15 DIY Manicure Tips and Tricks Perfect for Novices
11. Combine Matte and Gloss for Subtle Nail Art
Simple and professional nail art does not always call for complex designs or challenging techniques. Perfect for both corporate settings and special events, the mix of matte and glossy textures offers a subtle but appealing approach to nail painting. Using texture rather than color, this technique creates designs that highlight themselves by means of light interaction on different surfaces. To do this, start with a base color of your selection and equally apply it over all of your nails. Once cured, applying selected areas with either a matte top coat or a glossy top coat will help you create patterns. Popular designs ask for geometric patterns, stripes, or negative space designs whereby one finish gently contrasts with the other. This technique is elegant because of its adaptability; it might be as simple as a matte nail with a glossy tip or as complex as designs only apparent when they catch the light at specific angles.
