Matte Nails

Matte Nails at Alexander Wang

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This year matte nails seem to have graced many runways including Badgley Mischka and Alexander Wang during New York Fashion Week Fall 2013. The matte finish on these nails makes talons look super sophisticated. And going matte would certainly be an alternative to the common glossy finishes. However, it seemed impractical for me to go out and purchase several matte nail polishes and I came to the conclusion that it would only be appropriate for me to go matte in the colder months.

I soon found a solution to my problem and I browsed through my varnish collection for a matte top coat. Using a matte top coat meant that I could wear whatever colour of polish I desired. The top coat in question is one that I picked up last year from Rimmel.

However, a word of warning, matte nails don’t last long. So if you don’t mind painting your nails a little more frequently give a matte top coat a go for an instant beauty update. And if you get bored of the matte finish you can always paint over your nails with you usual top coat.

Unfortunately I've searched high and low for Rimmel’s Pro Matte Finish Top Coat and I'm unable to find it anywhere. However, Bourjois are offering up their own version. You can pick up Bourjois So Matt Top Coat in Boots for £5.99. 

Have you gone matte?