How to get Matte Nails

This is going to be one of the easiest ways to get some bang with your nails. Making your nail color matte can really change the look of the polish. It's so easy to do, you're gonna freak! 

There are also nail polishes that come in matte form but if your like me you probably already have tons of colors and don't want to buy anymore. Who am I kidding I always want more. This is my way of trying to have some self control and not go out and buy a matte version of every color I own.

All you need to change the look of your nail polish is some steam. 

Yes steam, that's the trick.

Take a small pot and pour some water into it; just enough to cover the bottom of the pot. When less water is used the water will boil faster. Turn the heat on high and let the fire do its work.

While the water is boiling, paint your nails with about 2 coats of nail polish. I used Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in 410 Impeccable Greys. This can be purchased from Target online for $2.99. (If you have a Target credit card you can also get 5% off and free shipping!)

Once the water is boiling, paint on one more THIN coat of the polish onto your nails. While they are still wet, stick your nails into the steam. Try to get as close to the water without actually touching it. That way the steam can really hit your nails. Like when you backhand a bitch for giving you the stink eye. Do this for about 3 seconds or a little longer if they don't look just right. (There is a possibility of burning yourself...so be careful.)

That is it! Wait to make sure the nails are dry and you now have matte nails! Now for every nail polish you have you can have a matte version. Bam! I just doubled your nail polish collection. Science is power! 

Happy Painting, MayMay