An attractive female image is essential to look brilliant every day. And not only a stylish wardrobe, but also a manicure plays a decisive role. For a very long period, gloss on nails occupied a leading position in the nail industry, but fashion does not stand still and 2022 brings its own adjustments to fashionable women’s manicure: perfect matte finish. And this does not mean that you need to part with all glossy paints. Stylists recommend simply purchasing a professional nail coating that gives the nail plate a matte texture.
Fashion trends of matte manicure
One of the latest trends for the coming season will be matte manicure . It is difficult to name a specific fashionable color, since the matte shade is welcomed in a variety of shades. The main feature of this coating is its versatility, because a matte manicure looks great:
- in everyday life;
- At work;
- at special events;
- at social gatherings;
- at a disco in a club.
If deep dark tones are more popular now, then for 2018 variations are open for imagination. Designers advise not to limit yourself and use the following matte colors:
- beige;
- grey;
- cream;
- green;
- pale blue;
- pink;
- lilac.
It is also recommended to focus on one or two nails. These can be rhinestones, drawings, stamping, stickers.
Another “trick” of the season will be a combined manicure using the same color in matte and gloss.
Leopard print
In the 2022-2023 season, leopard print will be in demand not only in clothing, but also in manicure.
Animalistic designs are excellent options for holiday designs or manicures for every day. Not only variations in brown tones will become relevant, but also in other color schemes, including black, pink and gray shades. French and minimalist patterns are in perfect harmony with leopard patterns, which, as a result, look elegant and stylish.
Matte manicure for short nails: the main trend of 2022
All variations of matte finish will be at the peak of popularity, but the main trend of 2022 will be matte manicure with a 3D effect. On short nails, it will look stylish, beautiful, elegant.
Golden elements
One of the main trends of 2022-2023 will be foil on matte nails.
Metallized texture has many varieties, the most popular among which is gold. Transfer, crumpled and “broken glass” are demonstrated in the top versions of matte nail designs. An original solution would be a combination of abstractions, golden foil and matte finish, which together will create a unique composition on your nails.
The most fashionable shades of matte manicure
The choice of nail coating color directly depends on the overall image and internal state, but, whatever one may say, fashion dictates its own and the most fashionable shades of matte manicure include:
- red – a classic that will never go out of style;
- beige shades will be new this season;
- deep blue is still in trend and will be popular next season;
- purple, another new product for the 2018 season;
- The fashion will remain unchanged for the contrast of white and black .
Current colors
When choosing the tone of a matte manicure, you should pay attention to the fact that this coating looks best on bright colors. The leader of 2018 can be called the blue color and its shades: from rich blue, as close as possible to black, to turquoise and cornflower blue.
Red manicure does not lose its position either. Experts are confident that this color will always remain relevant. If classic red does not suit you, there is always the opportunity to choose its shades (marsala, cherry, burgundy, etc.).
By choosing a black matte manicure, you can be sure that it will look very elegant. Visually, it looks like a black velvet covering. This manicure successfully emphasizes the femininity and sophistication of its owner.
But don’t think that matte manicure can only come in bright and rich colors. If you love pastel colors, then you can safely do peach, pink, lavender or any other manicure in pastel shades.
Yellow and orange colors are suitable for bright and cheerful girls. This manicure can create a summer mood at any time of the year.
White and beige can also be used to create a matte manicure. However, experts recommend using them exclusively for decorating nails, otherwise the manicure may turn out too dull.
Nail decor for matte manicure
There are no restrictions on the decoration of nail plates. Therefore, arm yourself with matte varnish and feel free to use the coating technique that you like most. The following techniques will look great in a matte finish:
- nail art;
- stamping;
- moon manicure;
- French;
- gradient;
- decoration with rhinestones;
- “negative space” manicure;
- Nude style;
- knitted manicure;
- lace covering;
- geometric images.
The best ornaments and designs for matte manicure
The matte finish looks great in itself, but it can easily be embellished with various ornaments or designs. With this addition, the manicure will look more perfect. The choice of design depends on taste preferences and the chosen style, but we suggest looking at a few ideas in the photo.
Pink-beige palette
For a romantic and delicate manicure, a pink and beige combination of varnish coatings is suitable. Both shades look perfect individually or together. This design goes best with the delicate image of the bride. But the calm palette also suits all clothing styles and life occasions. It follows that pink-beige manicure is universal. With this color duet, craftsmen use a variety of decorative elements, from slide stickers to shimmering stones.
Matte manicure: the best design ideas with photos
What will the coming season bring to the matte manicure fashion? Of course, the coating itself in the form of a single-color manicure looks very impressive, but every fashionista wants to embellish and stand out with her individuality. Therefore, let’s consider what to give preference in order to always be on top.
- Mehendi. Indian technique, which is actively used in nail design.
- Stamping. An excellent everyday option that is quite easy to do, but looks impressive and retains some individuality.
- The combination of matte and glossy coating of the same color in the form of an ornament is new for the season and will look impressive, regardless of the chosen colors.
- Knitted cover. The technique looks especially beautiful in pastel pink colors. The peak of popularity of such an ornament will be autumn-winter.
- Nail art. Drawings on nails are always relevant. They look especially impressive on a matte finish.
- Rhinestones and stones. In addition to jewelry, manicures with stones and rhinestones perfectly decorate women’s hands, and on a matte background the stones sparkle even brighter.
- Ombre. The fashion for gradient techniques and matte manicure has not been spared. Thanks to it, the coating becomes unusual and plays with a range of colors.
- Moon smile or inverted jacket. It always looks impressive, emphasizing the refined taste of a woman.
Coating features
Since there is no shine, the top matches with almost any design. It will balance the manicure with rhinestones and sparkles, giving the combination a stunning look.
It can also be combined in designs with glossy and matte nails. There are several varieties of this top: velvet, velor, corduroy, satin. They give a slightly different surface, but certainly look beautiful, transforming ordinary gel polish into delicate and elegant solutions.
And you should also take into account that some mat brands get dirty, this is much more noticeable on light shades. To avoid this problem, it is worth limiting the interaction of your hands with dyeing products or things. If trouble has already occurred and your manicure has acquired stains of an unnecessary shade, you can remove them with a napkin moistened with alcohol. The nail industry now has a huge selection of manufacturers who create unique formulas without staining. Therefore, ask your master, maybe he already has in stock the very top coat with which the problem of stained nails will not affect you.
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.
French matte manicure
French manicure has not lost its relevance over the past 50 years. He endured a lot of reincarnations, but at the same time did not lose “his face.” Whatever decor, color or shape of nails is chosen for the French manicure, it will be recognized always and everywhere. Matte French will become fashionable in 2018, which will be successfully combined with different colors and glossy finishes. Don’t forget that French is the main wedding manicure, so we suggest you look at the new matte finishes in the style of French manicure for such a special event.
Beige French
Most masters prefer to perform French manicure in a beige tone. This is due to the fact that this option easily fits into a formal and everyday look. Sometimes there are fashionistas who think that a beige jacket is boring and not beautiful. This is a completely misleading opinion. Just 3-5 shining stones on your ring finger can convince you. You just need to choose the right design to match the beige shade and the manicure will become an incredible decoration for your nails.
Matte manicure with gel polish
Gel polish is very popular among modern girls and women, because it lasts a long time on the nails, does not require constant adjustments and always looks like freshly painted. Of course, the nail industry could not ignore the latest trend of matte finishes and offered fashionistas a matte manicure with gel polish. How is it made?
The standard procedure of coating, drying and removing the sticky layer remained the basis of this coating; updates came only in the form of applying a matte finish. You can matte the surface of the nail as follows:
- Immediately apply matte gel polish, which is already commercially available.
- Cover the gel polish with a matte top.
- Grind with abrasive up to 300 grit. It is better to carry out such a procedure in a salon, since for a beautiful final result you must have a “hand full”.
- Spray acrylic powder with a velvet effect onto the top coat, not dried, and fix it in the lamp.
- Apply matte dust. It, like powder, is applied over the finished gel polish and dried in a lamp.
Matte manicure ideas with photos
Useful tips for matte manicure
- A matte manicure looks great on any length, and since fashion dictates that a modern well-groomed woman wear a short manicure, choose deep colors or an ombre style technique for short nails.
- You should not take baths immediately before applying the matte finish, since after drying it will be uneven, since when steaming the nail plate swells and narrows after drying.
- In order not to resort to matte gel polish every month, give preference to matte coatings with a gel effect.
- For an even tone, the matte coating should be applied 2-3 times.
- If you want to use a top coat over a matte varnish, do not forget that it should also have a matte effect.
