Wednesday 1 February 2012

Nail Effects - Matte Top Coat

I love painting my nails.

I think I own at least one shade of every colour. But sometimes, just a plain colour on it's own gets boring. Here's a very simple effect you can add to your nails to jazz them up. : ) 

Matte Top Coat.


The matte coat I own is by 17. I also have one by ELF, but I haven't tested that one yet. If you have, let me know if it's any good? I've had quite a few questions about the matte top coat, it's not a very well-know product. When you apply the matte top coat to your base colour, it will take away the shine of the polish. I'm still on the fence about this polish, I think you either love it or hate it. I find it works well with some colours but not others! Might just be me being weird.. hahaha. Anyway, here's my base coat colour, I used Strawberry Ice Cream, by Barry M. (One of my Summer favourites!)


Wait for your nails to dry as usual then apply the matte top coat. (Remember this polish will remove the shine, it will also take away some of the colour if you apply too much)



Do excuse my battered fingers & a chunk out the first nail! You can see the shine has totally gone though, leaving a matte finish.

Have you tried this polish? What do you think of it?

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I'm off to Leicester tomorrow to visit the boy & to celebrate Valentines Day. (I know it's early but it's the only time I'll get to spend with him when he isn't revising anytime soon!) I've scheduled a couple of posts while I'm away over the weekend, just won't be able to comment back until early next week. : )

Hope you're all well. : )


10 comments:

  1. ohh very interesting effect, I wonder what would happen if you tried to apply it to glittery nail polish. Have a great time with your boy, it's sad you don't get to see him much :(

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    1. Ooo I've never tried that hun, might just give it a go when I have time! I know, but I'm grateful when I do get to see him. :D xx

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  2. I've been wanting a matte top coat for a while but haven't got round to picking one up yet, I love matte finishes :)

    Frances x
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  3. I have a bottle of matte varnish - the brand of which currently escapes me but it doesn't do anything which is a shame because I love the look. Going to have to keep my eyes out for the ELF one methinks!

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    1. Strange it doesn't do anything hun, it's a nice effect if you get the right one xx

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  4. I havn't tried that yet but it looks really good, I think it would look great on dark colours and metallics!

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  5. I haven't tried a matte top coat yet, but I love 17 nail polishes so I think I'll get one when I'm next in Boots, it looks fab! xxx

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    1. It's awesome babe, get yourself some. ;) xxx

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