Matte manicure cannot be called newfangled - it has been considered relevant for several seasons. But with the advent of autumn and winter, when the craving for certain colors changes along with the mood, the demand for matte nail coatings increases significantly. A little strict or festive - they always look elegant, are suitable even for short nails and last a little longer than their glossy counterparts, while you can create a matte polish yourself from those in your manicure arsenal. All this makes a matte manicure also very practical, so the topic of how to make nail polish matte is probably of interest to many fans of a beautiful manicure..
Magic “chemistry” for nails
Even those who have financial freedom and can afford to buy several matte shades at once will probably be interested in learning how to make matte nail polish at home. For such a transformation, only two options are used, and with the most accessible means - steam (from boiling water) or starch.
Steam method
- Nails are treated and degreased with a special product (or nail polish remover)
- Cover with varnish base in one layer.
- Cover with the desired color (one or two layers).
- Leave over steam for several minutes.
It is important to note here that you need to keep your nails over steam immediately after painting. If they have time to dry at least slightly, the transformation will not occur, so it would be wiser to repeat the procedure with each newly painted nail step by step - this, in fact, is what reviews on this matting method advise.
Starch method
- Nails are treated as required and degreased.
- Mix the topcoat with dry potato or corn starch. It can be added to a bottle of glossy polish of the desired color or applied with a brush to already painted nails. After the varnish has dried, in this case it is necessary to clean off the remaining starch using a dry brush or any suitable tool (sponge, sponge).
How else to make nail polish matte
Special matte coatings are sold. For example, matte top coat gels with a sticky layer. It is enough to apply this product to any varnish and it will become matte. But how to apply it is a separate question. If you read online reviews of such gels, you will notice that some complain that the process is somewhat complicated due to the special thickness of the product and its tendency to bubble. This usually occurs due to improper mixing.
The fact is that the bottle with a matte base cannot be shaken - it must be warmed a little in your palms, lightly rolling it between them. A couple of minutes will be enough and then it will allow you to easily make matte varnish at home. Or rather, a manicure:
- Nails are processed and degreased.
- Cover with the desired varnish in two or three layers.
- If desired, decorated with nail art.
- After the varnish has dried, apply a thin layer of matting agent in the classic way - from the nail hole to the edge with a light movement, first in the center, then along the edges.
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Small subtleties of matte manicure
- If you apply a matting agent to nails with nail art or glitter, you can get the effect of an “aquarium” or splashes.
- If you combine a matte and glossy finish on your nails, this will visually lengthen short nails.
- Matte manicure can only be done on perfectly straight nails, so before making matte nail polish and using it, you need to sand and polish the surface of the nail plates.
Sometimes you are in a mood when you don’t want to look flashy and bright. I want more tenderness and naturalness. In this case, a transparent manicure is best suited. In addition, such nails will look quite well-groomed and elegant. And if you also make drawings on them in light colors, this will only add charm.
Advantages and disadvantages
The return of transparent manicure to fashion has delighted almost all lovers of minimalism. After all, it looks quite laconic and neat, and also has many advantages.
Let's look at some of them.
- A transparent manicure does not take much time. This is very important for women who have a busy work schedule, or those who do not like to spend a lot of time in salons.
- Even if such a coating remains on the nails for a long time, the areas of regrowth are practically invisible, and this saves both time and money.
- If the manicure is even slightly damaged, it will not be visible.
- It gives your hands a well-groomed look.
- This coating allows you to choose any decor option you like. Transparent or light rhinestones will look especially beautiful. In this case, they can even be suitable for every day.
- In addition, this coating can even be used under false nails.
However, we should not forget about the disadvantages of this coating. There are few of them, but they still exist.
- This manicure is quite easily soiled.
- If the nail plate has even the slightest imperfections, they will be immediately visible. Moreover, in this case, the transparent varnish will act as a magnifying glass, only magnifying them.
Design options
There are a large number of options for transparent manicure. It can be used as a base for other coatings. This option can also be used as a background for various inserts. The transparent base can be easily decorated with white stripes on the edges or bottom of the nails. A neat manicure of this type is suitable even for false nails of different shapes and lengths.
Decorating with drawings
Ladies who like larger designs can decorate the transparent base with them. However, small elements will make such a coating more delicate in appearance. Especially if the designs are floral. But you can experiment with other patterns. For example, bright stars or small hearts will look great on light nails.
You can even draw leaves or fruits - it all depends on the preferences of the clients. A manicure with an aquarium effect will look very beautiful. To do this, under a thick layer of transparent gel polish, you need to draw the design you like. When it hardens, it will seem that the pattern is under a layer of water.
However, it is worth remembering, no matter what design is chosen, it must be applied extremely carefully. After all, almost all the shortcomings will immediately be evident.
Coating without pattern
This manicure can also look very impressive. To do this, you need to purchase a polish with a tint that will be closest to the nail plate. It can be a beige or bluish pigment. But you can also apply a gel polish coating, which will allow you to maintain the attractive appearance of your manicure longer.
Using glitter
Most often, glitter is used for decoration on the nail plate. After all, such a manicure is suitable not only for parties or going to a restaurant, but also for ordinary business meetings. In addition, glitter can be used at different times of the year. For example, in summer they will shimmer in the sun, and in winter they will create the effect of frozen ice right on your fingers. Of all the glitter decor options, there are a few of the most popular ones.
- A coating with rhinestones can transform any nails. It doesn’t matter whether they are located strictly according to the pattern or scattered in a rather random order. The result will exceed all expectations. Even ordinary rhinestones in some cases can look much more beautiful than real Swarovski stones.
- Glitter coating looks great on short nails. This is a dense layer of glitter that immediately catches your eye. You can alternate glitter with transparent inserts on your nails or simply highlight several nails with it.
- Another type of glitter is confetti. This covering is more suitable for holidays, so that you can stand out among the crowd.
- There are also pixie crystals. The coating is applied like confetti, the only difference is that geometric shapes are attached to the nails.
Transparent manicure for office style
This option is perfect for office work. Even any additions will not be a hindrance, because the transparency of the varnish will soften everything. For a more discreet option, graphics or geometric shapes are suitable. They will not be so conspicuous, but will still look quite beautiful.
Covering decorated with stripes
This manicure is also considered geometric. However, if this direction is nevertheless chosen, then the stripes should be contrasting. It is best if the design is made with black and white varnish. This coating will help hide existing defects on the nails. In addition, it will decorate small nails.
Transparent decor made with dots
Those who constantly follow fashion news know that polka dots manicure, that is, “polka dots,” has been very popular lately. It is quite easy to apply even for a novice master.
Coating with inserts
One of the most popular coatings is moon manicure. The lunulae remain completely unstained. This allows the manicure to look neat and beautiful for a long time. This coating is a bit like a French manicure, but the smile is on the other side.
For nails of different lengths
The transparent coating is suitable for nails of any length. Everything looks especially good on short nails, because it will visually narrow the nail plate. In addition, if you focus on the tips of the nails, as is done in a French style, this will lengthen the nails a little.
When making a transparent coating for long nails, the tips can be decorated with any decorations or designs. This is necessary so that the nails do not appear too long. In addition, you can use a color-filled coating rather than a completely transparent varnish. It will give your nails a more elegant and natural look.
How to do it at home?
Before you decide to make a transparent coating at home, you need to study some of its features. This is necessary so that you can choose a better quality coating.
- Such a varnish must contain a film former. It helps this coating harden better and also prevents chipping.
- In addition, another important component is the photoinitiator. It is responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation.
- The composition should also include various thinners or particles that help better fix the nail polish on the nails.
- Clear varnish has a completely different consistency. This is also worth paying attention to.
When all the features have been studied, you can buy varnish, taking into account all these points, and start manicure. Self-manicure will also allow you to save some time that would be spent on going to the salon, as well as money.
First you need to degrease the entire nail plate. And also remove all remnants of the previous varnish. This can be done with a cotton pad or napkin. If the coating was previously done with colored varnish, and it was not possible to completely remove the color, you can do this with toothpaste and a toothbrush. And only after that you can start applying varnish.
The easiest way would be to make a glitter coating at home. To do this, you will need to apply the polish to the nail plate and distribute it evenly. After this, dry glitter must be distributed along the very edge of the nail with a brush. Finally, apply another layer of clear varnish. This will allow the drawing to be firmly fixed.
To make this process even easier, you can combine dry glitter with clear varnish and mix everything well. Sequins can be taken in different sizes. Most of all there are large ones, a little less than medium ones and very few small sparkles like dust.
In addition, it will not be very difficult to do a French manicure. To do this, you need to apply a clear varnish to the nail. Must be applied in 2 layers. After it hardens, you can use a very thin brush to paint the tip of the nail with white or another varnish.
The result should be a smile, which is the distinctive feature of the French coat. At the end, be sure to apply a layer of sealer so that the manicure lasts longer. If you need the polish to dry a little faster, you can put your hand directly in cold water.
How to replace clear varnish?
Clear varnish is a versatile item. However, it is often not available at the right time. Therefore, we have to think about what to replace it with. The best alternative would be a well-done manicure using a polishing file. If you approach this issue carefully, the result may surprise the most picky craftsmen. After all, polished nails will shine just as well as nails with a colorless coating. In addition, they will look neat and well-groomed.
Of course, you can play with different shades. For this, a transparent varnish with a delicate pink tint of the same color as the nail plate is suitable. This option can be used in cases where the nail plate has a yellowish color. In this case, the nails will look lighter.
Every girl dreams of well-groomed hands with a beautiful manicure, but life sometimes moves so quickly that there is not always enough time and money to visit the salon. However, this does not make the desire disappear, and then, with a sigh, a small bottle of varnish is bought on the run, and the cosmetic procedure is carried out independently. But what if this small joy cannot be achieved, and at home the transparent varnish has never been left untouched from former remnants? Many will sadly dismiss attempts at transformation, but this is a premature decision. Today we will talk about how to make nail polish at home and, by doing it yourself, cheer yourself up and do without going to specialists and without investing large sums of money.
DIY homemade varnish, preparation technology
Homemade varnish made by yourself?! How can it be? In fact, the technology is simple and has centuries-old roots, going back to the masters of painting and iconography, because, as you know, many and especially rare paints were created by masters of fine art independently. So why are modern girls worse, and why can’t you play a little alchemist and create an original varnish at home that you won’t be ashamed to show off to either your friends or colleagues. And so let’s look at the technology for creating such a masterpiece step by step.
First step
- The first step is choosing the main components. When working, it is impossible to do without a clear varnish that will serve as a base, eye shadow, blush or glitter needed to directly create the color, a toothpick, a knife and several sheets of paper.
Second step
- The second step is to mix the components. It is necessary to pour out a little liquid from the bottle of varnish in order to make room for adding coloring components.
We make a funnel out of paper, an example of which can be seen in the photo below.
Using a knife, peel off the eye shadow on the remaining sheet of paper and grind it to a powder. To make the varnish brighter and the tone darker, approximately 110 g of shadows are used per standard bottle of transparent varnish.
You can also use glitter instead of shadows.
Third step
- The third step is mixing. After introducing all the components, it is necessary to make the resulting liquid homogeneous; to do this, you need to actively roll the bottle of varnish in your palms for five minutes. Also, before each use, homemade varnish should be shaken thoroughly, since shadow particles, one way or another, leave a sediment. If the varnish turns out to be too viscous, you should add a little acetone to it, then it will be liquid and begin to lay down in a thin, even layer.
Also interesting are such types of varnish as matte and luminous. They can also be made at home.
To create a matte varnish, after applying a regular glossy varnish, you need to hold your hands over a steam bath of water.
But creating a glow-in-the-dark varnish will require a trip to a fishing store or the “everything for the holiday” department, because it is there that you can purchase the most important base - a fluorescent stick, the contents of which will become the “shadows” that were added to the transparent varnish earlier.
How to make an original manicure using homemade polish?
If you have eyeshadows of various shades at home, you can mix them to create an amazing palette for realizing the most daring manicure ideas at home. However, here, too, some color combinations should be taken into account, so as not to create ornately painted hands out of paint, like ancient tribes ready to hunt.
- Monochrome range is a combination of shades of the same color. This image can dilute the strict manicure of a business woman or give a classic touch to a girl.
- Complementary color scheme – this image is built on contrasts. Color combinations can be such as black and white, blue and yellow, pink and purple, and so on. Nails in this frame can give the owner of such a manicure different tones and easily adapt to her mood.
- Triadic gamma - combinations of three colors. Suitable for lovers of experimentation in manicure and relaxed representatives of the fair sex. Such a combination can be either contrasting or have a cohesive image.
In conclusion, we can say that even without visiting professional manicurists and expensive beauty salons, at home with minimal expenditure of money and effort, every girl can create an original nail polish and boast of an unusual manicure. And, undoubtedly, such a varnish will become the one in her cosmetic set, more than once surprising and astonishing her acquaintances and friends.
It’s easier to buy a ready-made varnish, but if you need a varnish of a rare shade, or want to use a varnish that does not contain chemical impurities and will make your nails healthier, then you need to try making it yourself. The article contains tips on how to make nail polish, how to avoid common mistakes when making nail polish and achieve the best result.
Where to begin?
You need to prepare in advance:
- Clear nail polish;
- Dyes - eye shadow, ink, leftover colored varnishes, maybe blush;
- A paper funnel for pouring dye into a bottle of varnish;
- A toothpick for mixing, you can use a match, but a toothpick is more reliable;
- A sharp object for scraping shadows;
- Napkin for cleanliness on the table.
Advice! All procedures with varnish must be done in the absence of children, because some of the items and substances listed above should not fall into their hands.
Varnish making process
We pour a little liquid out of the bottle with clear varnish to make room for the dye. If you have chosen eye shadow, then scrape it onto the paper with a sharp object. Pour into a funnel and carefully pour bottles of clear varnish into the neck. We help with a toothpick or a knitting needle so that the shadows do not get stuck in the hole of the funnel.
Then mix with a toothpick, or better yet, shake with your own hands, pat, roll between your palms until the shadows are evenly dissolved.
If you like the shade of the varnish, you can use it. If desired, you can make the color darker by adding a little more shadow.
Fast and economical
At home, you can make a matte manicure or polish. The manicure becomes matte if you hold your nails over a saucepan of boiling water without waiting for the polish to dry. The steam from it will make your manicure matte. A manicure made from water is quick, simple and economical.
To make the varnish matte, you need to add corn or potato starch. The quality of matte varnish will be higher if starch is added to the one varnish. Now you can do your favorite manicure whenever you need it, because varnish with starch can be stored and used more than once.
The varnish can be made matte using powder. Add it to a bottle of varnish, stir and use.
Video on how to turn a glossy manicure into a matte one.
"Neon" manicure
A homemade way to make a glowing manicure. You need to take acrylic fluorescent paint and paint your nails over clear or white polish. If the varnish is colored, then the acrylic paint should be the same color. A clear varnish can be applied over the top for protection.
You can use gel pens with the same effect.
Manicure with glitter
Some fashionistas love manicures with glitter. The varnish for this manicure is easy to make at home. The glitter is poured into a bottle of polish, shaken and applied to the nails. It can be even simpler: sprinkle glitter on fresh polish or just on the tips of your nails. The manicure becomes colorful and shiny.
Attention! The glitter gradually sinks to the bottom, each time before applying the varnish, you need to shake it well.
New varnish from two old ones
Pour the varnish from two bottles into one and mix. To make the old varnish liquid, add acetone. The color of the “new” varnish may surprise you. The colors will mix and be brighter or darker, or a different color altogether. To make it lighter, you can’t do without clear varnish.
By adding varnish or paint, you can achieve a transition from dark to light, or vice versa. This varnish is used for gradient manicure. Make a manicure pink, turning into dark pink or cherry. The transition from paint to paint should be blurred and smooth. The photo shows examples of gradient manicure.
Advice! A gradient manicure is difficult to do at home, so you can practice with old polishes. It won't be a shame to wash them and start again until you get the hang of it.
Watch a video on how to make varnish yourself. It will be clearer if you can not only read, but also watch this process.
Making your own varnish is simple, quick and economical. And most importantly, you can always achieve the desired shade and perform any manicure.
A healthy lifestyle, naturalness and naturalness are increasingly becoming fashionable. This applies not only to food, but also to everything else that surrounds us every day. Today healthy lifestyle has also reached cosmetics. Now ladies make their own beauty products from natural materials. How to do it at home? Let's find out the recipe!
Why not buy nail polish at the store?
Indeed, why today are ladies increasingly looking for information on how to make nail polish at home? It turns out that not so long ago bottles with the mysterious inscription 3Free began to appear on the shelves of cosmetics stores. Inquisitive fans of the perfect manicure immediately found out that eco-varnishes, which do not add harmful toluene, formaldehyde and camphor, have this label. These substances can provoke many diseases in the female body, and are completely contraindicated during pregnancy.
As a result, some ladies refused to trust any varnish manufacturers, even those with eco-labels. But not everyone knows how to make varnish themselves. We will give some instructions.
Olive oil varnish
The first recipe for natural varnish is based on olive oil. As you know, it has a beneficial effect on the condition of nails and cuticles and gives the hands a healthy, fresh look.
How to make nail polish based on olive oil? To do this, it must be mixed with white clay in a 2:1 ratio. Instead of clay, you can use henna or another natural dye of similar consistency. Cover your nails with the resulting mixture and let them dry. After 20-25 minutes, wipe off the mixture with a damp cotton pad.
Varnish with alkane root and beeswax
Alkana is a miraculous plant, the root of which is actively used in the manufacture of cosmetics. Beeswax is a universal remedy that is added to creams and is also used in folk medicine. These two ingredients can only bring benefits to your nails: they will improve the overall condition of the nail plate and cuticle. How to make varnish from alkane and
You need to take a quarter teaspoon of wax, half a teaspoon of alkanes, three tablespoons of olive oil. Experts advise adding a couple of drops of the undoubtedly beneficial vitamin E, but without it, natural varnish will also work.
To prepare the varnish, you need to heat the olive oil along with the root in a water bath. Then you need to remove the product from the heat and cool for 5 minutes, then rub the infusion through a sieve. Then you need to return it to the water bath and add beeswax to the resulting mixture. When the wax melts, the mass must be stirred and allowed to cool. Ready!
Colored varnish from colorless
How to make a varnish of an unusual shade from a medicinal colorless one sold in a pharmacy? Very simple! You need to add homemade dye into a bottle of clear varnish. It can be made from food coloring or eye shadow. Of course, the choice of the latter should be approached responsibly, because they should also be as harmless as possible.
You must first pour a small amount of varnish from the bottle, otherwise it will be difficult to add dye to it, or there will be difficulties with mixing. It is more convenient to add shadows or other paint through a funnel made from a paper circle. You can mix the new varnish with a toothpick.
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