How to use a matte top for gel polish?

Matte top for gel polish is a new option for covering nails. The satin effect gives the nails a translucent matte finish. The layer, slightly soft to the touch, wears off over time, and the nails become shiny again.

The velvety effect creates a velvety finish on the nails, visually and to the touch, which can be slightly stained.

Despite these small flaws, with a matte top it is possible to create an interesting design and breathe new life into the old polish.

It is preferable to use a matt finish on dark varnishes, since the result is almost impossible to notice on light colors. The coating on the nails with the effect of "cat's eye" or with glitter looks unusual.

To achieve the desired result, it is worth adhering to some rules.

• A bottle with a matte top should not be shaken before use. Shaking the bottle will cause bubbles to form. For a uniform consistency, it is best to roll the package between your palms.

• A matte finish is thicker and more viscous than a glossy finish. Do not be too zealous with the application - the product should not drip onto the skin of the fingers. A thick layer may not fully cure in the lamp, which will affect the durability of the coating.

• For even distribution on the nail plate, the covered nail should be turned over and held in this position for about a minute.

• It is difficult to paint over the cuticle area with a matte top. Due to the inaccessibility of the zone or the natural screed of the coating during the drying process, a glossy strip forms after polymerization. To hide this strip, the top should cover the plate in two passes.The first layer is painted over at the cuticle with an ordinary thin brush, and the second wide layer is applied to the entire surface of the nail.

• After polymerization, it is necessary to remove the sticky layer with a degreaser and a lint-free cloth, otherwise the coating will remain glossy.

• Any type of top should be stored away from sunlight.

• Do not keep open the finish jar for a long time. Tops, like bases, dry quickly when exposed to oxygen for a long time.

• The finish is applied only after the color layer has completely polymerized. Otherwise, if the color hits the brush, the top in the bottle will become stained and cloudy.

Matte finishes from TNL give nails a velvety effect, protect against chips, cracks, and increase the durability of the manicure. Finish consistency is not thick, viscous. Fast polymerization in the lamp. The durability of the effect is average. Coating products include non-sticky finishes.

Decorative finish with velveteen effect. Medium-thick consistency with an opaque whitish color, facilitates work when painting difficult areas. Self-leveling. Curing takes place only in UV lamps for 3 minutes. To fix the result, the surface should be treated with a cleanser.

Matte top with a slight slant towards the corduroy type. Thick consistency. On nails with such a coating, scratches are not visible, no chips are formed. Anti-static effect repels dust. The durability of the manicure reaches 4 weeks; over time, the coating does not turn yellow or darken.

Top with no sticky layer. The texture, pleasant to the touch, has a "fluffy" appearance. It is used as a partial or complete decorative coating. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use. A layer of medium thickness is applied to the coating to avoid blurring. Does not conflict with acrylic and biogel. Self-leveling.

Matt rubber fixer, improves the shade of the coating without changing its color. Dense and thick consistency, evenly distributed on the surface of the nail. Leaves no blur, no streaks, no sticky layer. Formula with increased manicure durability.

Rubber top with no sticky layer. The consistency is not thick, closer to liquid, which makes it easier to use. Gaps may occur during polymerization. The matte effect is subtle, suitable for working with light shellacs.

Finish without sticky layer. The consistency is moderately thick, spreads well over the nail plate. Does not chip, crack or blur. Persistence is low. The coating begins to wear off after a few days of wearing the manicure.

Luxury matte top. Low hypoallergenic coating. The consistency is thick, self-leveling. The matte effect is pronounced, long-lasting. Cures quickly in the lamp.

The application process is classic for all types of topcoats.

Preparing the nail plate for manicure.

Treatment of the outer stratum corneum with an abrasive file.

Cuticle removal, lateral ridges processing.

A degreaser is applied to the nail, then a primer, if required by the instruction.

Application of the selected base under the gel polish.

Polymerization of the base in a UV or LED lamp.

Application of color gel polish in one or two layers, depending on the chosen system.

Each coating layer is polymerized in a lamp.

Securing the manicure with a matte finish. The gel is applied in a convenient way to a colored coating and cured by drying in a lamp for several minutes.

Removing the sticky layer, if instructed to do so.

The most common design today is to cover multiple fingers. Marigolds with a matte finish can be placed one behind the other or across several fingers.

• Reverse moon jacket. An original design for classic lovers. It looks interesting and unusual on dark varnishes.A matte finish can be used to cover the tips of the nails, as in a French manicure, or vice versa, by painting the nail bed.

• Matte backing. A universal way for any color varnish. The coating is used as an independent effect or complemented by various designs: glitter pattern, glossy varnish pattern, sand painting.

• Graphics. Lightweight and attractive design. Simple geometric shapes, thin lines and animal designs. This theme allows imagination and ideas to run wild.

• Droplet effect. An interesting design imitates dew drops on a matte backing. Easy to create at home. Drops are created with a glossy top or colored gel polishes.

• Drawing with rhinestones and bulbs. The use of these products creates a solemn and festive manicure on the nails. Bulbs are small balls of various colors that serve as decoration. Together with rhinestones, they are laid out in various patterns and monograms on all or some of the nails.

Fans of interesting textures note that matte finishes diversified the boring everyday life of manicure. Corduroy and satin tops are able to visually smooth out problematic varnish colors. Add saturation and depth to them, hide bald spots or bubbles.

The coating does not have good durability; over time, with mechanical stress, the top layer begins to wear off or becomes blurred. The finishes of some brands turn yellow quickly on contact with light colored gels.

Despite the slight drawbacks of matte tops, girls enjoy using them. The soft and "fluffy" texture, the ability to create new original designs, make matte fixers no less popular than glossy tops.

Methods for creating matte nails using gel polish in the next video.