Features of a matte manicure and how to apply it. Current design options for long and short nails. Interesting design ideas and trendy shades.
Matte manicure is a truly ingenious invention of nail design masters. It has many faces: it can be modest and dazzling, strict and daring, laconic and luxurious. It is multifunctional: unlike its glossy counterpart, matte varnish is appropriate in any situation. It serves as a universal basis for the embodiment of a wide variety of design ideas. With any of your wishes and fashion trends, matte manicure will always be in complete harmony and harmony.
Features of matte manicure
In the photo is a matte manicure
It would seem that a matte finish, devoid of the usual varnish shine, should lose in all respects to gloss, or at least make the manicure more inconspicuous. But in reality, the opposite happens: foggy, nobly muted, it gives sophistication even to a simple monochrome.
And if you apply small tricks: use the alternation of textures, use juicy, saturated shades or weightless nude colors, use negative space, deep design, rub, sand, velvet and other finds of the creators of the nail industry, fashionable, impressive, beautiful matte manicure will be able to make a splash at a party, or unobtrusively let others know that you have good taste. It all depends on the intended effect and the methods of its implementation.
True, it cannot be said that with a matte manicure, nails will cease to cause problems. They also have their disadvantages:
- It is more difficult to apply a matte top, since any violation of the technology is fraught with the failure of the whole venture, and correcting mistakes in the manicure process is very difficult;
- The nail plate must be perfectly polished, otherwise all irregularities, pits, the smallest defects will be striking;
- The matte finish gets dirty easily and is sharper than gloss, reacts to minor everyday troubles, leading to its wear.
But if the difficulties do not scare you, and the desire to become the owner of 5 pairs of perfect nails with a fashionable matte manicure is getting stronger, there is no reason to resist it. That's why:
- Pick a varnish or top meticulously (here it is advisable not to save money, poor quality will certainly affect the result).
- Decide on the length of nails, color and decor.
- Create and conquer the world with your beauty.
Fashionable options for matte manicure
Consider the most relevant ideas for a matte manicure, and at the same time recall the useful tips of nail art masters that will help bring your nails to full perfection.
Along the length of the nails:
- Matte manicure for short nails … A dull coating fits perfectly on nails of short to medium length, if you do not try to dilute it with an abundance of additional details. The more restrained such a manicure is, the better, so rely on monochrome, minimalism, a minimum of decor. Of course, this does not mean that it is contraindicated in principle for short nails: thin vertical lines and stripes, a pair of medium-sized rhinestones, a miniature drawing on one of the nails, highlighted holes or a little finger decorated with Pixie crystals will be quite appropriate here. The main thing is not to get carried away with decorating.
- Matte manicure for long nails … With him, the situation is even simpler, because the matte coating practically does not impose any restrictions on either the shape of the nail plates or their design. Such a manicure can be safely lined with geometric patterns, glue large kamifubuki, use lace stamping and much more.
By execution technique:
- French … French manicure is most effective when nails covered with a matte base are decorated with glossy smiles of the same or contrasting color. If the nail is short, the line around its outer edge should be thin so as not to visually shorten the fingers. But on long nails you can paint wide smiles and even come up with new creative incarnations for them. In recent years, for example, the following trend has become widespread: the entire space of the nail is covered with a monochromatic matte varnish, and a varnish with a metallic sheen effect is applied to the free edge, drawing neat drips from it. Well, a worthy alternative to a jacket is a moon manicure, where the holes of the nails become an emphasized detail.
- Drawings and stamping … Matte manicure with a pattern made with glossy varnish, velvet sand or rhinestones is a separate art form. He not only makes an impression, he bewitches. But if you want something simpler, take a thin brush or stamps and decorate the matte surface with graphic and floral patterns, predatory prints, faces and whatever comes to your mind.
- Volume and depth … The techniques of negative space and deep desigh deserve special mention. In the first case, the pattern consists of alternating areas with matte and transparent varnish. Thus, you can highlight the holes of the moon manicure or different sectors of the graphic pattern. In the second case, a volumetric pattern, then "recessed" in the nail plate, then protruding above it, is applied using a stencil. Unfortunately, without confident handling of gel polish, a matte manicure of this type cannot be done, therefore, for beginners and even more or less confident users, it is better to seek help from a professional.
- Ombre and Gradient … Stretching of color is done in the same way as with glossy varnishes: from dark to light or from light to dark, with shades of one spectrum of the color wheel or playing in contrast, with or without decorative details. We can say that matte manicure does not impose any significant restrictions on the ombre, allowing fashionistas to create for their own pleasure.
- Rhinestones … With them, a matte manicure acquires elegance and shine, therefore, nail art masters suggest using small pebbles, as well as confetti, glitter, crystals, broths and microbeads without false modesty. All you need to remember: decorate no more than 1-2 nails on your hand, otherwise, instead of a fashionable beauty, you will turn into a New Year tree.
- Rubbing … Mirror, metallic or pearl powder is not used on nails at the same time as a matte finish, since the purposes of these funds are different. But the alternation of matte and shiny marigolds looks very tempting. Just do not skimp on the pigment, otherwise bald spots will appear on the shiny surface.
Note! It is not the first year in the cold season that the trend of "knitted sweaters for nails" has taken off on a fashionable wave, which is created using drawings, stickers with a 3D effect, velvet and stencils. To be able to go out with a "warm" decor to the feast and the world, do it on a beige matte manicure, and even the strictest boss will not find a reason to reprimand you.
By color:
- Black … Such a matte manicure can seem too gloomy only if you leave the varnish on your nails in splendid isolation. But as soon as you animate it with attention-grabbing details, the picture will immediately change. Apply strokes of black glossy polish in the center of matte nail plates, draw horizontal (for long nails) and vertical (for short) lines on the dark surface, decorate the ring finger with a white lace pattern. And if you want to make a matte manicure for a special occasion, stick a "ring" of small sparkling rhinestones across the nail or mark the holes with silver glitter
- Red … The classic nail color can be tricky at times. It is good at a party with friends, it is appropriate at a corporate event, and sometimes it is simply irreplaceable on a date, but too bright colors can put you in an unattractive light at a business meeting or in the office. With a red matte manicure, you can not be afraid of such incidents, because without gloss, a dangerous color does not look so defiant. And on red, small pebbles, inscriptions, drawings, microbeads and marble stains, made in the same color, but with a glossy varnish, look good.
- Burgundy … Wine color, marsala, brown, cherry, mauve have much in common with red, but are more muted. On the one hand, this allows them to be worn where flashy red would look unacceptable. On the other hand, it sets strict seasonal limits. It is customary to wear a matte burgundy manicure in the fall, when the summer colors have not yet completely faded, but you already want warmth and comfort.
- White … A symbol of purity and innocence, white attracts attention no less than black or red, and white matte manicure finds application in dozens of different situations. And not only on the fingers of the bride! It looks amazing using the negative spise technique in the company of transparent varnish, mesmerizing with a silver coating and crystals, serves as an impeccable basis for black lace and geometric patterns, interestingly alternates with black nails, and in winter it is magnificent in knitted manicures.
- Pastel … Beige, cream, milky, peach and pink matte manicure combines one concept that has recently burst into the history of makeup and nail design - nude. Often this group includes delicate greens, light blue, pale yellow and other pastel colors that make up the palette of nude matte manicure. But the main requirements for him always remain unchanged: maximum naturalness, lightness, emphasized simplicity. The technique of negative space, discreet cute drawings, rhinestones, thin strips of foil, white holes and smiles are suitable for decor.
- Gray. Experts call the calm gray matte manicure the main competitor of the popular nude. It does not overload the image, easily fits into most dress codes due to the variety of shades and at the same time not only combines with all known colors, but also makes them more expressive. But the best company will be silver and white decorative elements, with which in this case it will be difficult to overdo it.
- Blue … Unlike gray, matte blue manicure looks better when paired with golden glitter and transparent stones. Like burgundy, it belongs to the seasonal varnish, that is, it appears on the nails of fashionistas in spring and summer, during the traditional riot of colors. For the rest, there are almost no restrictions: the blue color has so many shades - cobalt, azure, heavenly blue, sapphire, ultramarine, that it will not be difficult to choose among them the one suitable for your image and circumstances. By the way, neon blue, decorated with large rhinestones in color, makes an indelible impression, although it has a limited list of events to which you can come with it.
- Purple … The "thoroughbred", aristocratic color has only one drawback: it is difficult for a beginner to learn how to choose a worthy pair for him, therefore it is recommended to combine a purple matte manicure with shades close to him: eggplant, purple, plum, violet or fuchsia. At worst, you can use white varnish, diluted with a small drop of the same purple. In a similar design, patterns painted with glossy varnish or velvet sand resemble cameos made of precious stones and give the owner of the nails royal grandeur.
- Green … Save fresh mint and pistachios for a soft nude option. Matte green manicure requires rich shades of aquamarine and pine needles, unripe apple and lettuce, jade and emerald. And how luxuriously malachite stains play on it with an imitation of the surface of a real stone! How the cat's eye shimmers and the golden patterns sparkle with the shimmer of metal! At least once, green should be applied to your nails in order to independently evaluate all its benefits.
- Brown … Matte manicure in cinnamon, nutshell and clay is calm and sustained, like a gray polish, but does not get along well with bright colors. The best accompaniment for it will be nude shades of beige and brown, laconic graphic and floral patterns and discreet decor details. Brown lacquer is a special style to be followed.
Note! Dark matte manicure is considered the lot of gorgeous women. He needs to correspond in order not to give the impression of a rebellious teenage girl who decided to shock society with a non-standard nail color. Therefore, it is required to think over your image to the smallest detail. But light colors are more democratic and will easily forgive you for small pranks in the form of deliberately careless hairstyle, frivolous outfit or bright makeup.
How to make a matte manicure yourself?
If you decide to do a matte manicure at home, get a good top. You can, of course, mix varnish with sifted flour in the old fashioned way, add pearlescent shadows to it, or hold freshly painted nails over hot steam, hoping for the best. But in this case, in full accordance with the Latin proverb, "quality will remain at the risk of the buyer" or, rather, the creator - in other words, it will be difficult to vouch for a satisfactory result.
Therefore, it is better to immediately purchase everything you need:
- nail polish remover without oils and without acetone in the composition;
- colored varnish;
- matte top.
Note! In recent years, manufacturers have released a lot of gel polishes and tops that polymerize without UV radiation, which greatly simplifies the process of creating a manicure.
Matte manicure step by step:
- Clean off the remnants of the old varnish and degrease the nail plate.
- Shape your nails with scissors, tweezers and a nail file.
- Soak your hands in hot water to steam the cuticle, then slide it to the edge of the nail bed. You can add sea salt and herbal tea to a bowl of water, but you have to do without oil, which does not get along well with matte varnishes.
- Blot and dry your nails thoroughly. Polish the surface with a buff, leaving no chance for imperfections to spoil the future manicure.
- Apply base and let dry.
- In two or three steps, layer by layer, apply colored varnish.
- Use a matte top and wait until it dries completely. The simplest manicure with a matte finish is ready.
If you use a gel polish that requires polymerization in a UV lamp, the application of each new layer should be accompanied by drying the nails.
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Matte varnishes have long been at the height of fashion and are not going to go into oblivion. Their popularity is only growing, the number of colors in the lines of different manufacturers is multiplying, and new creative design ideas are constantly being born. Not a single keen manicure lover can consider herself as such, if she has not personally tried on a matte finish on her fingers. So plan your next trip to the cosmetics store. You will definitely have something to look after for yourself.
