How to make the varnish matte. How to make a matte manicure at home: the necessary materials and tools. How to apply a matte top to gel polish

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

For a longer result, it is advisable to choose a high-quality varnish. It should be monochromatic, uniform, without decorative sequins, 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, degrease the surface. It is recommended to file your nails before manicure to give them beautiful shape, as well as clean out all impurities from under them and remove the cuticle.

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

With steam

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

If you have time, you can start by experimenting with this procedure on 1 or 2 fingers, so that in case of failure you do not have to remove the entire coating.

Cover your nails with a manicure base or just a colorless polish. Then gently apply a glossy polish to the surface of your nails in one or two coats. If irregularities and bumps have formed, it is better to remove the varnish with a special liquid and redo it, since in this case the manicure will be unambiguously 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 over steam for 10-15 seconds. Be extremely careful and careful - do not burn yourself!

After the procedure, dry your hands without any accessories.

Want your pens to look amazing on a date, a holiday party, or just at work? We will reveal to you all the nuances of how to do it yourself quickly and easily matte manicure – main trend modern nail art. This manicure creates a velvet effect on the hands. It suits both casual and evening styles. romantic image... In general, it is quite versatile, but it all depends on which varnish color you choose.

A set of necessary tools

Matte varnish is sold in stores, but a quality product is quite expensive - about 250 rubles per color. One shade, as they say, will not go far, so we will tell you how to create a matte effect on nails at home using regular varnish.

In order to achieve the effect of velvet on the nails, in addition to your own curiosity and creativity, you will need:

1. An honorary inhabitant of every self-respecting kitchen is an electric kettle. Or a small container in which you can boil water.
2. Nail polish of your favorite shade or several different shades- depending on whether you want to decorate your nails additionally.
3. Nail polish remover with multiple cotton pads or hygienic and sticks.
4. 10 nails that have gone through the preparation procedure.

That, in fact, is all.

Training

In order for the varnish to lay down evenly, and the manicure to last longer, it is necessary to clean, clean the nails from the previous coating, degrease them with a nail polish remover. You do not need to moisturize your hands with cream, this can affect the uniformity of the nail coating.

Any manicure and decor looks untidy on unkempt hands, and a matte manicure - and even more so, since it always turns attention to the hands. Therefore, you need to carefully file down the nails, give them the same shape, if necessary, remove the burrs and cuticles - as you usually do.

In order to do a matte manicure at home, you will need about 30 minutes. Please note that you cannot apply a quick-drying fixer, since in this case all the velvety will disappear. Therefore, make sure that nothing prevents you from waiting for the natural drying of the moisture and the coating itself on the nails.

Magical metamorphosis step by step

1. Turn on the kettle and wait until the water gets very hot or boils - we need intense steam to appear.
2. Apply to prepared nails regular varnish that you liked. We need to achieve a dense, uniform, saturated color, so apply the varnish in 2-3 layers without streaks and transitions.
3. The nails should not dry out, therefore, 10 seconds after application, when the varnish is evenly distributed, we substitute the nails under steam. We keep our hand at a height of 10-15 centimeters, so as not to burn ourselves.
4. We keep the nails over the steam for 1-1.5 minutes.
5. Do not blot your nails with anything, everything should dry naturally. As the water dries, a matte effect appears.
6. After the matte varnish has dried, you can start decorating your nails.

As you can see, sleight of hand and no magic.

1. Light colors do not look very expressive in this version of manicure, so choose more saturated cold shades: gray-blue, gray, gray-lilac, blue, ash, black, emerald, fuchsia.
2. If the polish contains glitter or mother-of-pearl, then the nails will look a little dirty, so choose solid polishes.
3. This manicure looks best on oval nails. On square ones, it can look somewhat rude.
4. For a more even and consistent result, do not apply the varnish to all nails at once. First, cover 2-3 nails, create a matte effect, then proceed to the next.
5. If a solid matte manicure seems too restrained to someone, you can add glossy accents. To do this, take a transparent or colored glossy varnish and apply it to the free edge of the nail to make a jacket, dot or draw any pattern. It will stand out texturedly against the velvet background. Either the same shade or ordinary transparent varnish looks most impressive.
6. do not use fat cream for hands. From this, the effect of velvety is leveled.

Video: 5 ways to make matte nails

Do not be afraid to complement your image with interesting details, unusual solutions, fashionable inventions.

Matte manicure is not a new trend in the beauty industry. But the procedure has gained popularity today. Matte manicure will suit any style. In order to make such a coating on the nails, it is not necessary to visit the salon. The procedure can be performed at home if you know some of the nuances.

Depending on the method of performing the procedure, the following tools and materials may be needed in the work:

Of course, to perform a matte manicure, you will also need classic tools:

• nail scissors;
• nailfile;
• cotton buds;
• cotton pads;
• nail polish remover;
• orange stick for cuticle removal;
• hand cream.

Performing a matte manicure at home

Matte manicure is done in many ways. Let's consider the main ones.

Based on gel polish

There are four options for performing a matte gel polish-based manicure.

With a matte top

Video: how to perform a matte gel polish manicure using a top coat

Using a grinder

With transparent acrylic powder

It is worth paying attention to the fact that acrylic powder requires some skill, since after being applied to the nail, it quickly hardens.

Acrylic Powder possesses unpleasant odor which can cause headaches. Therefore, it is recommended to ventilate the room before, during and after the procedure.

With matte dust

Based on regular varnish

There are also four main ways to do a matte manicure based on regular varnish.

Using a matte top

Video: performing a matte manicure based on regular varnish using a top coat

Matt varnish

Using corn starch

Using a steam bath

Video: how to make a matte manicure using steam

Photo Gallery: Matte Manicure Design Ideas

On a black matte manicure, gold inserts look good Classic matte manicure can be used as a base for various patterns and decor Purple in matte manicure is especially popular lately
The combination of gloss and dullness is a popular trend in manicure Classic matte manicure is a solid pastel finish Matte manicure in pale pink color is suitable for romantic natures
The green color of a matte manicure will tell from the girl's good taste The red color of the matte finish is great for a date.

The coating on nails with a matting effect looks sophisticated, gentle, eye-catching. You can make a matte manicure not only in a beauty salon, but also at home.

How to do a matte manicure at home

Gloss on nails is a timeless classic. But you always want to add something new, unusual to your manicure. One of the types of coatings that dilute the already boring design is matte.

There are several ways:

• the use of a top coating with a matte effect;
• applying steam to remove gloss;
• use of flour.

What these three options have in common is that the applied varnish must be completely dry in order to achieve the expected effect. Let's deal with each of the methods, highlighting the pros and cons.

Top coverage

The easiest way is to cover your nails with matting varnish. This solution is available for both regular varnishes and gel varnishes. Manufacturers have long been presenting products of various price segment, even in an ordinary household store, you can find a varnish with a matting effect.

First, you should apply the top, then cover your nails with varnish in one or two layers.

For gel polish, you must first remove the sticky layer from the nail so that the coating is as matte as possible. If the top has residual stickiness, then it is not necessary to remove it immediately, it is better to wait 3-5 minutes for the nails to cool completely, otherwise there is a risk of getting a cloudy coating.

• available;
• comfortable;
• does not require time-consuming.

Steam application

The cheapest way is to use steam to create a matte finish. In this case, all you need is a pot of boiling water and patience.

Apply base to nails, then one thin coat of colored polish, wait for it to dry and apply a second coat. The procedure must be performed alternately for each nail so that the varnish does not dry out.

After applying the second coat, hold your nails over the steam so as not to burn yourself. You need to keep it for about two minutes so that the coating has time to set and lose its gloss.

Such a manicure will take much more time than just applying a top coat with a matting effect.

To get the desired effect, keep your nails over steam for at least 2-3 minutes

• can be made without using additional materials: only base and colored varnish;
• looks almost the same as using a matte finish.

• takes a long time;
• unsafe;
• may look sloppy if not careful.

Flour use

This method requires flour, a sieve, a container, and a soft makeup brush. This method allows you to make all nails matte at once, so it will take less time than the previous method.

1. First, apply a colored coat.
2. Next, pour a little flour into the container and pick up the product with a fluffy, soft brush, shaking off the excess.
3. Run the brush over the nail, as if rubbing flour, but not hard, otherwise there is a risk of ruining the coating.
4. Then dip your nail in water to dissolve the flour lumps. If they remain, gently brush them off, being careful not to damage the coating.
5. Do not apply topcoat, this will make the finish glossy again.

• no additional funds are needed, which is necessary in every home;
• safely;
• simple enough.

The last two methods are only suitable for ordinary varnishes, since an ultraviolet lamp is needed to dry the gel polish. It is easier and easier to purchase a matte finish: it is more convenient to work with it, it copes with its task efficiently, additionally strengthens the nails, and makes the coating more durable.

Video bonus: how to make a matte effect

See also our selection of photos with matte manicure ideas:.

Every girl can make a matte finish. Such a coating looks restrained, but very stylish and elegant. Even at home, you can create this effect.

Fashionable matte manicure successfully competes with classic gloss this season. At the same time, many girls do not dare to experiment on radically replacing their favorite shiny coating with an elegant velvety one. If you are worried about the new design of the nails, before you go to the salon and spend money on a new coating, try making the varnish matte at home. There are several simple ways to transform a manicure from a regular shiny to a calm velor finish.

How to make nail polish with matte salon products?

Since the coating of nails with gel polish is not a cheap pleasure, many practical ladies have long acquired their own UV lamp and other accessories for carrying out this procedure at home. If your arsenal has everything you need for high-quality home manicure with the exception of matte varnish, take your time to buy it. With the help of specialized tools, you can give the desired effect to all your favorite glossy shades at no extra cost.

Matte top coat

A clear matte finish applied over a colored gloss works wonders. To create a "velvet" manicure, you must perform the same steps as when covering with a simple or gel polish with a glossy shine:

• nail and cuticle treatment;
• coating with two layers of gel with intermediate drying with a lamp;
• applying a matte top;
• removal of the sticky layer.

Acrylic Powder

Acrylic manicure powder is sold in specialized cosmetics stores. Apply it over the usual gel polish and top coat with a gloss, however, the top is not dried in the lamp before applying the powder. You just need to sprinkle the nails with powder, and then hold them under the lamp for a couple of minutes. After that, the remnants of the powder are carefully removed with a brush.

Matte dust

You can also buy matte dust from beauty stores. Its main difference from powder is in the method of application. After covering with a top, dust is applied to the nails with a brush, very carefully, in a thin layer, and the manicure is subjected to final processing in a lamp.

How to make a matte varnish with improvised means?

In addition to special coatings, which nevertheless belong to professional cosmetics, any girl can resort to alternative options for turning a glossy manicure into a matte one with the help of improvised means that everyone has at home.

Hot steam

This is the easiest method, but slightly extreme, since hot steam or water can be very scalded. Are you ready to take the risk? Then just hold your hands over the hot steam from the boiling water while the nail polish is still wet. The glossy finish will instantly acquire a beautiful velvety texture; all you have to do is let the varnish dry.

Nail polishing

Ready glossy manicure easy to turn into the desired matte finish with a regular grinder. You can use a buff or a milling cutter. With their help, remove part of the top coat, carefully walking along nail plate... After processing, wipe your nails with a disinfectant sponge.

Corn or potato starch

A bag of starch can instantly transform a shiny varnish coating into a fashionable velvety with a sandy effect. This method, like the option described below, is suitable for regular varnish, but not for gel. First, the nails are processed in preparation for manicure procedures, then a base coat is applied. After that, the varnish of the selected shade is mixed with potato or corn starch on a palette or in a suitable container. To begin with, you should take a small amount of varnish, sufficient to apply one or two layers to all nails. A pinch of starch is added to the varnish, thoroughly but quickly mixed and applied to the nails. The substance obtained by mixing should be homogeneous, without lumps.

Baking soda

With the help of baking soda, regular nail polish is easily transformed into a matte polish, although this procedure requires some preparation and will take more time than all described above. You will need: baking soda, a fine sieve, nail polish and base coat, and a very soft bristled makeup brush. The procedure for creating a magical velvet manicure using soda includes the following steps:

• soda must be sifted, removing all lumps;
• a base coat is applied to the nails of one hand, let it dry;
• a glossy varnish is applied over the base without drying;
• gently, with a brush, smear the liquid varnish with soda;
• soda is left on the nails for a few seconds for a reaction to occur;
• the remains of soda are removed with the same brush or rinsed in a bath with water;
• the procedure is repeated on the other hand.

Step-by-step processing of two hands in turn is needed so that the varnish on the second hand does not have time to dry while you apply baking soda to the nails of the first hand.

If you are satisfied with the result of treating nails with soda and starch, make for yourself a bottle of matte varnish of one or more of your favorite shades at home. To do this, mix the popped varnish (no more than two-thirds of the liquid should remain in the bottle) with starch and stir well. Let the bottle brew for a day and use as directed. In the same way, you can make a matte transparent glossy finish. Want to experiment with color? Add matte eyeshadow to the starch and stir well to test the resulting shade.

Matte manicure options

Now that you know how you can make a matte polish at home at no extra cost, you can fantasize about a beautiful "velvet" manicure. It is not at all necessary to make all nails matte. Alternate gloss with sand effect by painting your nails entirely or using these textures to create a jacket. Combinations of matte lacquer texture of different tones with rhinestones, lace and abstract patterns drawn on a stencil on a "sandy" background, alternating glitter with a velvet texture and other bold decisions look very stylish.

Try, fantasize and create your own nail art for every day and for special occasions!