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    How-to: matte navy nails with glossy tips

    Updated:29 Jan 2015 9:32 PM | Posted by
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    This eye-catching nail art look is easier than you'd think

    Isn’t it striking? The good news is you can create this look using any dark nail hue – be it a chocolate, black, grey, navy, or berry – just be sure to steer clear of pale shades. If you don’t, the contrast between the matte and shiny areas won’t be as obvious.

    Oh, and you’re not limited to creating a French tip with this look. Why not try a matte base with glossy dots or even a half-moon mani? The options are endless, so have fun!

    What do you think of this subtle-yet-striking nail art look? Is it something you’re keen to try at home? And have you ever used a matte topcoat before?

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    Credit: Zoe Vokis, Nail Professional of the Year, Australian Beauty Industry Awards

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    101 Member Comments

    skincare junkie 31 Aug 2017 5:58 PM

    I prefer glossy finish. A scratch or chip on matte nails is very obvious!

    Yohanna 19 May 2017 6:40 PM

    Will try with same colour, but have no mattifying thingy

    Miss19 16 Nov 2016 1:14 AM

    I love it!

    itslinda 5 Apr 2016 11:52 AM

    great article

    sporty_ytl 5 Jan 2016 3:55 PM

    Lovely.

    Yohanna 29 Dec 2015 4:21 PM

    it is very pretty ! sort of neat and classy

    Shop A Everyday 3 Jul 2015 4:50 PM

    That is very pretty, I love the darker blue at the ends

    Ajax 29 Jan 2015 9:32 PM

    Great look!

    TheUglyDuckling 26 Dec 2014 11:30 PM

    I love the look but it kind of reminds me of the texture of chalkboards (please don't hate me!).

    Crystaltipps 26 Dec 2014 4:35 AM

    Love it. Very chic.

    bmill229 5 Dec 2014 2:32 PM

    Looks great and I love the colour.

    Goldcat 4 Dec 2014 8:58 PM

    I do prefer a shine/gloss look.

    blueberry-gum (not verified) 1 Oct 2013 1:15 PM

    love this, defs gonna try

    FeatheredBeauty 23 Feb 2013 6:41 AM

    I love navy nails and this is a cute look.

    beautifuljustina 16 Feb 2013 2:26 PM

    l love this

    Beautifulnightmarex 12 Feb 2013 3:25 AM

    I really like this idea. I like the navy/dark blue even better than K Kardashians matte black and gloss tips.

    Blink182 5 Feb 2013 12:24 PM

    Nice!

    TriedandTested 16 Jan 2013 5:50 AM

    The matte is really classy with the glossy edge. Will try it out

    Dreamy 29 Dec 2012 1:20 AM

    Great article :-)

    Crystaltipps 5 Dec 2012 10:55 PM

    Lovely. Different but nice.

    Chickybabe1 5 Dec 2012 10:18 AM

    I prefer shiny and glossy nails.

    Chicklet 4 Dec 2012 7:33 AM

    These look classy - love them!

    lynx 28 Nov 2012 7:08 AM

    What a lovely shade of blue. Nice effects too for something different.

    s2pring 24 Nov 2012 12:20 PM

    great tips

    Anonymous (not verified) 15 Nov 2012 11:43 PM

    I've got some actual matte polish in a colour called "Black Cherry" (very dark, slightly burgundy, but nearly black), and I've been wondering how to play with it. I've currently got it on my toenails, where it looks kind of odd, but also kind of cool. I haven't got any matte topcoat on hand, but if I painted the nails with the matte polish and then did shiny topcoat for the tips, I think that would work, too. I need to get some matte topcoat, though, it seems a lot more flexible...

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