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.
Who are matte nails suitable for?
Matte shellac is suitable for any girl. But the point is how to wear it: matte shellac can be plain or decorated with additional decor. The following are used as decorations:
- glossy texture;
- shades of different colors;
- rhinestones, patterns.
How to apply the decor depends on the event for which matte shellac is used.
For everyday use, a choice of discreet colors of gel polish and the absence of additional decorations, or their simple design, is suitable. This is how a manicure is created for any occasion for any style of clothing. In addition, it will last more than 3 weeks.
Additional Information! For greater restraint, it is advisable to decorate only a few nails.
Dark tones of matte shellac look more advantageous in the cold season. They are ideal for girls with pale skin who like to wear leather or fur. In summer, a light-colored coating looks more harmonious.
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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What color and length should I choose for a matte effect?
This manicure is perfect for nails of any length and shape. Now the trend is medium length nails. Almond or oval shape. By applying a matte manicure to short nails, you can be sure that it will look comfortable, stylish, and practical.
Matte beige manicure is a sign of good style, discreet and refined taste.
Modern materials and technologies emphasize originality and give modern women opportunities for self-expression.
Not everyone can grow long nails. But matte manicure for long nails looks great in all variations of color and shape.
The main thing is to remember a few rules:
- Light shades on such nails visually lengthen the nail plate when applied using the ombre technique.
- You should not overload your appearance, especially with extended nails.
- Geometric designs look great on long matte nails.
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.
Which design is suitable?
Almost any nail design ideas are suitable for a matte manicure.
It can be:
- Matte French is always a trendy neoclassic.
- Matte manicure with various designs.
- With rhinestones. Shiny pebbles on a matte background look very impressive. These can be Swarovski rhinestones or liquid crystals.
- Matte manicure with flowers.
- Matte manicure with glitter in the form of fine star dust or large shimmering particles.
- With drops. The natural effect of raindrops is a stylish accent.
- Matte finish with inscriptions.
- Lunar manicure. Extends the period of decoration. Even as they grow, your nails will look well-groomed.
- Matte manicure with a glossy pattern. The background highlights the beauty and gloss of the design.
- A manicure with branches is the personification of femininity and elegance.
- With velvet sand made from acrylic powder. Attracts attention and further strengthens the nail plate.
- A manicure with monograms is always stylish and festive. Application on a separate finger makes the right accents.
- Drawings in various styles and designs on nails of any length.
- Combined.
- Powder and acrylic flour are an incredibly beautiful, universal nail art idea.
- A gradient is a separate transition from one color to another, as a substrate for a pattern, rhinestones and crystals, stamping and sparkles.
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.
Pattern and design ideas for matte Shellac
If desired and if you have the necessary tools and materials, matte nails can be further decorated . To create a spectacular manicure, the following techniques are well suited:
- monograms (made with acrylic or gel paint);
- casting (it will require special foil);
- decoration with rhinestones;
- stamping (insane variety of patterns; for a matte finish it is better to use acrylic paints for stamping);
- liquid stones.
are not compatible with matte manicure - they must be applied under a glossy top coat. You should also avoid mirror rubbing and “broken glass”.
Otherwise, you should use your imagination and create! Although the advantage of matte gel polish is definitely the fact that even without additional decorations it looks incredibly stylish and aesthetically pleasing.
How long to dry the top
In domestic beauty salons, ultraviolet lamps with a power of 18–20 watts are usually used to process the final coating of nails. LED devices are used less frequently due to their high cost. A 20W UV light will dry a thin layer of topcoat in 3 minutes. Processing the top applied in several layers will take 4 minutes. Working with glitter may take 4.5 – 5 minutes. In this case, the master must warn the client that the final stage will take longer.
Matting varnish using starch
In every housewife's kitchen there is a bag of potato or corn starch, which can be used to give the varnish a matte effect.
To perform a manicure you will need:
- nail polish
- base coat
- starch
Matting with starch is performed in several stages:
- polish the nail plates, shape them, remove cuticles and degrease with nail polish remover
- apply base polish to your nails
- pour a small amount of starch onto a piece of food foil and add a few drops of varnish
- stir the mixture using a toothpick. Achieve a uniform texture, gradually getting rid of the smallest lumps. The varnish should not be a thick mass, it should be a loose coating that is easy to apply to the nails.
- Apply the resulting polish to your nails as usual. Once it dries, you will be able to appreciate the matte finish you have achieved.
Advice! Mix the varnish with starch as quickly as possible, otherwise the coating will dry out and it will be difficult to apply it evenly on the nails.
Types and properties of top coating
The top is an integral part of a manicure with three-phase gel polish. Therefore, manufacturers, wanting to expand their product line, are trying to make the product not only functional, but also to give it additional properties.
The main criterion for the difference between top coatings is the presence of a dispersion layer, which is necessary for strong adhesion of the layers to the surface of the nail and directly to each other.
A top with a sticky layer is considered classic. It is elastic and viscous in consistency, resistant to mechanical stress. After polymerization, it requires removing excess stickiness with a special product.
Finishes without a sticky layer (top coat no wipe) differ from classic ones in that after drying in a UV or LED lamp there is no need to remove the dispersion. This allows you to save on related materials. They are characterized by a more liquid consistency than sticky topcoats.
Recently, rubber tops . Its peculiarity is the content of an elastic rubber component, which makes the liquid more viscous and thick, providing a self-leveling effect. This coating is easy to apply, does not turn yellow or lose its shine over time, and has increased durability.
Finishing coatings can not only fix the manicure, but also give an original effect: gloss, matte, pearl, shimmer.
For example, a matte top coat gives a special velvety feel and softens the overly harsh tones of the color coating. It can be used on the entire nail or accentuated individual elements, creating a combined matte-glossy manicure. Tops with shimmering decorative particles (sparkles, mica, mother-of-pearl) add brightness to the design and can be used to create an aquarium effect.
Some manufacturers produce top coatings with ultraviolet filters in their composition - they protect color during prolonged exposure to the sun, prevent fading and the appearance of yellowness.
A convenient and practical option for travel lovers - 2 in 1 coverage - top and transparent base in one bottle. The product helps create a strong bond between the color layer and the nail plate and at the same time provides reliable protection and shine as a finish.
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