Features of matte shellac
In order to understand what matte gel polish , let's briefly look at the basic procedure for applying gel polish to nails. The standard diagram looks like this.
Preparing the nail for applying the first layer of the system - degreasing and treating with a primer, which improves the adhesion of the material to the nail plate; then applying the base layer, drying in a lamp (it is important to remember that gel polish does not dry in air, only in a UV or hybrid lamp!); directly applying colored gel polish in several layers to obtain the desired pigmentation and density of the coating, and at the end - applying the final coating - top .
A regular topcoat for gel polish gives a lasting glossy shine for several weeks and protects the coating from minor damage.
The idea of a matte manicure is the absence of shine on the nail plate; the coating with this design option is truly matte and velvety. Matte manicure is more durable, but has one unpleasant feature - on light shades of gel polish, the matte coating quickly gets dirty.
Even at the first experience of wearing such a design, a girl may be surprised by the rough surface of the nail; this is not familiar to everyone and sometimes causes a certain psychological discomfort.
In general, matte Shellac rightfully holds one of the leading positions among nail designs. This manicure looks expensive, looks great with dark shades of varnish, is suitable for office workers, and at the same time remains in trend for a long time. If you have never tried this manicure before, we are sure that after the first experience you will truly love it.
Matte manicure ideas 2022
Any manicure can be made matte - it will turn out fashionable and fresh. But if you want to be the most fashionable this season, pay attention to the following solutions:
- A game of contrasts. Matte nails always look impressive, but especially when they are accompanied by something glossy or shiny. You can use foil elements, add sparkles, glitter, shade with geometry and varnish with a metallic sheen. Or you can leave a couple of nails matte, and make the rest glossy and stained glass.
- Total tenderness. It seems that matte manicure was created specifically for “tenderness” in all types and forms, we are talking about shades or designs. You don’t have to limit yourself to one color - take several at once, experiment, build gradients or fancy shapes. If you have never studied at an art school, painting a picture on your thumb, of course, will not work. But this is not necessary - abstractionism can also look decent.
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- Like yours, but better. Matte also works great if you need to leave your nails bare but still want them to look flawless. Decided to add a couple of shiny “drops”? No problem. He might also try to rely not on color or decor, but on an interesting texture. In any case, it all depends only on your imagination + on how inclined you are to complications.
- Fantasies on the topic. Naive art is trending not only on the catwalks, but also in manicure. As if the elements were drawn by a child’s hand, they look interesting and decorate any look, even if it is a formal business suit or a floor-length evening dress. Don’t miss the opportunity to “be silly,” especially if you’ve always wanted to try “something different” on your nails.
How to do matte nails
Just as matte skin needs a foundation with the right effect, so matte nails need a special product. At the same time, if you really need it, but don’t have one at hand, you can get by with some home appliances. But let's talk about everything in order.
Matte top
For fans of the “just as long as it doesn’t shine” coating style, there are a great variety of bottles and vials on the market. You just come to the store, find a top coating that is suitable for the price with the inscription matte - and go to the checkout. Are there any rules here? In general, no, but if you are used to following instructions, keep this in mind:
- If you only use one brand of nail polish, it makes sense to buy the same top coat. Simply because the composition of the products is usually balanced, so its use will not harm the durability of your manicure. And, perhaps, it will even help the varnish stick better.
- If you have very sensitive skin, often experience allergic reactions, or you simply want to avoid toxicity in everything, pay attention to the formula of the product. It is important that the composition does not contain three particularly dangerous components: toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalates (DBP).
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Buff
If you do your own manicure, you probably have a nice soft nail file to smooth out your nail plate before applying polish. It turns out that it can also be used to create matte nails. Of course, the result will not be as “correct” as with the top, but it will work. The only thing is that it only looks good with light polishes, plus don’t move the nail file too aggressively so as not to rip off the coating.
Available means
You can also use “grandmother’s” products to matte your nails. For example, hold your hands over the steam (just be careful!) for a few seconds while the varnish is still setting. Or let it dry about 50 percent (you'll have to guess) and then rub the nail with flour or cornstarch. But we would advise you to just buy a top - this way you will save both time and nerves if something does not go according to plan.
