When I think of a nice manicure, my
mind immediately jumps to well-maintained, shiny nails. After all, isn’t that
why we all use top coats? But even though I absolutely love that
look, sometimes I just need something different.
Something edgier. Darker.
On the complete other side of the spectrum is matte nail polish. Exactly what it sounds like, matte finish means a polish that’s completely devoid of shine.
Matte nails have been trendy for a new seasons now – ever since king of cool Alexander Wang sent matte nails down his Fall 2010 runway, the trend has been everywhere, including the runways at DKNY, L.A.M.B., and Catherine Malandrino.
Many runway beauty trends are extreme
(to say the least), but I think this one is definitely doable!
If you guys are curious about matte nails, read on for my top tip
on getting this look!
Applying a Matte Top Coat:
The application of
a matte top coat is a little different than a normal top coat,
and takes a little more work to get right.
While a shiny top coat can camouflage
most application mistakes, a matte top coat does the opposite – it
will magnify any unevenness, streaks, or other issues on your nail.
Furthermore, it takes a long time to dry – I’d say it takes 20 minutes until you’re OK to drive or read, but a full hour or two until your nails are completely hard. Also, something I dislike about Essie’s Matte About You (or perhaps matte top coats in general) is that itoffers absolutely no protection against chips.
Furthermore, it takes a long time to dry – I’d say it takes 20 minutes until you’re OK to drive or read, but a full hour or two until your nails are completely hard. Also, something I dislike about Essie’s Matte About You (or perhaps matte top coats in general) is that itoffers absolutely no protection against chips.
Even with all of these pitfalls,
however, I still think a matte top coat is the way to go –
for your money, it makes more sense to buy one bottle of polish you can use
with every shade you own.
And the rewards are worth the effort – matte nails are so chic and absolutely perfect for the cold months!
And the rewards are worth the effort – matte nails are so chic and absolutely perfect for the cold months!
1. Glossy French Tips – via The Drugstore Princess
This look is so easy to do and looks awesome. Just put tape on your tips, paint the rest of your nail with a matte top coat and voila – french tips with a twist!
What do you guys think?
Would you try matte
nails?
Do you
already rock the look?
Do you prefer matte polish or a
matte top coat?
Tell me everything in the comments!
I have tried the matte colours and love it especially the greys*
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