The Best Matte Manicure of 2025: New Ideas and Seasonal Trends

Textured manicures often spark mixed opinions. If chunky glitter and 3D designs feel too bold for you, consider a more restrained and versatile alternative — a matte manicure.

A matte finish, free of shine, looks elegant and sophisticated, while also being easy to adapt to the season: it can be paired with various colors and decorative elements. The secret to the appeal of matte nails lies in their unique texture and visual effect.

From minimalist single-color coatings to striking multi-color combinations, a matte manicure offers endless opportunities for self-expression. In our article, you’ll find 
23 stylish ideas and tips to help bring them to life.

01 Golden Accents

Does a gray matte sky ruin your mood? Add golden stars to your manicure — and even the gloomiest day will sparkle.

02 Silver, nude, and blue

We are absolutely thrilled with the negative space design — this manicure is proof of that. The transparent base at the nail roots, vibrant royal blue sections, and shimmering silver tips create a striking and captivating look.

03 Autumn Mood

This manicure captures the entire essence of autumn: deep, rich shades, fall leaves, and a matte texture. To make it more versatile and suitable for any season, simply replace the burgundy and silver colors with more appropriate ones.

04 Double-Finish French Manicure

The double-finish French manicure looks incredibly elegant, especially in rich dark shades like deep blue.

05 Mint Manicure

If you want to try the matte manicure trend without covering the entire nail, consider the mint negative space option. To create it, carefully divide the nails with strips of tape and apply polish only to the tips. Once the polish is dry, remove the tape and seal the result with a matte top coat — you’ll get a stylish and modern design with an interesting accent.

06 Monochromatic Shades

Burgundy and red belong to the same color family, but when combined, they create a striking, contrasting manicure that looks especially impressive in a matte finish. This option is a bold step forward compared to traditional red nails.

07 Gray and nude

Who would have thought that a single nude dot on matte gray nails could become a real hit! Even though some nail designs may seem complicated, this one is easy to recreate on your own.

08 Contrasting Peach

A striking black accent on the nails creates a sharp contrast against the soft peach matte background.

09 Kids’ Blue

This design not only looks stylish but is also very easy to recreate at home. And if pastel shades aren’t your thing, don’t worry — there’s a suitable blue for every taste.

10 Coffee with Milk

This creamy brown manicure combines our love for coffee with a negative space effect — what could be better? 

11 White Stripe

12 Glossy dots

Black nail polish always looks incredibly striking. Glossy accents stand out especially beautifully on a matte black base. To create this look, apply a matte black polish, then add shiny glossy dots on top—a simple technique that gives the design depth and style.

13 Shimmering Hearts

Do you love when your nails shine? A glossy finish looks equally stunning on both metallic and glittery polishes. And a sparkling heart? It’s simply impossible to look away!

14 Burgundy and Gold

15 Ocean vibe

16 Colored dots

Remember those bright little candies from childhood that melted in your mouth? This manicure clearly draws inspiration from them — a sweet, nostalgic taste of childhood on your fingertips.


17 Chocolate Manicure

A rich chocolate shade is the perfect choice for the cooler season. To slightly soften the intensity of the dark color on all nails, you can add an accent with a heart, as shown here.

18 Elite Shades

19 Bright shine

Short nails can be impressive too. This vibrant design combines matte shades with glitter, creating a striking look that, fortunately, is easy to recreate at home. 

20 Autumn Palette

The perfect matte manicure for autumn: shades of orange, pink, and red, like the changing leaves, create a mood that makes you want to wrap yourself in a cozy, warm sweater right away.

21 Ballerina Pink Manicure

22 Denim manicure

23 Golden and gray

The combination of matte and glossy finishes is a stylish way to refresh the classic French manicure. This technique creates an almost two-tone French effect, adding originality and depth to the look. 

(Souse photos)

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