Matte nail polish is gaining more and more popularity in the new season. Matte manicure and glossy manicure have been competing for quite some time, but which of them holds the championship is still not clear. Each of this coating has its own pros and cons, its own characteristics. And undoubtedly, every manicure has its ardent fans. In this article, we will take a closer look at the features of matte nail polish, talk about the latest matte manicure designs, and show you some amazing ideas for matte nail designs.
Features of matte manicure
Matte nail polish replaced gloss not so long ago, but it confidently won the hearts of many representatives of the fair sex. And this is no coincidence! Matte manicure looks very stylish and elegant. By choosing a matte finish for nails, a woman does not have to worry about her style. She knows for sure that with a matte manicure she will look simply gorgeous.
Before applying a matte finish, you need to make sure that the surface of the nail plate is very well processed, because... matte varnish will only highlight all the imperfections and unevenness.
The main advantages of matte manicure can be considered the following:
- relatively high durability. Compared to glossy varnishes, matte manicure lasts much longer.
If you use gel polishes, the durability of matte and glossy coatings is approximately the same, because... in this case, simply use the appropriate top product.
- elegance. Matte manicure offers a wide palette of shades, so even a plain matte manicure will catch your eye and stand out.
- variety of different designs. Using a matte manicure, you can create real masterpieces of nail art.
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However, it is worth remembering that matte varnish also has its disadvantages:
- high price. Compared to glossy varnishes, matte finishes are much more expensive.
- soiling. This is especially true for light matte varnishes. They get dirty very quickly and lose their presentable appearance. It is very difficult to bring them into ideal condition later.
Matte French manicure
[yandex2] French-style manicure is a classic option that has not gone out of fashion for decades. Not only the standard version is popular, but also its various interpretations. Consider a matte French manicure.
Performance technique
French manicure is very demanding when it comes to preparing the nail plate. A high-quality result requires careful processing of the cuticle line - all excess must be sanded and removed. The next step involves applying the base coat and camouflage. The latter is selected as close in color to the nail plate as possible. In addition, camouflage allows you to draw the perfect smile line in the future.
Design solutions
In fact, there are a huge number of options for creating a matte French coat. It looks good both in the classic format, preserving the familiar white smile line and pastel base, and in a modern, innovative design. So, what is it like? A stylish and unusual option will be the French manicure, in which the smile line is drawn with a glossy coating, while maintaining the matte finish of the rest of the nail. In this case, you should give preference to dark, rich colors - black, burgundy, blue, these are the ideal colors for this. Another unusual jacket can be created by creating a gradient. In a matte finish it will look very unusual and beautiful. It is better to make a smooth transition from light to dark colors. This is a great option for long nails. You can shade the matte background using a metal tape. It will look impressive as a decorative element to create a geometric pattern or highlight a hole. It is also welcome to highlight the tip of the nail with glitter. They can be used either as an additional decorative decoration for a classic manicure, or as the main means of highlighting. Well, of course, don’t forget about the color design of the smile line. Moreover, in this technique it looks very interesting and stylish for any occasion.
Fashionable shades of matte manicure
As we said earlier, matte manicure has a huge palette of different colors and shades. However, the following colors have gained the most popularity in matte nail designs:
- Black;
- Red;
- Nude shades.
Black matte manicure
Red matte manicure
Matte manicure in nude shades
How to make a matte manicure at home step by step
Every girl can get a manicure in a matte color, no worse than in a salon. To do this, you need to show a little patience and stock up on the following tools:
- nail file;
- manicure scissors;
- cuticle remover;
- base for varnish;
- varnishes of the main color;
- top coat with a matte effect.
Let's get started with the manicure:
Step #1. Preparatory. Remove old coating from nails. Trim cuticles and shape nail plates. Cover them with base varnish.
Step #2. Applying the base. Apply two layers of base color varnish to the base. Start decorating the surface. Step #3. Decor. Make the desired drawing. It should be taken into account that before applying a part of the decor of a new color, you need to wait until the previous one has completely dried. Step #4. Consolidation. After all the design ideas are embodied on the nail plates, apply a top coat with a matte effect.
Current trends in matte manicure
Matte manicure suggests the presence of a huge number of various design options: from the classic French manicure to the most popular design with negative space.
The only type of decor that is not compatible with a matte finish is the slider design!
However, in all the variety of design options with a matte finish, 4 favorites can be distinguished:
- Plain matte manicure;
- Matte manicure with glossy elements;
- Matte manicure with droplets;
- Rhinestones and matte manicure.
Plain matte manicure
Matte manicure with glossy elements
Matte manicure with drops
Rhinestones and matte manicure
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!
Matte manicure for short nails
What to paint on matte nails
If you are familiar with the trends in fashionable manicure 2021-2022 and know what designs are fashionable to paint on your nails in the upcoming season, choosing a decent nail art model for matte nails will not be difficult for you.
Minimalism, reflected in light patterns and geometry, is suitable for discreet, simple and at the same time elegant matte manicure options. Thematic and seasonal designs and stamping patterns will always help you create a beautiful and filigree matte manicure.
Any nail art on matte nails will look great and very impressive, especially multi-colored patterns and ethnic patterns, which are quite popular now.
Fashionable matte manicure ideas
How to decorate matte nails
Notes of glamor and luxury in the form of rhinestone designs in matte manicure 2021-2022 are conveyed by incredibly bright and luxurious designs.
Chic inlay, caviar technique, sparkles and kamifubuki, wonderful 3D decorations and sculpting will always help to diversify and, most importantly, embellish matte nails.
In addition to crystals and broths, a fashionable matte manicure can be decorated with foil or individual nails can be covered with a rub. This combination looks very enchanting and very original.
With rhinestones
The right contrast can produce a stunning, stunning effect. Imagine a scattering of shiny “crumbs” on a matte base and you will easily understand what we are talking about. Let the nails be long enough, monochrome or, on the contrary, bright, multi-colored, decorated with stones and rhinestones, in any case they will look simply gorgeous. If you decide to decorate your fingers with such details, then you should consider the following design options:
- Inlay of the entire surface.
- Decor as a way to complement the main design.
- A hole lined with stones.
Matte manicure with rhinestones.
Matte with rhinestones
An important advantage of this design is its simplicity and aesthetics. He literally “catch” the attention of others, showing contrasts and subtleties that just recently seemed incompatible. Such an element in your image emphasizes your independence, subtlety of taste and ability to be original without crossing the boundaries of the correct tone. Style versatility is also important, making this manicure appropriate both at social events and in everyday life.
Nail design with rhinestones.
