Nykaa just launched an entire range of bold and edgy matte nail polishes. They range from soft nude hues to dark bold colours and just about everything in between. Matte Nails have been in trend for a while now. Not only do they look hot, but also make a subtle statement. It’s time to store away those metallics and shimmers for a night-time glam look because daytime nails look best in matte.
With the wedding and holiday season approaching you need to change your nail game, it’s time to move from glossy, glittery, festive nails to more subtle and satiny nails for that much-needed change. Matte nail designs are also a great accessory during the winter season as they complement the crisp, dry weather around us. Move over shiny, glossy nails, it’s time for matte nails to shine. From polka dots to geometric lines, choose from 20 options this fall.
20 Matte Nail Designs
Here are 20 super easy matte nail art designs using the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel. Let’s get started.
1. Golden Laurels
Steps:
- Paint all your nails with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Ruby Blaze 120.
- Wait for two minutes and let the nails dry completely.
- Take a nail art tool and draw golden laurels with the Nykaa Glitter Nail Enamel - Pop the Champagne 462.
- You can also use a sticker if you are not confident with your freehand skills.
2. Barbenheimer
Steps:
- Paint all your fingers with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Black Cherry Pie 08 except for the ring finger.
- Paint the ring finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Pink Lemonade 78.
- Let the nail paint dry for two minutes before applying another coat for that pigmented effect.
- You can add a layer of the Nykaa Nail Care - Matte Power Matte Top Coat to avoid chipping the colour of your nails.
3. Daisy Pop
Steps:
- Start by painting your nails with an elegant shade such as the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Matcha Tiramisu 19.
- Let it dry before we begin with the nail art.
- Take a dotting tool and create a small yellow dot using the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Lemonade Fizz 76 on the upper left corner of your nail.
- Once the yellow dots are dry, create petals with Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Nougat Bar 155.
4. Summer Soirée
Steps:
- Start by painting all your nails except your ring finger with a bright orange like the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Cherry Pop 75.
- Paint your ring finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Pink Lemonade 78.
- You can add a top coat to add the extra matte effect with the Nykaa Nail Care - Matte Power Matte Top Coat.
5. Espresso Delight
Steps:
- Paint all your fingers except your middle finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Almond Crumble 10.
- Apply only one layer to create a translucent effect.
- Paint your middle finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Spiced Gingerbread 126.
- On top of the translucent white add a layer of the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - French Toast 158 and a thin layer of Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Spiced Gingerbread 126 for that extra detail.
6. Polly Pocket Hearts
Steps:
- Paint all your nails except the ring finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Spiced Gingerbread 126.
- Fill the ring finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Almond Crumble 10.
- Wait for a few minutes to dry the nails off.
- Draw hearts using a nail art tool on the nails, use the Almond Crumble on the Gingerbread and the Gingerbread on the Almond Crumble.
7. Velvet Crumble
Steps:
- Start by painting all your nails with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Lilac Scones 130.
- Take a small sponge, earbud, or Q-Tip and create abstract textures on the ring finger nail while the paint is wet.
- Add another layer of the paint and repeat the process to create a striking difference.
- Add a layer of the Nykaa Nail Care - Matte Power Matte Top Coat of the accent nail to even out the thickness.
8. Wine & Line
Steps:
- Start with applying the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Ruby Blaze 120 on all your nails.
- Take a fine nail art paintbrush and dip it in a glossy silver nail paint such as the Nykaa Mirror Chrome Nail Lacquer - Molten Sterling 163.
- Make two fine lines on each nail, you can keep the design as seen in the reference or mix it up with asymmetric lines.
- You can also try an accent nail with design, where one nail has a silver base and wine-coloured lines.
9. Half & Half
Steps:
- Start by painting two of your pinky and ring finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Ruby Blaze 120, paint your thumbnail and index finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Squid Ink Mousse 14.
- Put a piece on the top half of the middle fingernail, and colour the bottom half with the Ruby Blaze.
- Take the tape off after a few minutes and paint the top off with the Squid Ink.
- Use the Nykaa Star Studded Glitter Coat Nail Enamel Polish - Golden Ticket 226 and cover the uneven middle part of the middle fingernail for a smooth transition.
10. Ruby Swirls
Steps:
- Paint the index finger and ring finger a nude beige such as the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Very Vanilla 156.
- Paint the rest of the nails with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Ruby Blaze 120.
- Make swirls with the Nykaa Glitter Nail Enamel - Pop the Champagne 462 and the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Ruby Blaze 120 on the beige nails.
- Add a layer of the Nykaa Nail Care - Matte Power Matte Top Coat to secure the design.
11. Greater Than Blues
Steps:
- Paint all your nails except the ring finger with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Blue Jellybean 128.
- Cut small pieces of tape in the shape of a greater than (>) sign.
- Add those pieces of tape to your ring finger and paint the gaps with Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Sapphire Dreams 115.
- Wait for 5-10 minutes and take the tape off to reveal a beautiful geometric pattern.
12. Half-Moon Shimmer
Steps:
- Add a small semicircle piece of tape at the bottom of your nail.
- Paint the rest of your nails with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Blueberry Compote 119.
- Once the nail paint is fully dried, remove the tape at the bottom.
- Paint the empty space with Nykaa Star Studded Glitter Coat Nail Enamel Polish - Golden Ticket 226.
13. French Matte
Steps:
- Apply a base coat of a nude matte such as the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Nutcracker Dreams 151.
- Paint the tips of your nails with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Sapphire Dreams 115
- You can also use tape to get clean curves, but make sure you wait till the base coat is completely dry before adding the tape.
- You can add a layer of the matte coat on top to even out the texture.
14. Geometric Abstraction
Steps:
- Start with a nude base with Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Pink Ruffle 152.
- Paint one diagonal half with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Emerald Isle 118.
- Wait for the enamel to completely dry.
- Take a fine nail art brush and make lines using the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Sapphire Dreams 115
15. Lilac Slushy
Steps:
- Paint your thumb and pinky nail with a dark amethyst shade with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Royal Amethyst 117.
- Paint the three nails in the middle with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Lavender Panna Cotta 15.
- Let the enamel dry before you start with your nail art.
- Take the Royal Amethyst and make swirly patterns on the lighter lilac to create effortless designs.
16. Pink Fever
Steps:
- Start your base with the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Pink Meringue 28.
- Make fluid patterns on top with a darker pink like the Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Pink Lemonade 78.
- Wait for the nail paint to dry before you start with your minimal design.
- Take a thin brush and make swirling lines along the nail.
17. Molten Sea
Steps:
- Paint your base with the Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - Corny Creampuff 154
- Add a layer of metallic blue nail paint like molten lava.
- You can also do this by adding tape in the shape of lava before applying the base coat to get an even texture.
- Wait for the base coat to completely dry before you go in with the second colour.
18. Monochrome Magic
Steps:
- Paint all your nails except your ring finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - White Chocolate Ganache 07.
- Paint your ring finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Black Sesame Pudding 09.
- Let the nail polish dry for two minutes.
- Now with the help of a dotting tool create two dots on each nail. Create black dots on the white nails and white dots on the black.
19. Water Droplets
Steps:
- Begin by painting your pinky and middle finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - White Chocolate Ganache 07.
- Paint your middle finger and thumb with Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel Polish - S'Mores Milkshake 29 and your index finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Lacquer - Black Cherry Pie 08.
- With the help of a doting tool create dots using Nykaa Pastel Nail Enamel - Sugar Syrup, No. 105 on your index and ring finger. This will add a contrast to the matte nails making it look like water droplets.
20. Love Triangle
Steps:
- Cut three square pieces of tape and two thin strips. Place the strip horizontally on your pinky and thumb.
- Now place a piece of the square tape at the bottom of your middle finger, forming a triangle. The corner of the tape should be at the centre. You can either follow the same step on all nails or rotate the tape to create triangles at different angles.
- Now paint your pinky, middle finger and thumb finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel - White Chocolate Ganache and your index and ring finger with Nykaa Matte Nail Enamel - Black Sesame Pudding.
- Let the nail polish dry for 30 seconds and peel off the tape.
Parting Thoughts
Matte nails may not take centre stage all year long, but the fall is when they get to shine. The dry weather outside makes it a perfect opportunity for mate nails to complement the environment around you. They are subtle and tasteful, and the minimal art suits the dramatic foliage. If you are looking to give your nails a break from shiny Comment below and tell us which is your favourite nail art. Read more about easy nail art designs for beginners here .
FAQs
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What are the best matte nail art ideas for winter?
The best matte nail art ideas for winter are ones that include fall colours such as deep burgundy, red, maroon, ochre, and emerald green. Some leaves, dots, and subtle lines can go a long way with a matte finish.
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Do I need a base coat with my matte nail art design?
Yes, a base coat always helps, whether it is a glossy nail art or matte, it helps prevent stains, lasts longer, and strengthens the nail bed.
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What are some matte nail designs?
You can try geometric lines and shapes, accent nails, negative spaces, matte French tips, and polka dots.
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How to make your matte nails last longer?
You can apply a coat of the Nykaa Nail Care - Matte Power Matte Top Coat over the enamel to secure it for a longer time.
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Which matte nail styles will suit dusky skin?
Every matte nail style suits dusky skin, but if you really want your fingers to look elegant and complementing, then opt for deeper colours such as burgundy, ruby red, purple, chocolate brown, white, soft pink, and gold.
