Matte Gel Nails Tutorial

So you all know of my Senstionail obsession, if not you do now! Anyway, for the longest time I have wanted to try a matte finish nail polish but did not want to give up on my Sensationail nails. So I have solved this problem by figuring out how to get a matte finish using one Sensationail products!

So this is the design I chose. I also added some clear polish on the top to create a cool design. But enough of that, lets get to the good stuff! Here is my tutorial:

To elaborate a little further, in case the picture above is a little confusing. 

Step 1: paint your nails like you would normally. You can choose any design or any color you would like and it's not the color that produces the matte finish. I decided to do a pink gradient. 

Step 2: Make sure to add an extra coat of clear. We do this because you don't want to lose any of your color when doing step 3.

Step 3: Take the softer end of a nail file and gently buff your entire nail. You don't want any shine showing otherwise you will lose the matte effect. Make sure you cleanse your nail with the gel cleaner afterwords.

Step 4: If you would like you can add a design on top of your nail like I did to create a 2 dimensional look. All you do is take your clear coat either using a toothpick or any other nail tool you would like and draw your design. You could also just paint the tips for a french manicure look. Remove the tacky layer with your gel cleanser and viola! You have a Matte Gel Nail Design !

Let us know if you tried this and be sure to post pictures letting us know your results! We love seeing new designs!