Gloss on nails is not recognized as an expensive and luxurious way of decorating them. Today there is a frosted coating in fashion, a coating that is devoid of excess gloss, resembles the texture of velvet or suede, and sometimes completely resembles river sand or the eggs of rare fish. And to apply the original coating designers advise on gel forms, allowing to ensure the greatest visual appeal of the entire decor. But is it possible to make a matte manicure with gel polish on its own or having resorted to the help of a master? This application technique has its own peculiarities of application. How to apply the top with a matte effect at home and what are the rules for fixing the result - all these points require careful consideration.
Features and benefits of coating
The desire to make the gel polish matt today is expressed not only by leading stylists, but also by women of fashion who want to follow the most relevant trends. However, if the gloss easily hides many of the “flaws” of an inexperienced master, the foundation for a manicure without excessive shine requires more careful preparation. The irregularities of the nail plate can be corrected with the help of the correctly chosen color and texture of the composition. In addition, it is imperative to carefully monitor the quality of work performance, otherwise it is not necessary to talk about the durability of the coating.
The unspoken rule is considered and the selection of colors. For the summer, they choose sunny sandy, natural and light tones. In autumn and winter, deep, rich shades are appropriate. Spring is ruled by a flower gamma.
Among the obvious advantages of a matte manicure based on gel polish can be noted:
- original design solution;
- a wide range of additional decorative elements;
- extensive color range;
- easy application without effort;
- high resistance to mechanical damage with respect to technology.
How to prepare the nail plate
When it is decided to do the nails with the use of gel polish, it is very important to make sure that they are really ready for change. Careful care is not everything. It is very important to remove the cuticle in a timely manner so that it does not interfere with the formation of a decorative coating. In addition, it is imperative to pre-process the nail edge to give the desired shape. The surface of the plate is processed with a buff, degreased using a special primer. In this preparation for the formation of a matte finish is complete.
Features of applying top
If a matte finish is formed for the first time, then it will be more correct to follow a certain sequence of actions already developed by the masters.
- Ultrafond is applied to the defatted and sanded nail plate.
- The base is laid on top of it, sealing the hem. All applied layers are dried.
- Gel polish is applied to the surface with the mandatory distribution on the end. Subjected to polymerization.
- After the curing process is completed, one or two layers of decorative varnish are applied. The number of layers depends on the density of the coating.
- Applying a matte top. It is evenly distributed over the surface of the nail, dried under the lamp. Add a little playfulness to the decor helps drawing the glossy line with the usual type of finishing gel.
- After the final drying cycle, the resulting coating is thoroughly processed, including in the place of contiguity of the cuticle.
Helps gel polish, if all the steps were carried out correctly, up to 4 weeks, without requiring an update, while maintaining the specified texture.
Original design at home
How to make a matte manicure gel varnish unique at home? The first thing you should pay attention - stamping or stamping. On a light coating, contrasting dark patterns look very expressive and make it possible to achieve a fashionable effect even to those who do not have any artistic skills. Matt french service looks no less original, especially when combined with metallic nail tips. Suitable for use in combination with a matte base and moon manicure - it is often made with different textures, but mainly in nudes, emphasizing the depth of the main color.
Matte finish in deep black, blue, purple, wine tint - an ideal field for fashionable experiments with a manicure. Here you can use nail tape to create strips, stencil paper. No less impressive is the blending of the glossy and matte top with the transition to the tip of the ombra of the nail. The gradient is created using a special brush, by mixing shades on the palette. For the greatest effect, the coating is used not on all five fingers, but on one or two nails, combined with monochrome solutions.
What color to choose for a matte effect?
To make the matte gel polish look most impressive, you should pay attention to current fashion trends in this area. Among the most impressive design delights here can be identified deep black, and dazzling white. They allow you to successfully experiment with the realization of the most daring design fantasies, as well as cover the disadvantages of the coating quite well. Another favorite is the ultramarine color - from Prussian blue to cornflowers. The owner of fair skin suits light turquoise hue.
The matte effect looks great in combination with rich dessert, spicy and wine shades. Noble burgundy, mocha and chocolate, tones of cinnamon or saffron look in this embodiment incredibly impressive, they are very suitable for owners of sultry appearance and dark skin. For Scandinavian blondes, experiments with matte tops are also quite accessible - they are recommended to try on themselves the brilliance of diamonds and the sunny color range of shades used to decorate the nail plate.
How to turn a glossy finish into matte
Make a glossy gel polish fashionable matte coating is not difficult if you choose the right supplies. The simplest solution is the use of abrasive grinding. The coating is made in the classical way, after which, removing the sticky layer, its surface is treated with a 180-220 saw file. In this way, excessive gloss is eliminated. And in order not to risk resistance, the topcoat can be applied in two layers.
An equally popular solution to achieve a matte effect is the use of special acrylic powder. It does not have its own color, but gives a velvety effect to the finished coating. Apply the composition on top of the undies top using a fan brush. Excess powder is removed after polymerization, leaving no traces of it. In this case, the result obtained even at home, will be very impressive.
Can I use regular varnish?
The use of gel polish in combination with the usual varnish and the original matte top is quite acceptable if all the necessary requirements and rules are met. The procedure in this case will be the following:
- applying a color coating on the nail plate, formed using gel polish;
- securing the selected color coating top composition;
- remove remaining stickiness;
- applying a matte top designed for classic varnish.
Modern trends in the field of nail design allow you to achieve a salon effect even when using budget funds. If you buy a matte varnish is not possible, it is worth trying to do it yourself. For this, the nail is covered with a base, then a mixture of varnish and cornstarch is applied on it (the color will be lighter). After curing, the coating will acquire the desired dullness. But experimenting with a steam bath is not recommended - the durability of the result will be low. In addition, in this case, the risks of skin burns are high.
The original and effective matte manicure was at the peak of popularity not by chance. It provides a high level of resistance due to the use of gel polish as a base, it looks incredibly impressive without significant effort. The variety of textures, color depth, and unusual design solutions - this is what every modern fashionista can get if she decides to try out actual trends in the field of nail design.
How to make a matte manicure, see the video below.
