Matte Nail Art and Design Ideas That Will Make You Go “OMG!”

In the world of nail art, matte nails have become very popular. They look very attractive and especially suitable for the summer season. Matte nails are perfect for any occasion: a wedding or a business meeting! The advantage of such manicure is that it allows you to create different patterns and designs without making them look too flashy.

They’re also very easy to care for as they do not require special equipment or products. If you want to get a matte manicure in the saloon, ask your manicurist if she uses a special product that can make your nails look matte. This will help you avoid streaks and uneven application of the coating.

We’ve gathered up various matte nails that can be the ones that you have been looking for. Keep scrolling and find the best matte nails for you!

1. Halloween Red Matte Nails

Are you ready for Halloween? To feel the Halloween to the fullest you should have nails like the one above. This new polish color between red and orange go well with the spiderwebs on it. The matte look gives it a bold feeling.
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Are you ready for Halloween? To feel the Halloween to the fullest you should have nails like the one above. This new polish color between red and orange go well with the spiderwebs on it. The matte look gives it a bold feeling.

2. Light Green Matte Nail Idea

Green is the color of nature and it is a very soothing one. Let's get a light shade of it with the matte nail polish. To have fun with your green matte nails, all you need to do is to add some dark green glitters.
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Green is the color of nature and it is a very soothing one. Let’s get a light shade of it with the matte nail polish. To have fun with your green matte nails, all you need to do is to add some dark green glitters.

3. Neon Orange Matte Nails

Especially for summer, one of the best nail designs is neon nails. They help you stand out everywhere and every time. Orange is a very strong color, so why don't you get a matte look of this energizing color? Geometrical shapes can give it an extra beauty, too.
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Especially for summer, one of the best nail designs is neon nails. They help you stand out everywhere and every time. Orange is a very strong color, so why don’t you get a matte look of this energizing color? Geometrical shapes can give it an extra beauty, too.

4. Northern Lights Matte Nails

We are sure that watching Northern Lights is on everyone's bucket list. To remind your goals yourself, this matte nail design is perfect for you. Dark blue green and black colors go well together very well and it seems like real.
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We are sure that watching Northern Lights is on everyone’s bucket list. To remind your goals yourself, this matte nail design is perfect for you. Dark blue green and black colors go well together very well and it seems like real.

5. Baby Blue Matte Nails

You can wear baby blue color all year long and it is one of the colors that go well with all skin tones. To get the feeling of tranquility, go for this baby blue matte nail polish. Plus, water droplets nail design is a nice way to decorate them.
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You can wear baby blue color all year long and it is one of the colors that go well with all skin tones. To get the feeling of tranquility, go for this baby blue matte nail polish. Plus, water droplets nail design is a nice way to decorate them.

6. Matte Navy Blue Nails

One of the most favorite nail colors is definitely navy blue and it is an elegant color that looks amazing in basically everything. Your long square nails will shine with a matte version of it. We also suggest you to use golden jewelry with it since golden and navy blue is a great combo.
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One of the most favorite nail colors is definitely navy blue and it is an elegant color that looks amazing in basically everything. Your long square nails will shine with a matte version of it. We also suggest you to use golden jewelry with it since golden and navy blue is a great combo.

7. Sunset Scene on Matte Nails

At the end of each day, sunsets remind us to rest and watch the beauty of the sky. Being one of the most beautiful views, sunsets inspire many designs just like nail designs. Just look at the harmony of various colors above. This matte look is definitely an art piece.
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At the end of each day, sunsets remind us to rest and watch the beauty of the sky. Being one of the most beautiful views, sunsets inspire many designs just like nail designs. Just look at the harmony of various colors above. This matte look is definitely an art piece.

8. Soft Matte Floral Nails

Colors are so strong that they evoke different emotions. Soft tones of colors evoke calmness and tranquility. Let's get them and apply matte nail polish to feel great every time you look at your nails. Those who are especially fond of floral nails will adore it.
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Colors are so strong that they evoke different emotions. Soft tones of colors evoke calmness and tranquility. Let’s get them and apply matte nail polish to feel great every time you look at your nails. Those who are especially fond of floral nails will adore it.

9. Cute Purple Matte Nails

All shades of purple are amazing but the neon one is the greatest. In this nail design, accent nails are decorated with a purple French manicure and a donut, which is everyone's favorite. Also, these tiny colorful details help this nail design rock.
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All shades of purple are amazing but the neon one is the greatest. In this nail design, accent nails are decorated with a purple French manicure and a donut, which is everyone’s favorite. Also, these tiny colorful details help this nail design rock.

10. Wavy Design on Orange Matte Nails

Cool orange color and burgundy is a great combo. When they are combined, they create a perfection that is hard to ignore. Let's bring them together in a matte wavy look to make the most of them.
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Cool orange color and burgundy is a great combo. When they are combined, they create a perfection that is hard to ignore. Let’s bring them together in a matte wavy look to make the most of them.

11. Matte Orange Nails

Your short almond nails are about to be eye-catching, are you ready for it? This warm yellow nail color will warm your heart, especially in cold days. Get these matte nails to shine.
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Your short almond nails are about to be eye-catching, are you ready for it? This warm yellow nail color will warm your heart, especially in cold days. Get these matte nails to shine.

12. Colorful Matte Nails

It is sometimes dull to have the same nail design for your each nail, right? If you agree with this, why don't you choose different colors for one design. If it is fall or winter, soft blue, red, beige, brown and yellow matte nail polishes can be used with some dots nail art.
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It is sometimes dull to have the same nail design for your each nail, right? If you agree with this, why don’t you choose different colors for one design. If it is fall or winter, soft blue, red, beige, brown and yellow matte nail polishes can be used with some dots nail art.

13. Octopus on Turquoise Matte Nails

Creativity always wins! Here is a creative nail design that will make you smile. All you need to do is apply turquoise matte nail polish and draw a pinky octopus that stretches to your four nails. Plus, octopuses symbolize creativity and intelligence.
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Creativity always wins! Here is a creative nail design that will make you smile. All you need to do is apply turquoise matte nail polish and draw a pinky octopus that stretches to your four nails. Plus, octopuses symbolize creativity and intelligence.

14. Blood Design on Black Matte Nails

Wanna have bloody nails? Black matte nail polish is combined with a blood red nail polish and it is quite sexy, isn't it? Blood drops are placed at the top of the nail and they fall into the tips. It can be a great Halloween nail idea, too.
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Wanna have bloody nails? Black matte nail polish is combined with a blood red nail polish and it is quite sexy, isn’t it? Blood drops are placed at the top of the nail and they fall into the tips. It can be a great Halloween nail idea, too.

15. Rasta Design on Matte Nails

Also known as Jamaican nails, rasta nails feature fantastic color palette that is sure to help you stand out. In these stiletto nail design, Jamaican flag colors are used and a little cute heart is placed on them. Looking stunning and different is quite easy with them.
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Also known as Jamaican nails, rasta nails feature fantastic color palette that is sure to help you stand out. In these stiletto nail design, Jamaican flag colors are used and a little cute heart is placed on them. Looking stunning and different is quite easy with them.

16. Classy Matte Nails

Among different and fabulous nail designs, it is so hard to choose one to apply on your nails. If you are one of these women, cover your colorful matte nails with lines, dots and daisies.
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Among different and fabulous nail designs, it is so hard to choose one to apply on your nails. If you are one of these women, cover your colorful matte nails with lines, dots and daisies.

17. Matte Black & Yellow Nails 

Did you know that one of the most prominent color combos is black and yellow. While yellow symbolizes joy while black symbolizes high-quality, so let's go and get it.
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Did you know that one of the most prominent color combos is black and yellow. While yellow symbolizes joy while black symbolizes high-quality, so let’s go and get it.

18.Matte Red Nails

Brighten up your nails with a sexy and vibrant shade of red like these. Being one of the classics, blood red matte nails are ready to make a statement.
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Brighten up your nails with a sexy and vibrant shade of red like these. Being one of the classics, blood red matte nails are ready to make a statement.

19. Matte Blue Stiletto Nails 

Feel the freedom with blue nails. The nails above are long and they are painted in such a great blue shade. It is also a good idea to decorate it with silver or gold gems or glitters.
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Feel the freedom with blue nails. The nails above are long and they are painted in such a great blue shade. It is also a good idea to decorate it with silver or gold gems or glitters.

20. Flashy Black Matte Nails

Long almond nails are always a favorite but you can add an extra beauty with a black matte nail polish. Plus, some colorful glitter details can help you achieve a fabulous look.
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Long almond nails are always a favorite but you can add an extra beauty with a black matte nail polish. Plus, some colorful glitter details can help you achieve a fabulous look.

21. Matte Dark Purple Nails

Dark purple color is such a strong color that it evokes powerful meanings such as wisdom, power and luxury. To express your power, wisdom and wealth, there is no better color. Matte nail polish gives it a great look as well as shiny glitters.
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Dark purple color is such a strong color that it evokes powerful meanings such as wisdom, power and luxury. To express your power, wisdom and wealth, there is no better color. Matte nail polish gives it a great look as well as shiny glitters.

22. Matte Burgundy Nails

Being a mix between red and purple, burgundy offers a sophisticated and sexy look for those who wears it. Especially matte one makes you look very mature. Plain burgundy nails are nice but if you want to have fun with your nails, yellowish glitters may work.
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Being a mix between red and purple, burgundy offers a sophisticated and sexy look for those who wears it. Especially matte one makes you look very mature. Plain burgundy nails are nice but if you want to have fun with your nails, yellowish glitters may work.

23. Matte Grey Nails

If you are a modest and sophisticated person, grey nail color is definitely for you! Dark matte grey nails will help you shine with your square mani. For accent nails, marble nail art which continues to grow in popularity is a great choice to combine.
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If you are a modest and sophisticated person, grey nail color is definitely for you! Dark matte grey nails will help you shine with your square mani. For accent nails, marble nail art which continues to grow in popularity is a great choice to combine.

24. Matte Black & White Floral Nails

The matte black is a great color choice as it is so versatile. It works with a lot of different outfits and looks great on any skin tone. To make it greater, white flower nail art can be used to offer a very pretty touch. The combination of these two is a perfect combo.
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The matte black is a great color choice as it is so versatile. It works with a lot of different outfits and looks great on any skin tone. To make it greater, white flower nail art can be used to offer a very pretty touch. The combination of these two is a perfect combo.

25. Matte Sponge Bob  Nails

If you want to have fun with your nails, try out the sponge bob nail art with matte yellow nail polish. The best part about this particular design is that it looks great on both short and long nails.
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If you want to have fun with your nails, try out the sponge bob nail art with matte yellow nail polish. The best part about this particular design is that it looks great on both short and long nails.

26. Leaf Details on Matte Nails

Leaf nail art rocks. It's a good way to go if you want something simple, but it's also easy to make this look more complex by adding a pattern or detailed leaf design like the one above. For your accent nails, use a white matte nail polish and add green color with some leaves.
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Leaf nail art rocks. It’s a good way to go if you want something simple, but it’s also easy to make this look more complex by adding a pattern or detailed leaf design like the one above. For your accent nails, use a white matte nail polish and add green color with some leaves.

27. Halloween Design on Matte Nails

Here is an amazing Halloween nail inspiration for you. Pink and orange ombre nails are taken to a different level with black drawings of bats, graveyards and ghosts. Looking cute and scary at the same time is quite easy with this design.
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Here is an amazing Halloween nail inspiration for you. Pink and orange ombre nails are taken to a different level with black drawings of bats, graveyards and ghosts. Looking cute and scary at the same time is quite easy with this design.

28. Abstract Matte Nails 

Abstract nail designs are bolder than other designs because of their creative art. They are customizable according to your mood. The matte nails above feature a great color combo of beige and dark blue with abstract nails which are decorated with abstract art.
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Abstract nail designs are bolder than other designs because of their creative art. They are customizable according to your mood. The matte nails above feature a great color combo of beige and dark blue with abstract nails which are decorated with abstract art.

29. Raindrops on Matte Blue Nails

Raindrops nail art is a new but a creative art. In this design, raindrops look like they have dropped on the nails. Plus, silver swirls offers a chic look on blue matte nail polish.
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Raindrops nail art is a new but a creative art. In this design, raindrops look like they have dropped on the nails. Plus, silver swirls offers a chic look on blue matte nail polish.

30. Esoteric Style on Matte Black Nails

It is so hard not to be blown away! Just look at these incredible handprinted nails. The skulls, mushroom, pumpkin and butterfly details make this matte black nails totally amazing.
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It is so hard not to be blown away! Just look at these incredible handprinted nails. The skulls, mushroom, pumpkin and butterfly details make this matte black nails totally amazing.

31. Khaki Green Matte Nails

Shiny and matte nail polishes are equally amazing. And you know what? You can combine them together so that you don't have to choose one. For your khaki matte nails, apply a French mani with shiny version of this color on tips.
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Shiny and matte nail polishes are equally amazing. And you know what? You can combine them together so that you don’t have to choose one. For your khaki matte nails, apply a French mani with shiny version of this color on tips.

32. Bat Figures on Pink Matte Nails

Bats are dark animals and most people are scared of them but in this nail design, two opposing colors which are soft pink and black are combined to create contrast. Accent nails with a pink swirl nail art look amazing with flying bats.
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Bats are dark animals and most people are scared of them but in this nail design, two opposing colors which are soft pink and black are combined to create contrast. Accent nails with a pink swirl nail art look amazing with flying bats.

33. Ghosts on Matte Black Nails

Ghost nail art is perfect for Halloween, isn't it? Generally ghosts are applied on shiny black nail polish but it is time for a change. Matte black looks quite nice but if you want to shine, you can add some glitters on it.
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Ghost nail art is perfect for Halloween, isn’t it? Generally ghosts are applied on shiny black nail polish but it is time for a change. Matte black looks quite nice but if you want to shine, you can add some glitters on it.

Hopefully, you’ve found this article helpful. I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to do my nails and I am happy to share them with you! Please let me know what your favorite matte nail polish looks like in the comments below and if there is anything else that should be added to this list. We’d love to hear from you!

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