A lot of nail polishes give your nails a glossy finish.A non-shiny nail color is very popular these days.There are some nail polish companies that make products with a matt finish.You can use steam or cornstarch to make a matt finish at home.
Step 1: Put a coat of polish on your nails.
The coat should be applied as a very thin coat.Before applying any polish, buff and file your nails.To clean the nail, use a cotton pad and nail polish remover.Allow your coat to dry.
Step 2: You can get a piece of foil or wax paper.
Put some nailpolish on it.A box of cornstarch and a toothpick are required.Put a small amount of cornstarch into the nail polish.As the nail polish will dry out, do this quickly.Make sure the polish isn't too thick or it will spread on the nail.
Step 3: You can use a nail brush to paint your nails.
Do this the way you normally would.The first thing to do is to start at your cuticle.There are three stripes on your nails, one in the center and two on each side.A small gap around the nail is needed for a professional finish.
Step 4: Allow the polish to dry completely.
You will end up with a non-glossy finish once the polish is dry.Don't blow on your nail polish or move your hands.Dry your polish with your fingers.If you put a top coat on this polish, it will make your nails look dull.
Step 5: There is a nail polish.
These are more expensive than regular nail polishes.A lot of brands make nail polishes with a matt finish.Sally Hansen has a formula that you can use over regular polish to achieve this look.If you want to find the most variety in colors and brands in nailpolish, try shopping at a beauty store.
Step 6: Before painting your nails, use a nail buffer and file.
This will make your nails look better.As you shape the top edge of your nails, hold the nail file at a 45 degree angle.For a natural curved shape to your nails, mirror the shape of your cuticles.You can even out the surface of your nails by buffing it.There are ridges and dents in your nail.
Step 7: Remove the cotton ball from your nail.
It's a good idea to wipe this over your nail.This should be pushed into the side walls of the nail.There are dirt and debris on the nail.Natural oils on your nail can serve as a barrier for polish to stick.Let your nails dry.This should take a few seconds.
Step 8: Your nails should be painted with a clear coat.
A bottom coat is built into many nail polishes.If this is the case, check the label of your nail polish.Apply a thin bottom coat to each nail if not.Do your dominant hand and non-dominant hand at the same time.You can paint your nails without fear.
Step 9: You can paint the color.
The brush on the lip of the nail polish bottle should be wiped off.Place the brush close to the skin.One in the middle and one on each side is how to paint each nail.A small gap around the edges of your nail is needed for a professional finish.
Step 10: Take care of your paint job.
A Q-tip can be used to remove nail polish.If you make a mistake, wipe the Q-tip over the mess.Make sure you clean up all your mistakes by giving your nails a last look.The polish should be dry for at least 2 minutes.
Step 11: A top coat should be applied.
You might not need a top coat if you are using a matt nail paint.Sally Hansen is a good top coat if you are using regular nail polish.You did the color and apply this the same way.Allow the dry top coat to dry completely.Blow on the nail polish or flap your hands.Allow the polish to dry with your fingers spread out.
Step 12: Regular nail polish can be used to paint your nails.
Clean your nails after filing and buffing them.Allow this to dry after applying a bottom coat.Take care not to put the color on too thick.Correct any mistakes with a Q-tip.Allow your nails to dry completely.
Step 13: Water can be put into a pan.
Put it on the stove.The pan should be brought to a boil.The pan needs to be creating a lot of steam.The steam will make your nail polish look dull.
Step 14: Put your hand over the steam.
You have to expose the entire nail to the steam.You need to hold each hand over the steam for a short time.You can get steam burns if you hold your hand too close to the pot.Make sure all of your nails are hit by the steam by moving your hand slowly.You should check your polish.If should look clean.Hold your hand over the steam for another few seconds if there are parts that are still glossy.