The Do's and Don'ts of Matte Nails

Matte nails can be super cute and trendy. But when applied over certain polishes or designs, it can make it look dull. Sometimes it's better to use a super glossy top coat! Here are my Do's and Don'ts of Matte Nails!

The Do's

1. Neon Colors

I love how matte gives neons a spunky edginess about them!

2. Loud, Intricate Designs

I love how matte gives designs like this a minimalist vibe.

3. Multichrome

The shifts are different over a multichrome base.

4. Unicorn Skins

Unicorn skins look amazing under both a matte or glossy topper.

5. Solids

You just can't go wrong with a good créme polish.

The Don'ts

1. Holo or Fine Glitter Top Coats

The holo glitter is majorly dulled, and the holographic shift is no longer visible!

2. Holo or Fine Glitter Polishes

Applying matte over a solid glitter polish can dull the color and make the polish look rough!

3. Chrome

I'll admit it this one is pretty cute, but it makes the polish streaks visible and overall looks more like matte plastic than it does chrome.

4. Metallics

Matte metallics give the illusion of a rough texture.

5. Pearls

Matte topper over pearlescent polish totally dulls the pearl!

No hate to anyone that's in the "Don'ts" categorey, these are just rules that I tend to follow because I don't like the look of them or because they aren't convenient. Also, all the photo creds go to the owners as well as the nail looks. Thanks so much for reading, have a colorful day! 🌈