Mosaic Matte
Courtesy A mosaic design will have you dreaming of your next vacation. The matte white provides a perfect base for an intricate design like this one.
Design by @nailjob
Dotted Detail
Courtesy This design is equal parts edgy and feminine. Go for a matte grey and add a small dot design (preferably in millennial pink) to recreate this nail art.
Design by @paintboxnails
Ruby Red
Courtesy Like a red lip, there's power in bold red nails. Add a twist on classic red nails with a coffin or elaborate nail shape.
Design by @nailjob
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Black Matte With A Twist
Courtesy Here's a spin on the matte black lewk. Add a lacquer in a vertical swipe above the black base to achieve this shiny nail.
Design by @nailjob
Three Tier Nail
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Go for a classy three-tier nail design. The colour combination of gold, white, and black compliments all skin tones and make your nails stand out.
Design by @jessicawashick
Embellished Flowers
Courtesy of Instagram For a textured floral nail, this design mixes matte polish, regular polish, and embellishments. Start with a matte base. Let it dry and then paint flower petals in a glossy hue. Finish the nail with crystal accents glued to the centreĀ of each flower.
Design by @jessicawashick
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Metallic Splatter
Courtesy of Instagram Contrast a matte gradient with gold splatter for a celestial look. Alternate colours on each nail, for an out of this world touch.
Design by @ladycrappo
Monochrome Polka Dots
Courtesy of Instagram Try a monochrome polka dot design by starting with a matte base. Once dry, paint the dots with a glossy polish in the same colour.
Design by @aliciatnails
Black and Gold
Courtesy of Instagram For this look, start with a matte black nail. Add a metallic gold lacquer to your tips for a glam but minimal design.
Design by @karengnails
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Matte + Chrome
Courtesy of Instagram If you want a higher contrast, apply chrome nail tape to your tips instead of polish.
Design by @mpnails
Marble Matte
Courtesy of Instagram Instead of creating tie-dyed nails in bright neon, choose a realistic Carrara marble design. You can follow the same steps as a traditional marbled nail, or you can freestyle the design by hand. Either way, use a paintbrush dipped in polish remover to gently blur the edges. Finish with a matte topcoat and voila: You match the bathroom marble.
Design by rosebnails
Matte Neon
Courtesy of Instagram Start with a neon orange base and then add an inverted V to each nail. Once dry, set the look with a matte topcoat.
Design by @paintboxnails
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Matte Pastel
Courtesy of Instagram On the opposite side of the colour spectrum is the matte pastel, seen here in a negative nail design.
Design by @palemoonseattle
Minimal Half Moon
Courtesy of Instagram Try this easy negative design by painting matte black to the half moon of each nail.
Design by @nataliepavloskinails
Outlined Half Moon
Courtesy of Instagram Or reverse the design of the last nail for this look. Start by taping off your half moon. Add a matte black polish and wait to dry. Remove the tape, then outline the base of your nail in the same colour.
Design by @rosebnails
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Graphic Aztec Inspired
Courtesy of Instagram Tape off your half moon in a triangle shape. Paint a taupe matte polish and let dry. Use a thin brush to add linear details.
Design by @vanityprojects
Air Jordan III
Courtesy of Instagram You can add a matte topcoat to literally any nail, like this detailed look inspired by Air Jordan IIIs.
Design by @krocaine
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