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Matte Polish Manicure & Nail Art Ideas from Essie!
October 08, 2009
* For these layered looks, wait about 2 minutes between applying each layer! *
1. Glossy Nail with Matte Tip: Apply base coat and polish normally, then coat entire nail with glossy top coat like Essie Good to Go!. Carefully apply Matte About You to nail tips from side to side in a semicircular shape. (Or use nail guides to get the perfect tip!) 2. Matte Nail with Glossy Tip: Apply base coat and polish normally, then coat entire nail with a thin layer of Matte About You. Carefully apply Good to Go! to nail tips as described above. 3. Glossy Nail with Matte Moon & Tip: Apply base coat and polish normally, then coat entire nail with a thin layer of a glossy top coat like Essie Good to Go! Using the edge of a nail polish brush, apply Matte about You to the bottom third of the nail in a crescent shape. Carefully apply Matte About You to nail tips. 4. Matte Nail with Glossy Moon & Tip: Apply base coat and polish normally, then coat entire nail with a thin layer of Matte About You. Using the edge of a nail polish brush, apply Good to Go! to the bottom third of the nail in a crescent shape. Carefully apply Good to Go! to nail tips. Have fun! Let us know how your nails turn out!