Matte manicure is a distinctive feature of the French style. This manicure is ideal for going out and for everyday office life. Matte finish is always good taste and sophisticated style. But to create it you need to have on hand anti-gloss or matte gel polish, acrylic, which after drying will acquire a rich color without reflection. How to make a matte manicure at home if you don’t have a treasured bottle of gel polish on hand, let’s look at 3 popular methods.
Using a matte topcoat
The easiest way to create a matte manicure is to use a top coat that removes the gloss. If you use this finish, then any shiny gel polish, even from the Galaxy “Cat Eye” series, will look restrained and stylish.
- We process the nail.
- Apply the base.
- We use any gel polish.
- Dry in a PED lamp.
- Apply matte top.
- We enjoy the result.
Instead of a base, you can use oil-free nail polish remover or antiseptic hand gel. The main task of the base coat is to degrease the nail plate.
Gel polish must be applied in two layers. It is better if for a matte manicure you choose a varnish with a regular finish. This color will be natural, unlike pearlescent metallic or glitter.
After you dry your nails in the lamp, look carefully at the gel coating; the matte top will not hide, but rather highlight all the imperfections of the form. Therefore, if the surface has any unevenness, apply another layer of gel polish, then a matte topcoat in one layer.
Colors and texture
The theme of the tint palette for manicure done in a matte effect is inextricably linked with the trends of the current season.
The most popular tones of matte varnishes are:
- cream – beige/sand/ochre;
- pink - includes not only light and dark shades of pink, but also raspberry, coral, fuchsia and salmon shades;
They are considered an excellent base for the further implementation of many popular techniques, ranging from ombre and geometry to a combination of French with pictures, rhinestones, glitter and foil elements.
A monochromatic manicure in a matte color looks very beautiful and non-trivial, but drawings can make it even more impressive. Of course, specialists with nail painting skills can easily cope with applying decorative patterns, but for those who have not “trained” their hands, special stencils and interesting stickers have been created. They help create a unique nail design that evokes the most enthusiastic reviews from friends and colleagues.
Among the basic trends, origami-style design is especially popular. These are geometric designs, patterns, imitation animal skins, simple polka dots, mesh or openwork, made in contrasting shades.
A French manicure always looks win-win; it is especially popular as a wedding design. This type of coating has been consistently popular for several decades, and not only its classic version is widespread, but also all kinds of tint interpretations.
In practice, there are quite a few ways to design a matte French jacket. It looks great as a combination of a pastel base with a light smile line, but in recent years the combination of a matte base and a glossy “smile” has been increasingly used. In this case, as a rule, preference is given to dark tones - black, blue, cherry, lilac and dark burgundy.
The gradient looks very stylish on nails. Traditionally it is made glossy, but in a matte finish it is much brighter and more unusual. It is better to design ombre from a lighter tone to a darker one. On elongated nails this coating option will look very elegant and expensive.
The matte background is often set off with a metallic tape, which looks quite impressive for highlighting a hole or creating an abstract geometric pattern.
For romantic girls, a light nail coating with shimmery tips is suitable.
Nail industry experts also recommend using acrylic powder. In order to make such a coating, you need to carry out a set of standard manipulations: apply the base, then the color, and then the top. You don’t need to dry it right away, but cover it with manicure powder, and only then place your fingers in the manicure lamp. When the top dries, you should carefully sweep away the remaining powder with a special brush.
Matte dust is used in the same way. The stages of their application are almost identical, the only difference is that the dust must be applied to an already dry topcoat, or, more precisely, to a sticky coating. In this case, the manicure is not durable and fades quite quickly.
Lunar coverage has been unrivaled for many years. Matte black color applied to the holes of the nail plates looks especially stylish.
A manicure in matte colors can be just as variable as a glossy one. This option is optimal if you are bored with traditional classics and want to diversify your appearance. Fortunately, quite a lot of decorative methods have been invented in recent years and any girl can always choose the best option for decorating her nail plates.
How to make a matte manicure at home
And now we’ll tell you how to make a stylish matte manicure if you don’t have either a treasured bottle of matte polish or a matte top coat. We will need products that belong on the kitchen shelf, but not on the cosmetic table. What you will need:
- flour or loose powder;
- sieve;
- base coat;
- a bowl of water;
- very soft brush, donate from a cosmetic kit;
- any gel polish.
This method removes gloss equally well from both acrylic and gel polish. But if acrylic dries on its own, then gel polish will require final drying in a lamp.
- Sift the flour, it should be like powder.
- Apply base and color coat.
- Put some flour on your brush and rub it over your nail. The flour should stick so that no marks from the brush remain on the surface of the nail; it should be as soft as possible.
- Shake the flour off your finger, dip your finger in the water; if there is any flour left on the nail, carefully remove the lumps with a brush.
- Dry your manicure.
Matte manicure using steam
You can remove gloss from gel polish using steam. You will need to boil a saucepan of water and place it near you. Apply base and color coat to the nail and dry. Until the gel polish is completely dry, hold your nail over the steam for a few seconds, turning your finger so that the steam works not only the central, but also the side parts of the nail. Ready!
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Matte nails are fashionable and beautiful
Velvet nails have become a real revolution in the beauty industry. The original manicure looks incredibly feminine and gentle. It looks equally impressive on nails of any length.
The popularity of velvet design with matte gel polish is explained by a number of advantages:
- Suitable for any look. Velvet covering will be appropriate in any situation. In addition, it goes well with any wardrobe items.
- Space for self-expression. The structure of matte gel polish allows you to create a variety of designs: stripes, monograms, etc. They do not spread and retain their shape perfectly.
- Durability. On average, velvet manicure lasts three weeks.
- Nails are pleasant to the touch.
- For design you can use a varied color palette.
- Velvet manicure always remains at the peak of popularity.
- Resistance to external influences. Compliance with all stages of technology gives the coating high resistance to mechanical damage.
- Simplicity of the procedure. You can do a velvet manicure yourself at home.
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The original structure of the coating allows you to create patterns even without the use of professional tools. For example, you can apply a drawing using a regular gel pen or felt-tip pen.
How to make matte gel polish yourself
If you have firmly decided that you no longer want to see this bottle of glossy varnish on your shelf, but would like to have exactly the same one, but matte... then this method is just for you. You will need:
- half a bottle of gel polish;
- matte monoshadows;
- toothpick;
- paper.
You will need to pour matte shadows onto paper, knead them well and pour them into the bottle. Form a funnel with the paper and push the shadows into the mouth with a toothpick. Shake the bottle well. Your glossy gel polish has turned matte. In order not to make a mistake with the color and not get an unpredictable shade, choose shadows that match the color of the varnish; in extreme cases, use white ones.
Alternative options
Methods are discussed on how to make gel polish matte using additional tools.
- Grinding. A non-standard method that requires skills. Gel polish is applied using the usual method. Then the shiny coating is sanded in the desired place. The top is not touched. An abrasive of about 300 grit is suitable for work. To avoid damaging the top, it can be laid in 2 layers.
- Acrylic Powder. Apply gel polish, and then a top coat that does not need to dry. Acrylic powder is sprinkled on it. It is advisable to fan the nails with powder. After which the marigolds are dried under a UV lamp. Excess powder can be brushed off - it will not stick in any way.
- Matte dust. It will have to be purchased additionally. The method is similar to applying acrylic powder, only matte dust is applied with a brush directly to the top coat; you don’t even need to use gel polish. After applying the matte dust, the nails are dried under a UV lamp.
How to make the coating durable
Matte manicure does not like the use of topcoat; it is the topcoat that makes the varnish even more glossy, and oils in the composition of the degreaser and cuticle product. Therefore, if you do not use a top coat to prevent your manicure from cracking after a few days, remember these simple rules.
- The best option is to use a matte topcoat.
- If there is no topcoat, then apply gel polish in three layers, each layer should be evenly dried.
- When treating your nails, do not use cuticle or skin products containing oils.
Matte manicure for short nails
Those who like the nude style continue to celebrate their victory. Everything natural and natural that was relevant this year will retain its position in the coming year. In manicure, this concerns not only the color, but also the shape and length of the nails. Short or medium nails of a natural shape will withstand any color with dignity, especially if we are talking about a matte manicure. And they are easier to care for.
Even the brightest shades, including red, will not look provocative on short nails, especially in a matte form. The best option for this length is a single-color coating, especially if we are talking about a simple everyday or business manicure. But it is not forbidden to enliven it with simple patterns, pictures, and if there is a party ahead, then with rhinestones, but in moderation.
The 3D effect, without which it is no longer possible to imagine the advanced achievements of the nail industry, can now be easily implemented in a small area. The voluminous design of short nails, enhanced by matte finish, will add a slight piquancy to the manicure.
Starch treatment
Starch will help quickly give a matte effect to any varnish. If you have a packet of corn or potato starch left in your kitchen supplies, you can use this product to remove the glossy shine from the varnish structure.
To make varnish matte using starch, you will need:
starch; base coat; nail polish.
This “starch manicure” is done in several stages.:
- Polish your nail plates, correct their shape with a nail file, clean with nail polish remover and remove excess cuticles.
- Apply base coat and let nails dry.
- Take a small piece of food foil. Pour a little starch onto the surface and pour a few drops of your regular varnish.
- Using a toothpick, mix the varnish with a small amount of starch. Achieve a uniform texture - the varnish should not have lumps, stir the two ingredients until completely homogeneous.
- Apply the varnish in the usual way. When it dries, it will not shine or shimmer with gloss.
Advice. The varnish, when mixed with starch, becomes thicker. It should not be too dense, otherwise you will not be able to accurately apply it to the entire surface of the nail. Mix the varnish with starch as quickly as possible. If you hesitate, the polish will dry quickly and you will not have time to distribute it evenly on your nails.
Matte French
Every season, designers and nail technicians offer women new nail designs. In recent years, matte French manicure has held the palm. To create something like this, you will need a special coating that gives your nails that same matte effect.
In this case, a matte manicure is presented in two colors: black and turquoise. To repeat it, use a thin brush and paper strips for a french coat. After gluing the strip onto the dried soft pink coating, use a thin brush to paint half of the tip first with turquoise and then with black varnish. Then dry under the lamp and, after covering with a matte top, dry again under the lamp.
