Red matte manicure, design solutions for which are varied, promises to become one of the main trends of the current year. In terms of tactile sensations, such a manicure resembles velvet or velor. When applied, the surface of the nail does not shine and does not reflect light. The palette of red allows the imagination to roam: there are more than 26 shades of this color in total.
At the same time, a total of 100 tones are distinguished from the delicate color of dubbari to the almost black "Burgundy". The most persistent will be a manicure done by a master in the salon.... But girls who do their own manicure and have already filled their hand can try to achieve a matte effect at home.
In this matter, accuracy and patience are most important. There are a lot of jewelry options. Red is a fairly neutral color, so it tolerates extravagant and bright combinations. For the most conservative, it will still not be superfluous, for example, to alternate matte nails with shiny ones.
Techniques and methods
8 ways to create matte nails:
- Top. It is not necessary to use a matte gel polish, it is enough to apply a matte finish over a regular base. When using this technique, it is important to apply the bottom layer with pinpoint accuracy, since the matte finish highlights all the imperfections and irregularities.
- Matte shellac. You can buy it at a store or ask a beauty salon to apply it. Rhinestones will look impressive on dark shades of red, and using two colors will create an interesting geometric ornament.
- Transparent acrylic powder. This is a non-standard solution that many people do not know about. The velvet sand gives exactly the matte finish that is required for a perfect manicure.
- Matte dust. This technique involves using a brush to create a matte effect.
- Steam. This technique is only suitable for home use. It is necessary to apply several coats of regular varnish and wait until it dries completely. After that, hold your hands over the freshly boiled water for a minute or two. This method is economical, however, further decoration on nails with a manicure made in this way is unlikely.
- Glossy varnish. An annoying product can be made matte. In such a transformation, powder or non-shiny eyeshadow will help. Their powdery texture when mixed with regular varnish gives the desired effect.
- Corn starch. To implement this technique, you need to pour a little varnish onto the palette and add a pinch of starch. After thorough mixing, the varnish will lighten and change its structure. It can be applied to your nails. After drying, a matte effect will appear.
- Grinder. You can use this technique after applying the gel polish. Using a regular router or buff, you need to carefully remove the top layer. An interesting matte effect will immediately appear.
Monochrome manicure
Matte red nails that don't get too much attention to design can look incredibly stylish. It is laconic and elegant, demonstrates the wonderful taste of a woman who has chosen just such a color scheme for caring for her hands.
Monochromia will be appropriate both in everyday life and at an evening event.
Absolutely any woman can do such a manicure.Older women should prefer more natural and neutral shades such as deep sea coral, (faded) rose, dusty cedar, terracotta.
Lovers of jewelry can be invited to pay attention to highlighting one nail. The emphasis can be made in the ways presented in the table. The most winning color combinations are presented opposite each option.
| Emphasis options (with a brief description) | Color solutions |
| Photo printing is a method primarily for young girls. When using it in nail design, unnecessarily childish drawings should be avoided, which will ruin all the charm of the matte finish. | The drawing should be correctly matched to the main color. The safest options are black, gray, or white photo printing. Choosing a shade of red one tone darker or lighter than the main one is also a good option. |
| Drawing over the base varnish. It is done with a thinner brush, adding patterns to the surface. | The easiest way to create an interesting and noticeable drawing is using black or white. The shade should be chosen based on how light or dark the base color is. |
| Sequins | It is recommended to choose the same shade of red as the matte manicure with glitter polish. |
With the help of these solutions, you can create a modern image of a woman who lives a boring life and moves in time with modern technology. The most advanced option is photo printing.
Options in different shades
The most beautiful options for combining several colors when creating a manicure are ombre and french.
Ombre is a smooth transition from one shade to another... There are two ways to achieve this effect (there are others, but they are difficult for non-professionals). The first one is with matte varnish.
On the way to the perfect gradient using two tubes of nail polish, there are 5 steps required:
- Prepare the nails: move the cuticles and shape the nails into the desired shape.
- Apply the lightest shade in the future ombre.
- Paint the nail in two colors. The darker one will occupy about 2/3 of the surface.
- To begin the stretching process: move the brush from left to right. Then you need to polymerize the design.
- Reapply the colors in the same proportion and continue stretching until the gradient effect is visible.
The second effective way is to use a sponge.
It is produced in several stages:
- Coating the nail plate with varnish and drying.
- Background varnish application.
- Applying a strip of varnish to a foil strip used to create a gradient. The application must be tight. Then the borders are shaded. Next, you need to dip a damp sponge into the resulting palette. Varnishes can be applied directly to the sponge with due care and experience.
- Application of varnish with a sponge on the nail surface with patting movements. Wipe off any paint on the skin.
- To consolidate the effect, cover with a transparent top.
Another universal variation is a French manicure. The easiest way to implement it is with a stencil. They are disposable and reusable. The first view is recommended. French manicure starts like any other - with preparing the fingers and applying a base polish.
After it dries, a stencil comes into play, which is tightly applied to the nail, leaving the desired distance from the edge. It is painted over with a second color.
White or flesh color is a safe bet.
Both ombre and jacket will look appropriate in any setting. They will look laconic if a woman wears a cocktail dress and if she goes to the cinema in a tracksuit. It is best to choose colors of related shades so as not to make the manicure too flashy.
Variants with patterns and drawings
A win-win pattern is floral. Abstract patterns with wavy lines look great. Stripes always remain relevant.An unusual pattern is created due to the effect of a marble coating. Food foil is an assistant in the simplest way to create this pattern.
After standard preparatory procedures, it is required to drip all the colors that will be present in the marble coating onto the foil. Next, transfer the paint from the foil to the film, creating a kind of stamp. The next stage is the direct creation of the marble effect. It is recommended to fix the finished design with a colorless varnish.
Ornate patterns and intricate designs don't look good on short nails and are not suitable for older women. As for the color scheme, the drawings are best applied in black. Silver is also appropriate. It will look especially beneficial on a festive manicure.
Decor on red matte manicure
Red matte nails, the design of which is rather boring without additional decorations, give room for imagination and one of the best decorative elements is rhinestones.
Tools required for implementation in the order in which they are used:
- File.
- Polishing buff made of elastic synthetic material.
- Tweezers.
- Tweezers with long and flat working edges.
- Rhinestones.
The preparatory step is to prepare the desired nail shape. Then the coating is applied and polished. Rhinestones are placed on the surface of the nail using tweezers or tweezers. You need to fix them with special glue. This decor is suitable for young girls, as for adult women it is too bright.
Rhinestones can be positioned to imitate polka dots, a bow, or simply position them in a thin line going through the center of the nail. It is hardly suitable for everyday manicure during working hours, but it will look great in the summer or at a special event, for example, a wedding, anniversaries or a party. Rhinestones create the image of a girl who is ready to rock and loves to be the center of attention.
An alternative is silver or gold decor. It can be achieved with rubbing, foil or glitter. The last option is the simplest and can be done at home. To do this, you only need a glitter varnish, which will be applied after the base color has dried.
With the right dosage of silver or gold, it is suitable for women of all ages.
Such a design will add sophistication to their image. With such a manicure, you can safely go to a social event and to work in the office. Light shades of red, which are closer to pink, for example, pale purplish pink, are most harmoniously combined with silver decor.
A rich red (pearl-ruby, purple-red, "pink forest") looks the most advantageous with gold decor.
Fashion trends in 2020
In 2020, at the peak of popularity are long nails, mostly of natural forms.
The most stylish ones:
- oval;
- oval-square;
- almond-shaped;
- stiletto nails;
- form of nails "ballerina".
Short nails are still trendy. For them, it is best to choose an oval or square shape, and the edges should be smoothed.
In 2020, no one will condemn nails extended with acrylic or gel, since length is valued more than naturalness. In addition, these nails are more difficult to break due to their strength.
Of the techniques, the chrome-plated manicure can be especially distinguished, the effect of which is achieved with the help of rubbing. The palette of metallic shades has expanded significantly, now not only gold and silver, but also copper are available. The mirror effect is also interesting. Reflecting the environment, nails look unusual after using it.
The matte finish will become more relevant than ever, now not only in the autumn and winter periods, but also in the spring-summer season. Marble inserts will again adorn the fingers of fashionistas. The ideal option would be to paint over only one nail using a similar technique. So you can dilute the boring monochromatic scale.
A combination of two techniques at once is encouraged, but in this case, you cannot add drawings or rhinestones. They will be appropriate only in compositions in which they are the only element of decor. Appliques, rhinestones and caviar manicure will be trending techniques.
For those who want to make the most extravagant nails, nail piercing is suitable.
As for the colors, the choice is not limited to any frames. The most spectacular shades for matte red nails are: wine, pomegranate, bloody, "blush" and strawberry red. The only thing worth paying attention to when choosing a scale is the design, since different colors are preferable for different types.
Video with red matte manicure ideas
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