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Matte Nails

Matte nail designs are another way to add a little flair and style to your nails. They are created using matte polishes, giving the nails a unique look that is different from other nail designs. Matte nails are a popular alternative to glossy nails. They have no shine and look more natural than glossy ones. They're perfect if you want your manicure to look like you actually take care of your hands instead of just being for show.
Matte polishes come in many colors and can be used for any occasion, whether you're going on a date or hanging out with friends. Matte nail designs are all about simplicity and sophistication. They're the perfect choice for a businesswoman who wants to look polished without sacrificing individuality. Whether you're looking for a subtle, glam look, something bold and edgy, or even an elegant or cute appearance, there's something for everyone!
The best matte nail design is one that fits your personality. You can choose from hundreds of pretty colors and styles for your manicure and pedicure. If you love bright colors but hate being too flashy, you might want to try using a dark red polish instead of something bright like fuchsia or orange. On the other hand, if you're someone who loves being bold with their fashion choices, then why not try something like neon blue or green instead? Using matte polish on just one nail as an accent is a popular option. It all depends on what kind of person you are and how comfortable you feel wearing these colors and patterns on your natural or fake nails.

Long Matte Nails

Peach Fuzz Nails and White Dandelion | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1767
Peach Fuzz Nails and White Dandelion | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1767

Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1029
Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1029

Fern Leaves Pastel Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1550
Fern Leaves Pastel Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1550

Matte French Nails
Matte French Nails

Nail_sunny

Knitted Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1404
Knitted Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1404

Cartoon Theme Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2916
Cartoon Theme Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2916

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Seashell and Starfish Gradient Nails
Seashell and Starfish Gradient Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Short Matte Nail Designs

Matte Wine Red Nails with 3D Heart Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7273
Matte Wine Red Nails with 3D Heart Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7273

Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250
Colorful Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2250

Luxury Square-shaped Matte Nails for Valentine | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7465
Luxury Square-shaped Matte Nails for Valentine | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7465

Matte Charcoal Nails with Elegant Accents for Office | Professional Nails - NB2989
Matte Charcoal Nails with Elegant Accents for Office | Professional Nails - NB2989

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

White Nails with Leaf Pattern | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1454
White Nails with Leaf Pattern | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1454

Abstract Black and Gold Nail Designs
Abstract Black and Gold Nail Designs

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Matte Wedding Nails

Mini Flowers and Pearls
Mini Flowers and Pearls

Hnnailsbyhoney

Bright and 3D Edge Nails
Bright and 3D Edge Nails

_gabrielamanole

Flower Design Fall Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5611
Flower Design Fall Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5611

White and Gold Floral Nail Art
White and Gold Floral Nail Art

Mari_mari_nailart

Stylish Cinnamon Slate Nails with Golden Details | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6115
Stylish Cinnamon Slate Nails with Golden Details | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6115

Nude 3D Flowers and Glitter Nails
Nude 3D Flowers and Glitter Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

White Floral Nail Design with Bright Colorful Confetti
White Floral Nail Design with Bright Colorful Confetti

Mari_mari_nailart

Matte Nude Nails

Blue and Pink French Tips for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3633
Blue and Pink French Tips for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3633

Gel Polish Nails with Hand-painted Flowers
Gel Polish Nails with Hand-painted Flowers

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Negative Space Matte Nail Art
Negative Space Matte Nail Art

Irina_rain

Leopard Print and Gold Lines
Leopard Print and Gold Lines

Nail_sunny

Daisies on Matte Nails
Daisies on Matte Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Classic Matte Nails with Hearts and a Rose | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7446
Classic Matte Nails with Hearts and a Rose | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7446

Diagonal French Nails with Stars
Diagonal French Nails with Stars

Cdanails

Floral and Plant Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB841
Floral and Plant Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB841

Matte Floral Nails

Daisy Flower Nail Art
Daisy Flower Nail Art

Project_paznokcie

Black Nails with White Daisies | Floral Nails - NB4174
Black Nails with White Daisies | Floral Nails - NB4174

Mocha Mousse Color Shade with Flowers for Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6942
Mocha Mousse Color Shade with Flowers for Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6942

Ombre Sunflower Nails
Ombre Sunflower Nails

Project_paznokcie

Green Nails with White Flowers
Green Nails with White Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Simple Easter Chick Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3411
Simple Easter Chick Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3411

Pink and White Nails for Wedding
Pink and White Nails for Wedding

Mari_mari_nailart

Valentine Faux Linen Pattern Hearts and Flowers Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2320
Valentine Faux Linen Pattern Hearts and Flowers Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2320

Matte Toe Nails

Matte Peach Fuzz Color Toenail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-186
Matte Peach Fuzz Color Toenail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-186

Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458
Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923
Mani and Pedi Color Splash Nails Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2923

Neon Nail Design for Finger Nails and Toe Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2925
Neon Nail Design for Finger Nails and Toe Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2925

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Tropical Parrots Matte Pedicure Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-444
Tropical Parrots Matte Pedicure Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-444

Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924
Matte Graffiti Pedicure Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2924

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Matte Shades?

Matte Ombre Nails
Matte Glitter Nails
Matte Christmas Nails
Matte Nails With Glossy Tips
Matte French Manicure
Matte Marble Nails
Matte Sparkle Nails
Matte Comic Nails
Half Matte Half Glossy Nails
Matte Halloween Nails
Matte Nails With Rhinestones
Matte Rainbow Nails
Matte Nails With Diamonds
Matte Valentines Nails
Matte Cow Print Nails
Matte Leopard Print Nails
Brush Stroke Matte Nails
Matte Nails With Sunflowers
Summer Matte Nails
Matte Heart Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Matte Nails

Matte nails can be done in any color, but they're incredibly effective when used with darker colors. The matte finish helps contrast the paint and make it look richer and deeper than it would otherwise. We recommend sticking to neutral shades first so that your nails don't distract from your outfit. You can use matte polish to create an understated manicure or an eye-catching statement piece. Either way, you'll want to choose the right colors for your design.
- Try vibrant colors. You can't go wrong with vibrant colors when you're choosing a matte nail design. These bright shades will make your nails pop! Choose something that matches your personality or mood—you'll love how they catch people's eyes!
- If you want something more subtle, consider going with neutral shades like black or gray. These colors will give your manicure a chic finish without being too flashy or distracting. They also work well with other types of polish, like glitter or metallic, so you can do something edgier if you want!
- Match it up. If you're wearing a dark outfit like black, try using a dark color like purple or blue. If you're wearing light clothing like white or yellow, go for bright oranges or pinks instead.
- Colors, such as matte burgundy and maroon, are popular for their trendy and versatile look, ability to flatter most skin tones, and minimalist aesthetic.
- When in doubt, choose a neutral color like black or white so that it will work with almost anything else in your closet!
Here are some colors that go well together for matte nails:
Matte black and gold nails
Matte black and nude nails
Red and black matte nails
Black and white matte nails
Matte black and silver nails
Matte black and pink nails
Matte black and purple nails
Matte black and orange nails
Matte green and gold nails
Red and blue matte nails
Matte pink and silver nails
Matte blue and white nails
Matte blue and gold nails
Matte gray and gold nails
Matte gray and pink nails
Orange and red matte nail designs

Tips for Matte Nail Designs

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Matte nails are best for short nails because they'll show the brush strokes more clearly than long ones do.
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Matte nail polish is usually thicker than regular polish, so you'll need two coats instead of one; make sure each coat dries completely before applying another one.
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If you have fair or light skin, choose warmer colors like reds and pinks. If you have darker skin, opt for cooler shades like purples and blues.
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Try using matte paint instead of a matte top coat. The paint will help prevent any damage to your nails and keep them looking fresh.
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Do not use glossy top coats on top of matte nail polish; this will create an uneven surface that looks more like dirt than anything else!
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Make sure your top coat is one of the best ones on the market because matte nails tend to chip much faster than regular lacquers or gel manicures.
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Play with geometric patterns, negative space, and contrasting textures to create eye-catching matte nail art, whether you want a coffin, stiletto, almond, or any other shape of nails.

The Best Matte Nail Art Ideas

Nature-inspired Love Nails
Nature-inspired Love Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Luxury Blue and Silver Nails
Luxury Blue and Silver Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Butterflies Silhouette Design with Rhinestones
Butterflies Silhouette Design with Rhinestones

Mari_mari_nailart

French Tips and Leaves Combo on Nails
French Tips and Leaves Combo on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Swirls and Silver Foil Nail Design
Swirls and Silver Foil Nail Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Watercolor-themed Flower Nails
Watercolor-themed Flower Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Spring Blue and White Flower Nails
Spring Blue and White Flower Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

White Floral Nail Design with Bright Colorful Confetti
White Floral Nail Design with Bright Colorful Confetti

Mari_mari_nailart

Blue Ombre Nails with Dandelions
Blue Ombre Nails with Dandelions

Mari_mari_nailart

Sky Blue Nails with Stars
Sky Blue Nails with Stars

Mari_mari_nailart

Gold Details on Laxury Mismatched Nails
Gold Details on Laxury Mismatched Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Luxury Marble Green Nails with Foils
Luxury Marble Green Nails with Foils

Mari_mari_nailart

Geometric Tribal Nails
Geometric Tribal Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

White and Gold Floral Nail Art
White and Gold Floral Nail Art

Mari_mari_nailart

White and Coffee Beige Heart Nails
White and Coffee Beige Heart Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Winter Ombre with Snowflakes
Winter Ombre with Snowflakes

Mari_mari_nailart

Neon Street Art
Neon Street Art

Merkyri.nails

Pastel Neon Writing Stamp Nail Art
Pastel Neon Writing Stamp Nail Art

Merkyri.nails

Colorful Alphabet Pattern
Colorful Alphabet Pattern

Merkyri.nails

Dark Stamping Nail Design
Dark Stamping Nail Design

Merkyri.nails

Graffiti Walls-inspired Nails
Graffiti Walls-inspired Nails

Merkyri.nails

Colorful Puzzle Piece Nails
Colorful Puzzle Piece Nails

Merkyri.nails

Complex Background for Graffiti Nails
Complex Background for Graffiti Nails

Merkyri.nails

Painting Artworks-inspired Nails
Painting Artworks-inspired Nails

Merkyri.nails

Sculpture- inspired Street Art Nails
Sculpture- inspired Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

Rainbow-effect Writing on Nails
Rainbow-effect Writing on Nails

Merkyri.nails

Graffiti Neon Green Nails
Graffiti Neon Green Nails

Merkyri.nails

Pop Art Ombre Pink Nails
Pop Art Ombre Pink Nails

Merkyri.nails

Short Graffiti Nails with Cupid and Psyche
Short Graffiti Nails with Cupid and Psyche

Merkyri.nails

Pastel Neon Brush Strokes Marker Pen Pattern
Pastel Neon Brush Strokes Marker Pen Pattern

Merkyri.nails

Purple and Neon Green Street Art Nails
Purple and Neon Green Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

Half Graffiti Half Solid Color Nails
Half Graffiti Half Solid Color Nails

Merkyri.nails

Colorful Square Street Art Nails
Colorful Square Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

Brush Stroke Square Nails
Brush Stroke Square Nails

Merkyri.nails

Ocean-themed Blue Nails
Ocean-themed Blue Nails

Merkyri.nails

Zebra Print Nails with 3D Writing
Zebra Print Nails with 3D Writing

Merkyri.nails

Half Butterflies on Black Nails
Half Butterflies on Black Nails

Merkyri.nails

Abstract Oval Autumn Nails
Abstract Oval Autumn Nails

Merkyri.nails

Mismatched Artistic Nails
Mismatched Artistic Nails

Merkyri.nails

Zebra Print Blob Nails
Zebra Print Blob Nails

Merkyri.nails

Garfield Pop Art Nail Design
Garfield Pop Art Nail Design

Merkyri.nails

Colorful Portrait Nail Design
Colorful Portrait Nail Design

Merkyri.nails

Oval Nails with Colorful Letters
Oval Nails with Colorful Letters

Merkyri.nails

French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails
French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails

Getman.nails

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FAQs:

The purpose of matte nail designs is to create a simple, elegant, and understated look. While these colors are considered by many to be "boring" or even "plain," the truth is that matte nail polish offers a wide range of tones and shades that can be used together to create stunning results.
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