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Matte manicure gel polish at home. How to make a matte manicure effortlessly

Matte is the main trend in nail fashion. If the gloss loudly invites and sparkles, then non-shiny nails with restrained dignity demonstrate self-confidence and elegance. Non-shiny nail polish speaks of the desire for naturalness, discreet but expressive beauty, commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Matte manicure features

The matte finish is reminiscent of velvet or velor. It makes the color deep, attractive, alluring. Since non-shiny manicure is in fashion, salons have acquired a rich palette of shades, and now it is not difficult to choose your color. In order for a matte manicure to be flawless, you need to know some of its features:

  • The surface of the nail plate must be perfectly smooth before starting work, otherwise the matte varnish will reveal all the irregularities, which will hopelessly spoil the result;
  • If matte varnish is used for manicure, then it cannot be covered with a glossy top, otherwise the haze effect will disappear;
  • Matte polish dries a little longer than glossy, so plan your time for a manicure, or apply one coat of a matte finish.

Modern means for non-shiny coating

For a velvet manicure, it is not necessary to use a non-shiny varnish. There are other ways, including those available at home.

top

Matte gel polish is not required to create a velvet manicure. Enough special top. Covering nails with a matte top is done according to the standard scheme:

  1. shaping,
  2. cuticle treatment,
  3. coating with two layers of gel,
  4. after each layer, drying the nails with a lamp;
  5. applying a matte top;
  6. removal of the sticky layer.

A matte top will accentuate bumps if the polish is not laid down correctly. Therefore, jewelry-precise coating is required. Keep in mind that the top will make the polish lighter.

Matte nails with gel polish

Matte nail polish, matte gel polish or shellac in the assortment are presented both in beauty salons and in cosmetics stores.

The non-shiny varnish of dark colors looks especially good. You can choose a classic stylish monochrome, or you can combine a velvet base with glossy details, with a pattern:

  • Rhinestones look impressive on a dark matte background.
  • The use of two colors of varnish-sand is concise and stylish.
  • The neighborhood of velvet and glossy on different fingers is playful and provocative.
  • Also in trend is one matte nail in combination with four glossy ones. And vice versa.

The application of both glossy and sandy coatings is suitable even for a formal dress code. But in this case it is better to choose not bright shades.

How to apply matte nail polish? Just like glossy.

Transparent acrylic powder

The use of acrylic powder is another way to create velvety beauty on the nails. Another beauty is that acrylic powder manipulation is easy to do at home. At the same time, the velvety surface will be truly impressive. Coating with transparent acrylic powder is called "velvet sand".

Acrylic powder is bought in cosmetics stores or ordered online. The consumption is economical, one jar is enough for a long time.

Gel manicure is performed according to the standard scheme, but after applying the top, the nails are not dried in the lamp. Gently sprinkle acrylic powder on the top coat and only then place your fingers in the lamp for 1 to 3 minutes. Then sweep away the rest of the powder with a brush.

This option for creating a “velvet” manicure is so simple that even beginners get a great result the first time.

Dust

Matte dust, like powder, is applied to the sticky layer at the end of the standard gel manicure procedure. Only the dust is not poured, but applied with a brush. Then the nails need to be dried in the lamp.

Secrets of decorating nails at home

What to do if you really want a fashionable coating, but there are no professional tools at hand? There are a lot of options to make a matte manicure without a matte top.

Using a grinder

Matte manicure can be easily done with a router or a regular buff. In order to make a non-shiny coating with the help of a grinder, at the end of the standard gel manicure procedure, you need to carefully remove the top layer of the top with a cutter or buff. Then from glossy it will turn into velvet. At the end of the procedure, wipe the nail with a sponge and a disinfectant.

With steam

The simplest matte manicure with steam is not done with gel polish, but with a regular one. In this case, even a quick-drying fixer cannot be used. It will be necessary to wait for the natural drying of the varnish. Actually, this is the only difficulty in creating a matte finish with steam.

So, you need to process the nails and apply varnish in 2-3 layers to obtain a rich, uniform color. At this time, water should boil in the kettle. Immediately after varnishing, we substitute fingers for steam. You need to keep your hands at a distance of 10 - 15 centimeters from the kettle so as not to get burned. One or one and a half minutes of steaming is enough. After that, we wait until the varnish dries, and admire the effect obtained.

Using corn starch

Corn starch or potato starch is a cheap, readily available agent that makes a glossy lacquer look exquisitely velvety.

To make this magic happen, pour a little varnish onto the palette (regular varnish, not gel), add a pinch of starch and mix thoroughly. The varnish will become a little lighter and change the structure. Now it can be applied to the nails and wait for natural drying.

How to make matte from a glossy varnish in a bottle

Since glossy varnish is no longer in trend, do not throw away the numerous bottles with your favorite shades. It is necessary to turn the old varnish into a new one - matte. You can make gel polish matte with powder or non-shiny eyeshadow. Just add a little to the bottle and mix well.

How to make a matte manicure resistant

Durability is the main characteristic of gel manicure. A good gel polish stays on the nails for up to a month and looks fresh at the same time. In order for a non-shiny coating to please the hostess for a long time, it is better to make it with gel polish.

Velvet manicure opens up a lot of new possibilities. If you make all the nails glossy and leave one or two matte nails, it will be unobtrusively stylish. Sand varnish can cover, for example, the ring finger, on which a wedding ring flaunts.

Another original idea is a matte jacket. The entire nail must be covered with varnish-sand, and the tip - glossy.

Glossy drops look gorgeous on a non-shiny background. It seems that the water did not have time to drain from the fingers. Fresh and original solution.

Laces made with varnish using a stencil look elegant on a dark matte finish.

For a party or a disco, you can do a manicure with rhinestones. Shiny pebbles on a velvet background look harmonious.

The nail industry presented ladies with a gift in the form of a fashion for a non-shiny nail coating - deep, expressive, stylish, reminiscent of sand on the seashore and the velvet of Scarlett O'Hara's dress at the same time.

Fashionable design of bright matte manicure

Not so long ago, beauty salons began to offer their clients gel polish, or as it is also called Shellac. Many girls have already tried it. Its positive aspects: durability, the ability to grow nails under the coating. This made manicure popular. Gel polish has not only become fashionable, but many of its variations have appeared. Matte nails are the most popular shellac option. They are distinguished by the absence of the usual brilliance. Read below how to make matte shellac at home and how to add extra embellishments to it.

When working with shellac, there are nuances. The matte shade emphasizes the flaws of the imperfections of the nail, if any. Therefore, you need to choose the color that is ideal for the girl. The application technology requires strict adherence so that marriage does not occur. Otherwise, the manicure will be irreparably damaged.

Advantages of a matte finish:

  1. ample opportunities to choose the method of additional decoration of manicure;
  2. a large color palette - from varnish with sparkles to silky shades;
  3. application on the nails without special tools.

Negative sides:

  • capricious cover;
  • the difficulty of correcting a marriage - therefore, you need to carefully apply matte shellac, because it is sometimes impossible to correct a mistake.

Additional Information! Matte gel polish is more resistant to wear. But light matte tones have an unpleasant drawback - the coating tends to quickly get dirty.

Exemplary matte finish

A step-by-step description of how to make a matte manicure gel polish:

  1. Training. The cuticle is removed, and the nail is given the desired shape. Nails are degreased so that the coating holds securely. To do this, use a primer.
  2. Apply ultrabond.
  3. Base. The base coat is applied in a thin layer. The edges of the nail plate are sealed. It is necessary to give time for the coating to dry.
  4. Apply gel polish. The color you like is applied to the nails. For thin coats, apply 2 coats. Then they make a decor and dry the manicure under a UV lamp.
  5. Completion. Remove the sticky layer, process the cuticle.

The first experience will surprise not only the girl, but also her surroundings. Rough manicure looks unusual. Sometimes it even causes discomfort in the girl. Didn't have that experience? You need to try it and the first time matte gel polish will become your favorite.

Additional Information! Matte shellac has already taken a leading position. It has an expensive look, looks great for a formal business style. For these reasons, this type of manicure is popular with office workers.

Alternatives

Methods are considered on how to make gel polish matte using additional tools.

  1. Grinding. Non-standard way, requires skills. Gel polish is applied in the usual way. Then the shiny coating is sanded in the right place. The top is not touched. An abrasive of about 300 grit is suitable for work. In order not to damage the top, it can be laid in 2 layers.
  2. Acrylic Powder. Gel polish is applied, and then a top that does not need to dry. Acrylic powder is sprinkled on it. It is advisable to fan the nails with powder. After that, the nails are dried under a UV lamp. Excess powder can be brushed off - it will not stick in any way.
  3. Matte dust. It will have to be purchased additionally. The method is similar to applying acrylic powder, only matte dust is applied with a brush directly to the top, even gel polish can not be used. After applying matte dust, the nails dry under a UV lamp.

Additional options for creating a matte shade

Use of matte top. Apply a base, then a topcoat with the desired color, and then a matte top.

  • Finished lacquer matte. Beauty stores sell a large amount of ready-made gel polish with a matte finish. Professionals advise to fix the gel polish with a top coat - this way the coating will last longer.
  • Corn starch. The base is applied, but the matte finish is created by mixing varnish with a small amount of starch. The finished mixture is applied to the nails.
  • Steam bath. Its disadvantage is that water and high temperature affect the coating. As a result, it loses its durability. The applied top is placed in a steam bath. A few minutes is enough - after drying, the coating will become matte.

Note! The use of a steam bath will worsen the durability of the coating - it will quickly become unusable. This radical method is used only as an experiment.

The presented options for creating a matte texture will allow you to get out in situations where the necessary tools or materials are not available. Some will like it, some won't - every girl will find the perfect way to create a matte finish. This is not to say that a steam bath should be used every time, or that corn starch should be used. These methods are radical.

Who are matte nails for?

Matte shellac will suit any girl. But the point is how to wear it: matte shellac can be plain or decorated with additional decor. As decorations are:

  • glossy texture;
  • shades of different colors;
  • rhinestones, patterns.

How to apply decor depends on what event matte shellac is used for.

For everyday use, a choice of discreet gel polish colors and the absence of additional decorations, or their simple design, is suitable. So create a manicure for any occasion for any style of clothing. Plus, it lasts over 3 weeks.

Additional Information! For greater restraint, it is desirable to decorate only a few marigolds.

The dark tones of matte shellac look more profitable in the cold season. They are ideal for pale-skinned girls who like to wear leather or fur. In summer, a light coating looks more harmonious.

Decor options

If there is doing and opportunity, then matte nails are additionally decorated. Techniques for this are:

  1. monograms - using acrylic;
  2. casting - using foil;
  3. rhinestones;
  4. stamping - a lot of patterns that are applied with acrylic paint;
  5. liquid stone.

Note! Sliders cannot be applied to a matte manicure - they are used only with gloss. The same goes for broken glass.

Even without additional decor, a matte manicure looks stylish. At the same time, the girl looks strict, just what you need in an official business style. During parties, this will emphasize the seriousness of the girl. Matte shellac is applied simply, several techniques can be used. Even with a glossy varnish create a matte finish.

Photo of nail polish with matte gel polish

One of the fashion trends of 2016 is matte manicure. More precisely, he came into fashion last year and, it seems, is not going to go out. The secret of its popularity is in the simplicity of execution and the ability to combine it with a variety of textures. Matte nails are usually used in, and in themselves they look very unusual. However, matte manicure has its drawbacks.

Who suits matte manicure. It suits everyone without exception, the only thing is how you will apply it: you can simply make matte solid nails, or you can complement the manicure with a glossy texture, make stripes or drops from alternating textures, use different shades of gel polishes, patterns, sparkles and rhinestones. But it already depends on the case for which you are doing this manicure.


This time I was not going to any events, so I chose discreet colors of gel polishes and a simple design, which, firstly, will suit any clothes and any situation, and secondly, it should last at least three weeks, and in order to it was not visible that he had grown, got dirty or worn out. Therefore, my choice is a manicure with holes, taupe matte, complemented by maroon gloss on the ring fingers.

IMPORTANT - about choosing the color of a matte manicure. The main thing to consider is that matte manicure DOES DIRTY! This is not a gloss, from which everything that gets on it is immediately erased. Matte manicure has a rough surface on which dirt remains, like rubbing on suede. The lighter your manicure, the more noticeable it will be. Therefore, it is best to choose dark colors - from coral and darker (although coral can be overwritten). Ideal - black, brown, maroon, etc.


Advice: if you really want pink, white, etc., then stock up on nail polish remover or alcohol, which you will have to carry with you. We saw that the matte nails were dirty - wipe them with a cotton pad or a handkerchief dipped in one of these products. Yes, the smell will give you away, but the nails will look decent.

What you need for a matte manicure:


How to make a matte manicure with gel polish.


  1. We degrease the nails, clean the cuticle and slightly file the surface of the nail plate.
  2. Apply a base coat and dry it under the lamp for 2 minutes.
  3. Apply colored gel polishes and dry under a lamp. If the color is not intense enough, apply them in several layers.
  4. After drying, we apply top coats on the nails - matte and glossy, depending on the design. Dry under the lamp for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the sticky layer from the matte coating with liquid. This is not always necessary, but my manicure used a matte finish with a sticky layer.

The photo below shows how matte nails are made: applying colored gel polish, finishing, finishing after drying in a lamp for 2 minutes and finishing after removing the sticky layer (that is, the final result)

Here's what happened:


A dull everyday matte manicure, at the same time quite interesting, which will last at least 3 weeks. It can be adjusted (applied with finish coats at the cuticle) and worn further until it grows out completely or gets bored.

Often, the matte texture in manicure is not fully used on all nails, as a “highlight” of a manicure. Here are some examples:

Matte texture

Matte lacquer has become the hit of the season this year. However, it is almost impossible to find it on store shelves. The question arises: how did the women who keep up with fashion trends make the varnish matte? If you come across it, you will be shocked by the disproportionate price for a small bottle. There are several simple and reliable ways to give a glossy finish a stylish matte sheen at home.

For a longer lasting result, it is advisable to choose a high-quality varnish. It should be monochromatic, uniform, without decorative sparkles, otherwise it will not be possible to make a matte effect.

Before painting, you need to thoroughly clean the nails from the remnants of the previous varnish, smooth out the roughness, and degrease the surface. It is recommended to file your nails before manicure to give them a beautiful shape, as well as to clean out all the dirt from under them and remove the cuticle.

Below are the 2 most affordable ways to matte nails in everyday life.

Steam

You will need a kettle, saucepan or any other container where you can boil water.

If you have time, you can experiment with this procedure on 1-2 fingers first, so that in case of failure you do not have to remove the entire coating.

Cover your nails with a base for a manicure or just a colorless varnish. Then gently apply glossy polish to the surface of the nails in one or two coats. If bumps and bumps have formed, it is better to remove the varnish with a special liquid and redo it, because in this case the manicure will definitely be unsuccessful: all lumps and cracks are much more noticeable on a matte surface than on a glossy one.

Boil water (it is advisable to put the container on the stove in advance). Hold freshly painted nails for 10-15 seconds over the steam. Be extremely careful and careful - do not burn yourself!

After the procedure, dry your hands without additional devices.

With dry starch

Sprinkle a small amount of potato or cornstarch on any plastic or glass surface - a kind of "palette". Pour some polish in there. Mix these ingredients with a spoon or wooden stick until a homogeneous composition is obtained. You need to mix very quickly to prevent the varnish from drying out ahead of time. Apply the resulting mixture on your nails and wait until it hardens.

The union of conventional varnish and gel for nail extensions allowed us to obtain new properties that extend the life of the coating. Photos of matte gel polish for short nails can be seen on many sites on the Internet.

Gel polish, unlike regular polish, stays on nails for 2-4 weeks without damage.

It has a number of advantages:

  • does not rub off at the ends;
  • while wearing retains shine;
  • strengthens the nail plate;
  • no unpleasant odor;
  • the composition does not contain the harmful component formaldehyde;
  • you can create volume effects and decorate your nails with rhinestones and broths.

Manicure trends rush to such nail motifs as rainbow, amber, lace, geometric and floral ornaments, gradients.

Modern shape of short nails

The main trend of manicure forms in 2018 remains short nails up to 3 mm, sometimes up to 5 mm from the edge. Oval and almond-shaped and soft square shapes are preferred.

Matte gel polish for short nails (the photos clearly show and perfectly confirm this) visually lengthens the fingers by manipulating contrasting colors.

Fashionable shades of matte manicure

In fashion - deep saturated tones. Black and white colors serve as the main tone on the nail plates, as well as an additional pattern.

The fashionable color of manicure 2018 will be blue and all its shades:

  • ultramarine;

  • sea ​​wave;
  • cobalt;
  • cornflower;

  • sapphire;
  • turquoise;
  • azure.

In the forefront of the fashion path of flowers, red tones are also marching - burgundy, cherry, chocolate and marsala. Matte gel polish for short nails (the photo shows such options) in muted colors is very popular in 2018. In the spring and summer of 2018, sunny and brilliant shades will be in demand.

Methods for matting the surface of the nail

There are several ways to get a matte surface on gel polishes:


How to make a matte manicure at home

Those who prefer to save time and money on visiting the salon can do a matte manicure at home.

Required tools and materials:

  1. UV lamp;
  2. pusher (shaber), for shifting the cuticle and removing pterygium;
  3. file;
  4. gel polish;
  5. base;
  6. antiseptic or primer;
  7. acrylic Powder;
  8. cuticle softening oil

To soften the cuticles, soak your fingers in warm water with a few drops of oil. Wipe with a napkin.

  • give the chosen shape to the nails, move or remove the cuticle with a scraper;
  • a coarse-grained file (bafa) removes the keratin layer;
  • clean the surface and degrease it, cover it with a primer;
  • apply a thin layer of the base with rubbing movements, dry;
  • apply 2-3 thin layers of gel polish, each layer is dried in a UV lamp;
  • perform a top coat (gel polish), dry in a UV lamp;

  • make a gel polish coating, seal the ends with it;
  • acrylic powder is applied and dried with a lamp, excess powder is removed.

Decor methods for matte manicure

The procedure for applying the decor of a matte manicure is almost the same and obeys the same principles.

Matte gel polish for short nails

Matte gel polish for short nails (photos of the compositions are presented below) with rhinestones and broths add solemnity to manicure when they are used in decor.

Process of creation:

  • The file is shaped, the cuticle is removed.
  • Lay the base, dry.

  • Cover with 2 layers of gel polish on top and dry them alternately in a UV lamp.
  • They put the top on the places of the pattern under the rhinestones and bouillons.
  • With tweezers, rhinestones and bouillons are carefully laid on a wet top, lightly pressed to the surface, and dried in a lamp.
  • With a transparent top coat the places around the jewelry with a brush and dry for 2 minutes. lamp, remove stickiness.

Kamifubuki

Kamifubuki give creativity to manicure:

  • After standard nail treatment, a base is applied and dried in a lamp.
  • Coated with colored gel polish twice, each layer is dried in a lamp.
  • The top is applied and until it has risen, lay out the pattern with tweezers or a wax pencil with kamifubuki, and dry it.
  • Cover with top, polymerize for 2 minutes.

Fashionable decor elements also include:

  • holographic grid;

  • beads;
  • sequins;

  • Jewelry;
  • chains;
  • holographic hearts and ribbons;

  • plush;
  • glowing powder (glow-in-the-dark);
  • threads;
  • holographic rivets;
  • rectangular rhinestones;

  • wire;
  • golden figurines.

Lace design

Lace design is performed by different methods. It is applied to one, two or all fingers.

Tassel drawing:

  • Nails are covered with gel polish in 2 layers and top in 1, dried in a lamp. Remove stickiness. A little gel paint of a contrasting color to the main one or close to it is dripped onto the palette.
  • With a thin brush (possible No. 5.0), they capture a drop and consistently create a lace pattern. Dry and remove stickiness.
  • A layer of primer, a base is applied to degreased surfaces, dried in a lamp.
  • Cover with 2 layers of gel polish, successively dried in a lamp.
  • A lace sticker or an openwork tape is placed on the nail, pressed.
  • Cut off the excess and cover with a layer of transparent varnish.
  • Dry and remove stickiness.

When using simple lace without impregnation, the nail is pre-treated with a layer of glue.

Stencil:

  • A stencil is applied to the prepared nails (1 layer of primer + base + drying in a lamp + 2 layers of gel polish dried in a lamp).
  • Apply gel polish or acrylic paint, dry in a lamp. Remove the stencil and cover with a layer of clear varnish.
  • Sliders:
  • The slider with an openwork pattern is placed on a damp cloth to soften.
  • Prepare nails as in the first case.
  • The slider is released from the base and applied to the nail with a slight deviation from the cuticle.
  • The resulting bulges are cut off.
  • Grind off excess, cover with top 2 times.
  • Remove stickiness.

Patterns and ornament

Monograms and patterns are made with thin brushes. There are other techniques: stamping (with the help of stamps) and dotted (dotem, needle or any sharp objects).

For stamping, you need a stamp, a metal plate with patterns, a stamp with a rubber surface, a scraper to clean the disc.

Process of creation:

  • They shape the nails with a file, degrease the surface and cover with a base.
  • Apply gel polish of the main color, dry.
  • A stencil on a metal plate is varnished in a contrasting color.
  • Scrap off the excess from the stencil with a scraper, without touching the varnish in the recesses.
  • Capture the image with the rubber surface of the stamp, pressing it firmly against the stencil.
  • From the stamp, an image is applied to the nail, pressing them tightly against each other.
  • Dry and top coat.

In the dot technique of patterns, the basic tool is dots. They also use improvised ones: needles, hairpins, sharp wooden sticks.

Creations:

  • Nails are formed, degreased with a primer, a base is applied, dried.
  • Coat the gel with base color varnish, dry for 2 minutes in a lamp.
  • Dots or other tool perform a bitmap gel polish in contrasting colors. Dry with a lamp.
  • Perform the top, dry, remove stickiness.

Matte jacket

Matte jacket is done with matte gel polish. But you can make it with ordinary varnish by applying matting methods and using a different range of colors.

It is done like this:

  • Form nails with a file, remove the cuticle.
  • Buff No. 240 removes gloss, degreases and applies ultrabond.
  • Cover the base of the nail and the edge with a thin layer, dry.
  • Apply gel polish and dry.
  • With a brush, paint a French (smile) varnish on the edges of the nails in a contrasting or white shade, dry it.
  • Apply top and polymerize with a lamp, remove stickiness.

Lunar manicure

On short nails, holes at the root are a special decoration of matte gel polish. Example in the photo:

The holes are made in a semicircle, arc or triangle. Luning is performed with a brush, stencil, foil.

For the moon design with a brush:

  • On prepared nails (decoration with a file + removal of the cuticle with a scraper + disinfection + base + UV lamp + 2 layers of gel polish + drying for 2 minutes in a UV lamp), draw holes with a contrasting shade at the root of the nail with a brush, dry.
  • A fixative is applied, dried in a UV lamp.

Wells stenciled:

  • On prepared nails, as in the first case, a stencil is fixed and a contrasting color is applied to the hole.

  • The sticky components are removed, dried, everything is fixed with a top and dried.

Foil wells:

  • On prepared nails (1 layer of primer + base + drying in a lamp + 2 layers of gel polish dried in a lamp).
  • The holes are drawn with a brush with special glue and foil is placed on top of it.
  • When the glue dries, remove the excess foil.
  • Fix with a finish, dry in a UV lamp.

The hole at the base of the nail is sometimes not painted over with a contrast varnish or a colorless gel polish is used.

Geometry

There are several options for such nail art using adhesive tape, shiny stripes, stencils, brushes.

Geometry using tape:

  • After the standard design of nails, coating with a base and drying in a UV lamp, adhesive tape is glued to the nails.
  • Paint over the tape with a layer of gel polish, remove the adhesive tape, dry in a lamp.
  • Top coat, dry and degrease.

Reception with shiny stripes:

  • After the standard design of nails, coating with a base and drying in a UV lamp, shiny strips are glued. Cover a colorless gel polish on top in several layers, drying each in a UV lamp.
  • The closing top is applied, dried and degreased.

Geometry stencils are adhesive tape, paper with an adhesive base and manicure tape.

You can make a pattern with construction tape in the form of "patchwork":

  • Decorate nails, apply base, dry.
  • After coating with gel polish and drying, apply adhesive tape at different angles to the surface, painting over open areas with gel polish of different colors.
  • Finish with a top and dry.

The brush for geometric manicure is a classic.

Technique for performing a gradient in contrasting shades for one of the nails:

  • Nails are formed, covered with a base, dried.
  • Apply white gel polish, polymerize in a lamp.
  • Make 2 drops of white and burgundy varnish on the foil.
  • Add a burgundy hue to a drop of white and mix with a brush.
  • Rhombuses are depicted at the base, performing a jagged fence in a mixed tone, dried.
  • Strengthen the burgundy color in a mixed drop on the foil and make the second row of diamonds with a brush, dry.
  • Make the color darker from row to row, drying each in a lamp.
  • Close the finish, dry.

The top novelties of matte gel polish for short nails include its combination with a glossy finish. The photo shows some versions of the combination of different techniques.

Video about matte gel polish on short nails

The original idea for creating matte nails:

Matte top features: