13 ideas on how to get a matte manicure

Mat on nails is beauty, severity and grace in one "bottle". Even an ordinary matte finish, without additional decorations, already looks great, however, adding very few decorative elements can achieve incredible results.

Varnishes, gels, shellac for matte manicure

Matte nail polish was published in the distant 90s, but its popularity peaked relatively recently. Women especially fell in love with the dark shades of the mat, which, in principle, is not surprising. You can fantasize on them without restrictions, coming up with a new and new design every time. But the matte finish has its drawbacks, which should be known in advance.

• As a rule, matte varnishes are very capricious when applied: they can lie unevenly on the surface of the nail, leave grooves, streaks, etc.
• It is almost impossible to correct the flaws in the manicure without removing the cover. Those. if something does not suit you, you will have to remove the previously applied varnish and do it all over again.

But it also has advantages:

• A wide selection of colors in absolutely any price range.
• Nice coverage of nails.
• Complete freedom in the choice of design.

In general, matte varnish looks very nice on light skin. In winter, preference is given to dark shades, in summer to light ones.

Today it is difficult to imagine a store without matte varnish on the shelves. However, if you do not have the opportunity to purchase such a coating, you can try on yourself a few simple life hacks that will make the most common glossy shade matte.

• The easiest and most common way is steam. Bring the freshly applied nail polish to the steam coming from the boiling water. To avoid scalding, keep your hands 20 cm from the water. Wait until it dries completely - the matte manicure is ready. This method has one drawback - evaporation can significantly affect the durability of the varnish, and not for the better.
• Purchase a separate coating that will make a mat out of any gloss. The cost of such funds is quite low, but in terms of effectiveness it is unlikely to be compared with anything else.
• Another option is to mix regular varnish with a little cornstarch. Just pour a small amount of nail polish into a separate container and add a little starch, stir and apply to your nails. True, this will slightly lighten the shade itself. It is best to experiment with some old varnish, which is not a pity to spoil and pour starch into the tube itself, this will simplify the application.

But it's easier, of course, to buy the matte varnish itself. Even if the stores in your city do not have it, turn to online stores, where you will definitely not have problems with the search.

Matte glossy manicure

The combination of surfaces completely opposite in texture looks expensive and very beautiful. For a simple, uncomplicated manicure "in a hurry", you can organize the design according to the "French" principle. Cover the nail itself with a matte finish, and the free tip with a glossy finish.

The second, very simple version of a matte-glossy manicure is a point one. Apply matte varnish, and dot the top with gloss.

Or stripes instead of dots.

You can go the more complicated way and come up with something more original. For example, a beveled jacket with dots and a pair of stripes. The execution, in principle, is very simple, but it looks far from being so.

Matte black manicure

The black color is generally considered gloomy, but despite this it has many supporters. This season, the fashion for everything bright, red, yellow, but black is a classic.

Even the matte black nail polish itself looks pretty attractive, but it is possible that you will quickly become bored with this option.

Therefore, it can be diversified, for example, moon manicure, using foil.

Or use the ombre effect.

A combination with other colors distributed over all nails, with emphasis, is not excluded.

Red matte manicure

Red manicure- the prerogative of passionate natures. But, unfortunately, if we approach the issue from the standpoint of ethics, then it should be worn exclusively in the evening, or on festive occasions. But the soul of a woman is not so simple, and even during the day on workdays, this bright color can be found on the pens.

Red mat, like other colors, can be used either in its pure form or supplemented with others. Some of the most successful color combinations are pink, white, black and gold. As for the design, then there is a complete revelry of imagination. Starting from flowers and ending with various patterns that can only come to mind.

Pink matte manicure

The pink color is very delicate, and the dullness gives it even more romanticism. Like other colors, matte pink comes in a variety of shades that allow you to create a variety of manicure options. Pink and white look especially beautiful, while the second shade can be applied both on the moon, creating a moon manicure, and on the entire nail to highlight one of them.

For those who like more complicated things, more intricate designs and patterns can be advised. Not everyone can do it on their own at home, but if you practice a little, then after a very short time you will be able to create real masterpieces.

White matte manicure

White is versatile and can be used as a manicure decoration. Of course, it can be found on the nails in its pure form, but for many, this approach will seem boring. However, if you use other shades and decorations when applying, then there can be no talk of boredom. On the contrary, you can experiment with a white mat as much as you like and it is difficult to imagine that such a manicure can be ruined by something. The only difficulty with white manicure is the application of the color itself. White is often very capricious and lays down in stripes and stains, so choose only proven brands.

Blue matte manicure

Blue is a very deep and mysterious color, but how beautiful it looks on matte nails is simply beyond words. Like red, it is ideal for evening walks and ceremonial outings. Even the simplest manicure looks very expensive without additional decorations. However, like other bright shades, blue does not tolerate untidiness. Firstly, it must be applied very carefully, since any blemish will be clearly visible. Secondly, even the smallest chip will be conspicuous, so you will have to remove all the varnish and reapply it.

Beige matte manicure

Beige, in its color characteristics, is somewhat similar to pink. It is ideal for everyday life, work and romantic walks. This is the color of innocence and lightness. At the same time, it is great to use it as a basis for drawing on nails. Beige, like white, is often used for wedding manicure, but not infrequently for a jacket.

It can be combined with other shades, for example, beige looks very nice with white. And how breathtaking the ombre effect looks with such a combination of colors, just a sight for sore eyes.

French matte manicure

French is beautiful and versatile in itself, and if it is also made matte, it will sparkle with new colors. If initially the jacket meant the presence of white and flesh colors, then today the color combination is limited solely by your imagination. By including quite a bit of creativity, you can decorate the nails with foil, rhinestones, ribbons, etc.

By choosing discreet shades, you can wear a manicure in any trail, even to work. But it is better to give preference to dark colors for the holidays, otherwise it will be a manifestation of bad taste.

Matte moon manicure

Lunar manicure, this is the same French, only inverted. If in the latter case the free tip of the nail is painted over, then in the former, as a rule, only the lunula is decorated in a contrasting color. Although, in the modern nail industry, manicure masters often combine two types at once, which looks very beautiful and original. You can perform a moon manicure with your own hands, since it is done very simply, for this you only need stencils and varnishes of matching colors.

Paint over the nail with varnish, which will end up only on the nail hole. Then glue the stencil, covering the hole of the nail with it and paint over the rest of the nail with the main color.

Matte manicure with rhinestones

In general, modern fashion does not welcome the presence of rhinestones in the image, calling such bows vulgar and tasteless, but still there are no fewer lovers of sparkling stones. Of course, a competent amount of rhinestones on the nails can improve their appearance, but the main thing is not to overdo it. For example, if you want to cover all your nails with stones, then allocate one rhinestone for each of them. But if you decorate only one nail, leaving the others with nothing, then you can "lay" the whole of it. To its credit, rhinestones look much better with matte varnish than with gloss. But it will still be much better if the sparkle of the stones appears exclusively for special occasions.

Matte manicure with a pattern

It is difficult to spoil a matte manicure with something, but to decorate ... Drawings are always appropriate, only for this one should have the skills of artistic mastery. True, now it will not be difficult to purchase nail stickers that look very original. If the material for the decor is of high quality, then it will generally be difficult to distinguish it from a real hand-made drawing. By the way, the best option would be to purchase not stickers, but a stamping kit. Then you can create a new professional manicure every day, spending only 15 minutes on it.

Matte manicure for short nails

Many people think that little looks on short nails, giving all the laurels to long ones. But this is a misconception. For several years, neat, well-groomed short marigolds have come into fashion. Any varnish looks on them, especially matte. If on long bright shades they look catchy and defiant, then this does not threaten short nails. Therefore, if until this day you have not been able to grow the desired length, know that you are in trend - be proud of it.

Especially trendy matte manicure in 2016

And now we will give variations of the matte manicure fashionable this year. Look, enjoy, choose and transfer the species you like to your nails.