Matte Nail Ideas — 1033 Designs

Until recently, glossy, shiny manicure was considered the standard of perfection and ideal, but today, matte nails are in no way inferior to it.

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Until recently, glossy, shiny manicure was considered the standard of perfection and ideal, but today, matte nails are in no way inferior to it.

Matte Nail Designs to Try in 2024

When performing a matte nails, nail art masters use all the same techniques as when creating a classic glossy manicure. The following trends are relevant:

1. Monochrome classic. Matte monochromatic nail coating looks stylish and laconic. This gel finish option is ideal for those who do not like pretentious and bright designs.
2. Gradient. A smooth harmonious transition from light to dark is appropriate both on a glossy and matte nail surface. The color palette for the gradient is quite wide, different shades of the same color and completely opposite ones look beautiful in the ombre technique.
3. If matte coating seems boring and dull, you can complement it with glitter and rhinestones, the main thing is not to overdo it.
4. Combined French. In this design, nail art masters often combine glossy and matte gel polishes. The base is a matte top coat, and the tips of the nails are covered with a shiny gloss.

Which Color to Choose for Matte Nails?

Matte nails are luxurious and elegant in itself, so it will be beautiful in any color. However, stylists call dark, rich, deep colors the most advantageous for a matte surface, which create a special flavor and are ideal for an evening look.

The following colors can be called classic matte nail art:

• red;
• beige;
• burgundy;
• violet;
• emerald;
• blue;
• turquoise;
• graphite;
• white;
• black.

The design that combines light and dark tones looks interesting. Nude looks original in the matte version. Natural beige shades are relevant for any look - business, evening, everyday casual. When creating an evening look, nude nails can be decorated with shiny decor or a pattern.

Blue, yellow, pink, lilac, light blue, mint, orange and light green colors of matte gel polishes are relevant for summer. Monochrome matte coating in pink tones looks gentle and feminine. If you dilute it with black, it will look slightly bold and daring. And if you decorate the coating with flowers, you can go on a romantic date with such a design. Among summer nail designs, floral and marine motifs, geometric shapes are also popular.

With the onset of the cold season, red shades are in demand, both bright and rich deep. Burgundy is one of the most trendy in the autumn-winter season. The coating in burgundy color looks stylish and aristocratic. For an everyday look, a single-color coating is suitable, for a special event it is better to make a decor with glitter, rhinestones, stickers, drawings.

Matte gel polish looks beautiful on square, oval and almond nails. For short nails of a natural shape - oval or soft square, any color of the coating is suitable. However, in a matte version, even the brightest colors will not look defiant on long nails.

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