Matte nail polish is becoming quite the trend this year. With its sleek finish, it can either be classy and sophisticated or fun and edgy. It all depends on what kind of look you are going for!
Are you ready to try matte nails? We have put together a gallery of our favorite trendy ideas for matte nail art.
Whether you are looking for cute nail designs for summer fun or a more classic look, we have something for everyone!
Matte Nails with Rhinestones
Pimped Out Plum
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We love this striking deep purple matte with white rhinestones!
Shades of Gray
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We’re only talking two shades of gray, not 50! This trendy take on the mani with a light gray base and smoky tips is smooth and sultry! Also you can do the glittery accent on the one finger.
Patterned Matte Nails
Polka Dot Explosion
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Polka dots are always fun and girly! And they look just nice with matte shades like this light purple base with dark purple polka dots. Or, mix it up with bursts of color on a black or white matte base!
Plaid Nails
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If you love plaid, you’ll flip for this gorgeous red and black plaid matte effect!
Leather and Lace
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We love this white lacy effect on a nude matte base. You can easily duplicate the lace look with nail stamps.
Leopard Spots
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This neon pink matte base with black and gold leopard spots is a bit sassy if you want to show your catty side!
Swirls and Whirls
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We love this swirly effect with deep blue matte and gliterry black swirls which you can either draw with a toothpick or use swirly nail stamps!
Purple Ethnic
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Ethnic designs are very popular this season. A bright purple color with geometric patterns on several fingers are super modern.
Easy Matte Nail Designs
Goth Girl
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If you love black, you’ll love this simple black matte look. Perfect for Halloween or to bring out your inner goth chic!
Two Toned Texture
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This mani on a black matte base with sparkly black stripes can easily be duplicated with nail art tape.
Pink Matte Mani
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We know that every girl secretly loves pink. This pretty matte pink with its shiny pink stripe at the tip gives the look and feel of a traditional mani with an added burst of pink!
Stripes Ombre
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It will be fantastic to mix white and pink shades of nail polish on your nails. You can use almost all of your favorite colors to create this stripes ombre nail design.
Matte Nails with Accent
Flowers
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We think this dark base with light matte flowers is totally girly and chic! The best part is that you can use any floral design to achieve this fun feminine look!
Black and White Tribal Matte Nail Art
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Black and white nails are always classy but this black and white tribal design is edgy and playful.
Maroon Stiletto
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Oh so cute maroon matte long stiletto variation. Accent your ring finger with gold sparkly charm - your mani will be amazing.
Summer Sun
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This gorgeous yellow matte polish with gold flecks can brighten up anyone’s day!
Matte Nail Designs with Glitter
Glam Green
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We love these deep matte green colors with the funky geometric design on one finger!
Royally Blue
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This gorgeous deep matte blue with gold accents gives off a very regal vibe!
Moonlight Magic
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This reverse French mani with a shiny gold half moon at the nail base and a gorgeous black matte base has a totally dreamy effect!
Painted Matte Nails
Galaxy Nails
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We think this Milky Way design with a few more polishes on a black matte base is out of this world!
Neon Rainbows
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This fun take on the white classic mani is a bit edgy with its matte rainbow effect. Paint two colors on each fingernail with just a bit of free space between the shades to mix it up a bit!
Matte White Base with Color Hand Drawn
You can play with your nail designs every season! Look at this gorgeous fashion inspired designs. Here are winter style to make it during all cold month, a simple but beautiful style for early spring, and bold style for hot summer days.
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Baroque Flower Design
If you are obsessed with baroque style as much as we are then you definitely should try one of these styles. Use black or any other dark base to make a contrast to your flowered design and then add red colored flowers. Do not forget about leaves to finish your look. You can wear baroque nails all the time.
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Acrylic Art on Nude Base
Nude nails are good for work, hot days, and even for date nights. You can add absolutely any hand art on nude base and get an amazing style! For winter use blue colors, flowered designs for spring and summer. If you need neutral but bright style use thin lines to make geometric forms.
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We hope you find these matte nail lacquer looks as tempting as we do! Find the one that suits you best and tweak it to match your mood and style!
FAQ: Matte Nail Polish
Can any nail polish be matte?
The majority of nail polishes will leave your nails shiny. Matte nail polishes are provided by some trademarks, but they can be pricey. Other methods, such as steam or cornstarch, can be used at home to achieve a matte finish on a budget.
Are matte nails better than glossy?
It’s a timeless classic. Many ladies, in fact, prefer a glossy nail to the matte trend. Glossy nails, as we all know, live longer than matte nails. If you’re searching for a new and exciting nail design this season, we recommend breaking away from the glossy nail every now and then.
Does matte nail polish need a top coat?
Since using a base and top coat for matte polishes – two guaranteed ways to make normal polish last longer, is not recommended, why not make your normal polish matte instead? Using a matte top coat is the best option in this case.
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