Matte manicure always attracts the attention of others, distinguishing a woman from the crowd. Today, this type of texture is a trend in the nail industry. It looks noble and elegant, with its naturalness and expressiveness outperforms many varieties with unusual effects. But the matte finish has its own characteristics. How to make the best design based on a pink matte finish will be discussed later.
Features of the invoice
Today, matte varnish is not an easy coating. Masters of nail salons offer their customers design with the use of hybrid varnishes. They are durable and attractive, look fresh almost their entire life, which averages from two to five weeks. These varnish products are designed to work with a special lamp, under which each layer of materials used is dried on the nails.
Matte gel polishes today have 4 types of textures for textiles. Their surface can imitate satin, velveteen, velor or velvet. Such coatings look expensive and status, and especially attractive in sensual pink. However, in order for a manicure with a matte varnish to be perfect, you need to take into account some subtleties, for example:
- the surface of the nail should be polished perfectly, any defect will affect the texture of the coating;
- any curvature of the nail will be noticeable if the varnish is applied incorrectly;
- when working with initially matte pigment, you can not use the usual top with gloss, since this will cause the dull effect to disappear;
- the matte coating dries longer than the glossy one, and the choice of pigment and type of drying lamp is of particular importance.
How is the coating created?
If there is no matte finish at home, but you want to make it matte manicure, you can use several methods to achieve the desired result.
Matte top
For example, you can use the usual glossy pink coating and a special matte top with a velvet effect. As a rule, the technique itself does not change its essence: after two layers of pigment, a matting top is applied to the nails, and the coating is dried under a special lamp.
Performing such a design, it is worth considering the fact that the topcoat will make the shade of pigmented pink lighter.
Acrylic Powder
The original texture with a frosted effect can be obtained using acrylic powder. In this case, the surface will appear not only matte, but velvety and effective. If you use a special powder of a transparent color, you can achieve the effect of "velvet sand". The powder can be ordered on the Internet or purchased in a specialized store, working with it according to the basic method of manicure.
To get an unusual textured effect, sprinkle it on the top, after which the nails are dried under the lamp. The remaining powder is removed with a brush.
Dust
There is another way of matting varnish. To give a beautiful texture use the so-called dust or another type of powder. Just like acrylic powder, it is economical and can have different tones of the color palette. However, it is not sprinkled on a sticky top, but spread with a brush, after which it is dried in a lamp.
Grinding
There are times when there is neither a matte gel polish at home, nor a top with a matte effect. In this case, you can do otherwise: the effect of the matte surface can be given to the nails with a cutter or buff. Of course, not all of us will perform the procedure flawlessly, however, if you can still partially remove the gloss from the pigment, the coating will look velvet. After polishing, you need to wipe the nail with a sponge and treat with a disinfector.
Starch
You can change the texture of the varnish with corn or potato starch. In this case, the surface of the coating will turn out beautiful and velvety. To achieve the desired effect, one pinch of starch is enough.
However, this product is not used for gel polish, but for the usual coating, which does not need drying lamps. Adding starch will slightly change the saturation of the varnish (it will become lighter), while the texture will also slightly change.
Change the texture in the bottle
If at home there is a beautiful tone of pink, which urgently needs to be turned into a matte pigment, you can do this using powder or even non-shiny eyeshadow. In order for the coating to have a uniform texture, it is necessary to shake it well after adding matting substances. However, you need to add powder or shadow in dosage, otherwise you can spoil the product that is.
Trendy Design Options
Pink manicure with a matte texture opens up a lot of opportunities for design. It is suitable for most well-known nail decoration techniques, and also allows various combinations of them among themselves. The simplest, but rather noble design option is the design of all nails with matte varnish. A classic manicure without a picture or decor will look spectacular, adding notes of nobility and aristocracy to the female image.
Superfine looks matte manicure in gradient technique. At the same time, the design can be made of several related shades, which will give the pink manicure versatility. If you want a game of contrasting tones, you can combine pink with shades of pastel colors.
If you make the stretch of tones as inconspicuous as possible, you will get a chic design that can be used as a basis for further decoration.
It is fashionable to combine matte texture with gloss.For example, you can take a traditional or inverted jacket as the basis of design. The main background may be matte, and the smile is made by gloss. If you want something new, instead of a smile, you can make a thin outline-stroke of the nail plate. The same color can depict a simple pattern on the nail.
A stylish idea is a design on a matte background with transparent drops. It creates a rain effect on matte nails.
If you want tenderness, you can complete the design with a lace pattern. In this regard, stamping will be the best option for complementing equipment. Stamps with various patterns and ornaments, made in contrasting colors on matte pink, will look gentle and professional.
A harmonious combination of matte texture and sparkling decor. If the mix with gloss can seem vulgar and tasteless, the duo of velvety pink varnish with small rhinestones will give luxury and aesthetics. Of course, voluminous and large crystals are not suitable for pink, but the appropriate and metered emphasis in the form of small pebbles will allow you to add expressiveness and delicate taste to the design.
Accents
Matte design options look elegant in which one or more fingers have an accent design. For example, a matte pink manicure can be decorated:
- marshmallow sticker
- glossy varnish with embossed powdery pattern;
- silver gel polish;
- broth, decorating with a microbead the entire surface of the nail;
- a handle made of small rhinestones, highlighting the cuticle area;
- floral pattern in a contrasting tone;
- stucco molding or volumetric image (shell, flower);
- any type of manicure foil, including foil tape.
There are many ideas for decorating a pink matte manicure. For example, if a design with a pattern is chosen as the basis, you can complement the accent with rhinestones. Even a painted feather on an accent nail, decorated with a single small rhinestone, will add expressiveness to a matte manicure.
What you need to know more?
Matte color is good for nails of various shapes. Pink symbolizes tenderness, and therefore the form in this case should be appropriate. Looks great pink on straight and oval nails. Such a manicure will also look good on the almond-shaped nails, which today are again becoming popular. But the clear claws of a sharp shape and huge length are taboo for a pink design.
When choosing a design with a matte texture, you must take into account the degree of saturation of the tone used. For example, bright pink tones are good for vacation and relaxation. For everyday images, it is necessary to select muted or light, pale pink shades of pink varnish. Pink-gray contrasts using light gray tones will be good in this case.
As for the sequins, rhinestones and shimmer additions of matte manicure, this design is good for evening bows. The abundance of brilliance is not suitable for every day, it is better to use a rubbing, giving the accent nails an unusual texture.
The smallest sparkles of this powder allow to give a unique effect to an accented nail of a matte manicure. This design does not look vulgar or tasteless.
Workshop on creating a matte pink manicure with a gradient and rubbing, see below.