Matte manicure is an excellent alternative to a glossy finish. The matte texture makes the design more laconic and noble. The manicure looks less rich and bright, which allows you to use bright and catchy shades.
Matte manicure looks great even in a single color, but the velvety surface looks especially attractive in combination with French and lunar designs. We invite you to get acquainted with the TOP 8 stylish ideas for matte French nail design, which will become your faithful companions in creating a stylish and attractive look.
#1 Matte French with glossy
When combining matte and glossy French, a voluminous effect is obtained. Visually, the manicure looks dynamic and interesting, even if done in pastel colors. If you prefer laconic and discreet nail art, then be sure to paint your nails with a matte and glossy finish.
Complement your manicure with silver or gold glitter, gradient, sliders with florists
Important
To avoid burns, your hands must be kept at least 20 cm above the water.
Next, the varnish should dry completely. However, this method also has a drawback. Steam can negatively affect the durability of the varnish.
A separate manicure coat can transform any glossy shade into a matte finish. The price of such a product is relatively small, but its effectiveness is great.
Many people also use cornstarch. You need to mix regular gloss and a pinch of cornstarch, then apply the resulting mixture to your nails. It is worth considering that the selected shade will be lighter. Therefore, with this method it is worth experimenting with old varnish and then the starch is poured directly into the bottle.
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Some craftsmen practice using a grinder with an abrasive of 180-220, but this requires experience. Initially, nails are painted in the standard way, and then the nail plate is polished. It is the shimmer of the polish that needs to be removed, but not the top coat itself, so the top coat should be applied in 2 layers.
When using the method with acrylic powder with a velvet effect, you need to apply varnish to your nails, then spray acrylic powder onto the still “damp” top base (it’s better to use a fan brush for this). Then the nails are dried in a lamp and at the end the excess powder is simply removed.
The method of using matte dust is also considered easy. A base coat is applied to the nails and dried in a lamp. Then apply a layer of topcoat and dry again in a lamp. At the very end, matte dust is applied to the nails with a brush and finally dried. With this method there is no need to paint your nails with colored varnish.
Despite the many life hacks, the most optimal would be to buy a matte varnish. You can find varnish either in city stores or check out the assortment of online stores, where there is a wider selection and there is definitely no problem with searching.
#2 Black matte French: the noble charm of dark shades
Not many girls dare to create a black nail design on their nails. For a long time, black manicure was forgotten; it was considered too provocative and pretentious. Today the situation has changed radically: black nail design has become a symbol of nobility and prosperity.
If you want to show all the beauty of a black French jacket, then do not add other shades to the design. A plain black French jacket looks great and without unnecessary “tinsel”. The only effective addition can be rhinestones or broths.
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#3 Red matte French: spectacular bright nail design
As mentioned above, the matte texture visually calms even the brightest shades. Red is one of those colors that looks spectacular on nails of any length. You can experiment with red matte gel polish, which, by the way, is not recommended with black. For example:
- design with negative space and geometric elements
- combine red with black, gold, white
- combine red matte gel polish with glossy
For a matte jacket, you can use any shades of red: raspberry, scarlet, cherry, burgundy, pink and others. Matte French will look great with all these tones. In the photo selection at the end of the review you can find dozens of interesting ideas with a red jacket.
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The main idea of gray manicure 2022 is naturalness and naturalness, so you shouldn’t overload your nails with dark tones and a lot of decorations, but it’s better to pay attention to a delicate palette.
#4 White matte French: delicate and noble nail art
This is where you can really enjoy soft and delicate nail art. White matte French is charm and nobility itself. White gel polish is most often used to highlight the edge of the nail plate, the so-called “smile” of the jacket. As the main color you can use:
- pink
- cream
- transparent
- silver and others
Many girls still prefer to complement the white jacket with light, dusty shades. This combination produces very delicate and soft nail art that fits perfectly not only into everyday, but also into wedding looks.
Drawings, patterns and ornaments
The matte finish is like an artist's canvas, on which any design will look individual. Here you really need to choose according to your taste.
The range of designs, ornaments and patterns is inexhaustible:
Color block. Creative and casual design. A variety of geometric shapes will give you the opportunity to dream up. The most common combination of squares and rectangles. Possible options: in the form of a chessboard, a multi-colored Rubik's cube. But advice: do not make too many figures on one nail, it looks clumsy.
Triangles are also in fashion. The simplest matte design with a triangle - the base of which is the edge of the nail. But there is no limit to experiments. Triangles smoothly flow into rhombuses, abstraction, “teeth”. All this beauty can combine both two colors and many of them, intertwining the glossless and glossy textures of different shellacs.
A manicure consisting of various patchwork patches will leave the impression of you as an interesting person.
Abstract figures, as if floating in a wide space - such a manicure will always be unique.
Multi-colored wide stripes are also a unique color block. For example, matte stripes applied to a glossy surface.
Arcs are a semicircle, an oval, a circle. An example with arcs is a moon jacket.
Lunar. The nail hole in this design is like a decoration. Lunar manicure is an unsurpassed classic, but this does not mean that it should be boring. Here you can play with the shape of the hole: it is not necessary to follow the contour of the native base of the nail plate. For example, triangular and thin arched holes are becoming increasingly popular. Especially if you highlight them with gloss on a matte base. Pay attention to the location of the hole; it does not have to be in the same place.
Also, fashion today dictates a new type of lunar manicure - a frame. When a thin line of a contrasting color is outlined around the perimeter of the nail plate, this is a stylish option.
Ombre. This nail art also belongs to the design classics. But still, matte ombre will not go out of fashion for a very long time. For a glare-free manicure with a gradient, experts recommend choosing dark shades, from light to dark and only two. For example, from light gray to dark gray or black. In addition, the gradient can change both from finger to finger and on one nail.
French. Today, classics can in no way be ordinary, especially when performed in the absence of brilliance. The usual French manicure can be diluted with different tones. And in combination with a glossy free edge of the nail, the French will be non-trivial. You just need to take into account that light colors are suitable for everyday nail art, and darker ones, as in the photo below, for holidays and parties.
Rhinestones and decorations. If you still want shine. The matte finish can be slightly decorated with rhinestones, beads, multi-colored stones or microbeads. But in order not to overuse jewelry and not lose the romance, you need to accentuate one or two fingers. You can also decorate your nails with sculpting of various shapes (flowers, animals, etc.). This maneuver will give you charm.
Combined. This nail design involves combining several techniques. And matte is no exception. For example, you can use a lunar design with the “negative space” technique.
Or quite often combined lunar manicure techniques with a matte French manicure will look even more ideal. And if you add to this tandem a “bare” hole in the “negative space” style, then the originality of this design will help you stand out from the crowd.
Another option is to combine the ombre technique with geometric shapes. It won't be dry and interesting. You will get a unique gradient on a geometric shape.
It will also be interesting if you combine the “color block” and “negative space” techniques. Imitation of a thread pattern (knitted technique) using acrylic powder on a matte background makes the pattern a realistic extension of the sweater.
Nail art designs (wet flowers, twigs, openwork, ornate Gzhel, Indian, knitted patterns, dots, stamping, geometric, etc.).
Nail designs must be selected individually, or depending on the time of year. If it is winter, then these can be snowy, knitted ornaments. Summer – twigs, flowers. Autumn – openwork, mehendi, colors of spring foliage. Spring means bright “dots” drawings. When applying drawings, they can be highlighted with gloss or transparent varnish, on a matte texture - this will look unusual. 3D drawings will become popular. Geometric patterns (straight, curved, zigzag) are stylish minimalism.
Marble design. In our design, the lack of shine makes it more original. You can also use variations: using glossy and matte varnish to imitate marble and stone.
A manicure in the “cat eye” style is a not yet hackneyed nail art that looks very impressive in any color.
"Negative space" or "free space". The principle of “negative space” is naturalness, and matteness will only complement it.
“Sand” manicure in combination with matte is a fashion trend. These can be stripes on a sandy background, or a sand starfish on such a surface. You can also highlight one or two fingers with sand polish. The only limitation is your imagination.
Origami drawing. This design requires hand painting and this is its beauty. Straight and broken lines in the shape of animals are in fashion today.
With drops. Daily manicure with transparent and colored droplets will add uniqueness to your style. The shape of the drop can be: round, elongated or spreading.
Matte manicure with powder is a new product of the season that does not require any additions.
A knitted or quilted pattern is not only original, but also more practical. Because The technique itself requires applying several layers of varnish, which, of course, makes the coating stronger.
Lace nail design. On a matte background of pastel colors, lace will look especially gentle and expressive.
With every new year, more new products and inventions appear in nail design. In the coming year, stylists are more inclined towards minimalism, because everything that is natural is not ugly!
#5 Blue matte French 2022
Blue is one of those colors that show all their beauty and charm in a matte texture. The blue jacket looks noble and expensive. The design looks great both in a single color and when combined with white. In the latter case, spectacular voluminous nail art is obtained.
The blue French jacket does not look banal or boring. Combine a blue jacket with gold and silver decor, “sugar”, foil, foil stripes
Broken glass
Also a cosmic novelty this season. Imitation of broken glass shards in combination with a gray-smoky background will look quite catchy and modern. It will go perfectly with an evening look. Suitable for nails of any length.
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#6 Matte French for short nails
There are no exceptions for matte manicure. It looks great on almond, square, oval nails, and perfectly decorates long and short nails. The only exception may be the shades used. For short nails it is better to use light shades: pink, white, turquoise, silver and others.
As for design, it is preferable to use a classic French jacket without any decoration. Firstly, on short nails it is difficult to place a complex design, such as floristry, geometry, sliders, and secondly, French on short nails looks better in the classic version.
Steel manicure
Metal manicure is like something from the future and outer space. To create fantasy on your hands, rubbing will come to your aid.
Try to choose pigments that create the effect of pure silver, such as liquid diamond.
In combination with a gray monochromatic manicure, such an idea will look stunning, and the reflections of a steel manicure will make anyone pay attention to you.
This gray manicure is perfect for short nails, as it is quite “light” and minimalistic and will look charming on your nails.
#7 Matte manicure with design: what to add to your manicure
The classic French manicure undoubtedly looks beautiful and elegant, but modern girls do not miss the opportunity to place stylish patterns on their nails. How to decorate a jacket so that the design looks laconic and at the same time restrained?
Matte French with geometry
Use a technique with negative space, a design with a non-standard “smile” shape, complement the classic matte French jacket with thin stripes of white, silver or rhinestones.
Matte French with glitter and rhinestones
Rhinestones and glitter are the best helpers for girls. They are able to refresh and embellish even the most laconic nail design. Complete the plain matte jacket with a layer of rhinestones and highlight the edge of the nail plate with glitter.
Matte jacket with foil
If you can’t create a neat French line, we suggest trying a stylish design with foil on your nails. Make a stamp with foil along the edge of the nail, thus imitating the “smile” of a French manicure. The design looks mega-stylish and modern.
Gray inlay
A gray manicure with glitter already looks festive, but if you create a design with stones and microbeads, you will definitely steal the show with your beauty at the evening.
It is better to place crystal drops on only a few nails, for example on the smile of the ring finger, so the manicure will be balanced and neat.
Suitable for medium and long nails. If you have short nails and you can’t wait to decorate your manicure with rhinestones, then try not to overdo it.
Never forget to take care of your nails. A woman’s hands are not only love and care, but also beauty and self-respect.
#8 Matte French with gradient
Gradient design looks great on long nails. It is on long nails that you can place several shades at once, each of which will be noticeable. For short nails, you can only use two colors.
As for shades for ombre manicure, there are several options:
- a combination of light shades with gradual lightening towards the edge of the nail
- using several tones of the same color, for example, purple, blue, cyan
- use of bright neon shades
Many girls liked matte manicure due to its velvety texture, soft shades, and many interesting nail art designs. If you are interested in doing a matte manicure on your nails, then first buy a matte top coat, which will make your usual glossy gel polishes matte in a matter of seconds.
Gray gradient
This technique has not been relevant for the first season, but nevertheless, it does not lose its popularity. A gradient is a smooth flow of one gray shade into another, lighter one. Gray will go well with black and create a manicure in a modern gothic style.
A manicure using the gradient technique can be made not only glossy, but also matte, which will make it even more luxurious.
This manicure is self-sufficient and does not need additional decorations, but if you still want brightness, you can apply white or black painting or a little glitter.
This technique is recommended for girls with full and medium length nails; on short nails the gradient will look rather “compressed”.
