Matte manicure definitely won the hearts of its fans. This is real luxury: ideally shaped matte nails in all the richness of color! But you can forget the classic ideas about a matte finish, because now it’s 2022. And completely new and sometimes unexpected combinations of matte finish and other elements of nail decoration and design are in fashion. We invite you to get acquainted with the most important matte manicure trends for 2022.
Matte nail coating: main features, advantages and disadvantages.
To begin with, it’s worth saying a few words about how a matte effect on nails is achieved, what are the features of a matte finish, what are its pros and cons. After all, it depends on how comfortable it will be for you to wear a matte manicure, and for what occasion you want to do it.
Features of matte manicure
A matte finish is typically a clear gel polish topcoat or clear polish that adds a matte finish to an already applied color base.
It's convenient: you can use any color of polish or gel polish and cover it with a transparent matte top coat. There are options for a matte top with textured inclusions: the effect of “velvet”, “sand” or “lint”. With such coatings you can create the most interesting design on the nail plate. The matte finish requires some nuances in its application. First of all, you need to align the nail plate well. After all, even the slightest irregularities and grooves become visible on a matte finish, which is not visible on a shiny gloss. And you also need to apply the base color to your nails, the color itself, and the top coat very carefully. The matte finish itself must be chosen very carefully, and you must trust professional products and cosmetic brands.
Matte manicure is great for any nail length and any shape. Today, the trend is medium length nails in oval and almond shapes. Square nails, especially long ones, are already a thing of the past. But the square shape looks great on short nails, besides, it is very convenient and practical. You can also try the “ballerina” shape: narrowed and almost oval, but with a straight sawn tip.
Advantages of matte manicure:
- “velvet” matte manicure allows you to show the color of polish or gel polish in all its depth and beauty, which is why the matte finish is especially loved by fans of the classic monochromatic design;
- matte manicure does not require any complexity in nail processing or application of coatings: everything is done in the same steps and in the same time as a regular manicure, unless you want to make some special design or decor;
- The matte finish is quite durable, even more durable than glossy, because it will not fade or scratch if done according to all the rules.
Disadvantages of matte manicure:
- requires initial alignment of the nail plate to hide all grooves, depressions or compactions of the nail;
- requires fairly precise application and great care, so it is best to get a matte manicure done in a salon by an experienced nail technician.
As you can see, there are much fewer disadvantages than advantages. And with the new matte manicure trends for 2022, you won’t be able to refuse it at all.
Which matte nail polish is better: review
Today you can find a lot of matte varnishes from famous cosmetic brands on sale. They all differ in price, quality and characteristics.
Avon / Avon “Matte effect”
With this product you can easily create a stylish and sophisticated manicure.
It is enough to apply the varnish in one layer. However, the manufacturer does not recommend using a base. Thanks to this technique, it will be possible to obtain an even and dense coating that dries quickly. The product is presented in different color options, which allows fashionistas to create many stylish compositions. To extend the life of your manicure, you can use a special top coat with a matte effect.
Divage Just Matt
This varnish has a fairly soft texture, which allows you to achieve a surprisingly impressive manicure with a matte finish.
With this product you can easily level the nail plate and get the perfect nail art in rich colors by applying just one layer of polish. The collection of this product is constantly updated with current shades. With their help, you can add variety to your look and look stylish and attractive every time. To enhance the effect and achieve quick drying, you can use a special coating.
El Corazon
This super-matte product is very popular among many fashionistas.
Since matte varnishes of this brand are very popular, the company is constantly expanding its range, adding interesting shades. The collection of varnishes includes interesting colors with a matte velvety texture, which are perfect for both long and short nails. In addition, they can be safely decorated with various rhinestones and stickers.
Gel polish Kodi / Kodi Professional
These super-resistant rubber-based compounds are a unique solution on the cosmetics market.
Due to the presence of rubber in the product, the coating has high elasticity and excellent density. Thanks to this, it is possible to avoid chipping and peeling. Using Kodi varnishes allows you to get bright nail art for 2-3 weeks. This brand has many interesting shades in its arsenal. This means that every fashionista will be able to choose the most successful option. In addition, gel polishes of this brand are easy to use and high quality.
Matte manicure: the most important trends 2022
If you carefully follow new products in the nail design industry, then you know that matte manicure has been in fashion for a long time. But if matte monochrome used to be valued, today mixing gloss and matte textures is at the peak of popularity, as well as adding new elements of decor and nail design. Here are the main trends in this direction for 2022.
How to make nail polish matte at home
To get an amazing velvet effect on your nails, you need to stock up on the following products:
- a kettle or any container in which you can heat water;
- nail polish remover;
- nail polish of the desired color or several different colors - it all depends on what kind of effect you want to get;
- cotton sponges or swabs.
To ensure an even application of the coating, you need to clean the nail plates and treat them with nail polish remover. In this case, the cream should not be applied - this will negatively affect the uniformity of the layer.
It is important to consider that a matte manicure attracts increased attention to the hands. Therefore, you should definitely treat your nails well, giving them a beautiful shape. Removing cuticles and hangnails is also important.
To perform a matte manicure, it will take about half an hour. To do this you need to do the following:
- Wait for the water to boil. It is very important to achieve complete steam formation.
- Cover the prepared nails with ordinary varnish of a suitable shade. It is very important to get the most dense and intense color possible. Therefore, the varnish should be applied in 2-3 layers, without making streaks or transitions.
- The nails should not dry out, so 10 seconds after applying and evenly distributing the product, they should be exposed to steam. Hands should be approximately 10-15 cm from the steam source, otherwise there is a risk of getting burned.
- Keep your nails over the steam for about one and a half minutes.
- After this, the plates should not be blotted - they should dry naturally. As the water dries, the desired effect will be visible.
- After achieving the desired result, you can proceed to decorating the nail plate.
Matte manicure with glossy pattern
This is an excellent option for mixing gloss and matte textures, which we mentioned above.
A design can be painted on a matte background using glossy varnish. Or vice versa, the outlines of matte figures appear on the gloss. What you choose for the background is your decision. You can also cover only a few nails with a matte top, leaving the rest glossy. Also an excellent option is a matte-glossy French manicure, when the “smile” on the nail, which is usually done in white, will be glossy, and the nail plate itself will be matte. Or, again, vice versa. This approach will allow you not to favor only a matte finish; it will look new, unusual and very original.
Ways to transform varnish from glossy to matte
It is possible to create a matte effect on your nails at home without special varnish. There are several ways that you can use yourself:
Top coat with matte effect
- The simplest and most effective is to apply a top matte finish to the finished manicure . When applied to a glossy varnish, the surface of the nail will become matte.
- Hold your nails with a freshly applied manicure over the steam , literally after a few seconds you can remove them. But there is one drawback - this effect will not last long.
- Prepare your nails for manicure, apply a base, base polish, then mix potato starch and manicure fixing agent and cover your nails with it.
Matte manicure with glitter and sparkle
Here's another win-win option for both the holidays and every day. It's simple: mix a matte finish with shiny glitters. You can do the same as in the case of gloss: cover several nails with matte, and cover one or two completely with glitter. You can draw designs on the matte surface with silver, gold or colored glitter. You can do the same in French. Do you want everything at once? Then combine matte and glossy finishes on one color, and add glitter to it!
When to use matte wood varnish
Wood varnish, including matte, creates a coating on painted surfaces that is significantly hard and impenetrable. Thus, it protects wooden bases from scratches and other mechanical damage, as well as from water or stains - a layer of matte wood varnish prevents dirt from being absorbed.
You can also choose a wood varnish on the outside to create a protective layer also on garden architecture elements.
Matte manicure with stones and rhinestones
Rhinestones cannot let go of the beautiful half of humanity.
This is not surprising, because a girl's best friend is diamonds. And even if not pure diamonds, then why not rhinestones on nails? At the same time, sparkling stones look much more impressive on a matte finish rather than on a glossy one. After all, on shiny nails they will get lost and shine less brightly. Choose a rich color as a matte background coating and complement it with white, colored (in tone or in contrast to the background) or iridescent stones with all the colors of the rainbow.
Matte nails with rubbing
Do you remember what manicure rub is (some call it “grout” or simply “powder”)?
This is a special tiny powder, powder that is applied to nails coated with varnish or gel polish, literally “rubbed” into the plate. The rub adds a special shimmer to your nails; it can be holographic, mother-of-pearl (like pearls or shells) or mirrored (like foil and metal). There are other options, but these are the most popular. So, the rubbing, as a rule, is covered with a glossy coating on top in order to shine to the maximum. But have you ever tried to apply a matte coating on top of the rub? She can play completely differently! It's worth trying on some colors, and it's best to use bright ones and not too dark ones. Don't forget that here, as in the case of gloss, you can combine a rub with a glossy finish and a matte finish on several nails.
Matte French manicure
French will always be in fashion.
Probably, there has never been a season when the French jacket was not relevant. After all, this is a real classic and maximum naturalness. But in addition to the traditional glossy coating of a French jacket, you can safely use a matte top coat. This way the French jacket will be endowed with a special chic and will look completely new. Do not forget to draw a “smile” at the tip of the nail plate especially carefully and evenly, since the matte top reveals all the imperfections and makes them more visible.
Remember that in 2022, what is in fashion is not the classic French jacket with a wide smile, but with a very thin, sophisticated stripe at the tip of the nail. In this case, it does not matter at all how long the nail itself will be. It is also recommended to take an opaque background for the French manicure, especially if you plan to cover your nails with a matte finish. We also advise you to pay attention to the beautiful variations of colored jackets with different combinations of shades, especially pastel colors for spring and brighter and richer ones for summer.
Matte moon manicure
Almost the same as with French: lunar manicure will be relevant almost always and everywhere.
It will suit any image and any situation. It is only important to choose the right background color for a lunar manicure. As a rule, it is bright and saturated, because nude will simply be “invisible” if the hole is not painted over. Red and black moon manicure is considered a classic. This year, muted blue, dark green, warm orange, turquoise, burgundy and pink are also in fashion. It is recommended to apply all these shades to the nail plate, leaving the base of the nail, the hole, unpainted. And, of course, cover it with a matte top - then the deep color of the background will sparkle in a new way. You can also paint your nail one color and cover it with a matte topcoat, and paint the hole itself with a different color, or several. A great option for a holiday or a weekend, or just to lift your spirits: make the hole with sparkles and glitter, or foil elements - it will turn out even more beautiful and festive.
Author: Tatyana Maltseva
