashion trends.
3. El Corazon products are extremely popular with fashionistas. They have interesting colors and a constantly expanding assortment by the company's specialists. Perfectly combined with sequins, rhinestones and patterns.
4. Products from Kodi are distinguished by their quality and special composition. Their advantage lies in the content of rubber among the ingredients. This substance is able to make the coating elastic and dense, which prevents the varnish from chipping and peeling off. Perfectly withstands wear for two or three weeks. It has a sufficient number of shades and proven quality.

How to apply correctly?

Doing a matte manicure at home is not so difficult. There are several ways to achieve a velvety effect.

• The easiest option- buy a matte varnish in a cosmetic store. The assortment on the supermarket shelves is amazing, so for any occasion you can find the right product. Using this product is quite simple. It is enough just to apply a layer on the prepared nail plate and wait for it to dry. Get ready for the fact that such a varnish can dry a little longer than usual. Or use special chemicals to dry it.
• Mattifying top will be an excellent option for those who have a rich palette of glossy varnishes. There are formulations suitable for use on conventional and gel coating. When applied, they instantly create a velvety effect on the surface of the nail. Such a coating can transform any shiny product, even your favorite color.
• The last method can be used by every hostess at absolutely no cost to the budget. All you need is a pot of boiling water. Nails need to be prepared as usual for manicure, align the nail plate. The usual varnish that you have chosen to use must be applied to the nails in several layers, achieving an even and dense coating without streaks and gaps. In the meantime, water should boil on the stove, forming thick steam.

Immediately after the nails have been varnished, they must be put under steam. The varnish should not have time to dry, so you need to do this in literally ten seconds. Keep your hands at least ten to fifteen centimeters away from water so as not to burn your skin. Continue exposure to steam for at least one and a half minutes. Then, without blotting, you need to let the coating dry. After the water has evaporated, a velvety effect on the nail plate will become noticeable.

This effect is especially noticeable on varnishes of dark shades.

After drying, you can additionally decorate the nail according to your desire.

Remember that to create a beautiful velvety manicure, nails need to be carefully prepared. The surface must be leveled and polished. Unlike glossy counterparts, such products emphasize any roughness and problem areas. Stylists note that the satin finish looks especially advantageous on nails of short and medium length.

Design Ideas

Fashion trends of modern manicure are dictated by practicality and naturalness. Stylists recommend giving preference to the natural shape of nails and medium or short length. Oval, rounded and almond-shaped nails are suitable for almost all young ladies, emphasizing the elegance of the fingers.

Combinations of matte and glossy finishes, floral patterns, geometric shapes and clear lines are in fashion. New items regularly appear at nail masters and come to the masses.