Matte manicure: new original ideas

Glitter polishes, of course, look great! But if you want to try something radically new, then do a matte manicure! It is completely devoid of any shine! But this does not make it less bright and popular among women!

How to make a matte manicure at home?

Matte finish is considered very fashionable today. Moreover, it is absolutely easy to create it on the nails! Learn a few application secrets and do it yourself!

Option 1. Manicure with matte varnish. Cosmetic companies offer to purchase ready-made varnish with a matte effect. It is very easy to use, the application technology is no different from the usual one. After drying, the coating acquires an excellent velvety matte finish. Choose any color: red, blue, yellow, pink. The black matte varnish is especially charming.

Consider one feature of the coverage! Matte lacquer takes a little longer to dry than glossy lacquer. Even if it seems to you that the surface is already completely dry, do not rush to get to work. It’s better to sit for another 15 minutes so that you don’t have to redo the manicure.

Option 2. Apply matte fixer. You probably have favorite colors, shiny varnishes were selected for outfits, for different occasions? Get a special matte top. With it, any coating can be deprived of shine. Thus, you can create different color schemes for everyday and holidays.

A manicure needs to be done this minute, but there is no time to run to the store? Try a homemade matte top. Mix potato starch and regular clear fixative in equal proportions. Apply the mixture to the glossy polish. After a few minutes, it will achieve the desired matte effect.

Do you like to do manicure with shellac or other gel polish? Then you probably know that in this case it is necessary to use a special top coat. Bright and rich shades of a durable product under a layer of matte top will have a completely different and interesting look!

Option 3. Make any polish matte yourself. It is very easy to give a matte effect to any varnish with the help of steam! How to do it?

• Boil ordinary water on fire.
• Paint your nails with your favorite polish, just don't wait for it to dry completely.
• Hold your nails over the steam. After a few seconds, they will become matte.
• Wait patiently until the coating dries completely!

Nails will get a noticeable matte effect! Of course, it will not be as velvety as in the case of ready-made varnish, but the result will please you anyway!

Option 4. Matte glossy manicure. Luxurious nail art with a similar combination is now enjoying incredible success! Patterns with glossy varnish on a matte surface look great! Especially if they are made in the same color! Moreover, a trendy matte manicure with a glossy pattern, such as in the photo, is not difficult to create!

Matte manicure ideas with glossy decor

• Matte French manicure. Favorite by many jacket will acquire a new variation! Cover the nail with a layer of shiny varnish. Carefully seal the smile line with special French stripes. Apply matte varnish to the free area. After drying, remove the strip! You will get a delightful matte manicure with a brilliant smile line! Similarly, you can make a glossy base and a matte tip of the nail. If desired, you can create a reverse jacket in the same way!

• Glitter patterns with scotch tape. Similarly, you can do other drawings on the nails. Cover the surface with a matte varnish. Glue strips of adhesive tape directly or diagonally onto dried nail plates, make horizontal or vertical lines, cut teeth on it, display a checkerboard, divide the nail exactly in half, come up with other options. Apply a glossy varnish over the coating. Wait for it to dry completely so as not to spoil the drawings. Get shiny patterns and lines on a matte surface! There are many different variations of a matte-gloss coating using adhesive tape. You can choose one of them or come up with your own. Feel free to experiment! After all, glossy drawings on a matte background are now in trend!

In order for the adhesive tape not to spoil the manicure and not to stick too much to the surface, stick it first to the skin, and only then to the nail.

• Glossy stamping drawings. On a matte background, you can print shiny patterns using a special stamp. The creation of drawings takes place in several stages:

1. applying a transparent base, two layers of a matte base;
2. choice of pattern, coating with a glossy varnish of the stencil;
3. transferring the pattern to the nails with a special stamp.

All the intricacies of applying stamping will have to be thoroughly studied to make the decor perfect!

• Dots or brush patterns. If you have artistic abilities - embody your fantasies with the help of a special manicure pen! Create simple zigzags, polka dots, geometric shapes. You can experiment with more complex patterns.

If desired, the matte finish can also be decorated with other small details. Decoration with rhinestones, sparkles, liquid stones, golden or silver patterns will make the manicure more expressive and bright. This option will be perfect for evening dresses on the days of solemn events.

Remember! On a matte surface, all the small irregularities and roughness of the nail plate will be visible! Therefore, before applying varnish, carefully polish your nails with a buff, file them carefully, take care of their perfect look!

But with a shiny coating, on the contrary, you can mask all the flaws of the plate.

And yet, women are not afraid of such a feature of matte varnish, because it looks unusually beautiful! Feel free to take on the creation of a manicure, admire the impeccable look of your nails and get ready to receive compliments!