Velvet Finish: 120 Matte Nail Designs for a Soft-Focus Look

Who said it’s all about glossiness? To all the ladies who feel the necessity to shine in an extraordinary fashionable way, you’re welcome aboard the ship of glamour.

The solution to your problem lies within a collection of gorgeous matte nail designs. We guarantee you that once you try on those trending matte designs, you’ll taste the fashion on a brand new level.

Creative Matte Nail Polish Ideas

If you’re looking for elegance and grace, you’ve found your destiny. Away from all the sparkle and shine, the matte polish will give you an aura that glows despite the type of your nail polish.

You don’t have to worry anymore about your shiny nails that don’t match your dark style. Here’s a list of 120 matte nail designs that will make other girls jealous.

#1. Matte Coffin Nails

Matte coffin nails, black and purple palette, minimalist heart sketches, stylish modern design.

#2. Matte Almond Nails

Matte teal, black, pink, glitter finish, geometric art, stiletto shape.

#3. Short Matte Nails

Matte black, square nails, medium length, minimalist finish, no art.

#4. Long Matte Nails

Delicate stiletto nails with a matte pastel pink and white gradient, featuring butterfly embellishments.

#5. Matte Pointy Nail Design

Oval-shaped, long length, pink and lavender palette, glossy finish.

#6. Matte Black Stiletto Nail Design

Matte black, iridescent purple, and blue nails with rhinestone accents.

#7. Matte Acrylic Nail Design

Nail shape: almond, length: medium, color: soft pink, finish: matte, design: Christmas bear with decorations, style: holiday-themed.

#8. Round Matte Nails

Festive green and white nails with holly.

#9. Matte Ombre Nail Design

Soft pink ombre, short almond shape, matte finish, minimal design, cute and subtle style.

#10. Matte Nails for Christmas

Almond-shaped, long length, matte red, glossy finish.

#11. Matte Chrome Nail Design

Almond-shaped, medium length, matte finish, soft nude palette, minimalist style.

#12. Green Matte Nails

Matte green square nails with a sleek finish, minimalist style.

#13. Royal Blue Matte Nail Art

Matte blue nails with marbled accent design.

#14. Nude Matte Nail Design

Short oval, medium length, pastel pink base with blue marble accents, matte finish, abstract art style, stylish and modern design.

#15. Matte Maroon Nails

Burgundy matte nails, snowflake art, square shape, medium length.

#16. Matte Yellow Nails

#17. Matte Gel Nails

Pink, purple, glitter, matte, oval nails, ombre, glam style.

#18. Matte Orange Nails

Bright orange, matte finish, accent nail with gold geometric design, square shape.

#19. Light Blue Matte Nails

Short oval nails, matte finish, light blue with white accents.

#20. Matte Brown Nails

Almond-shaped, medium length, warm brown matte finish.

#21. Clear Matte Nail Art

Nail shape: almond, length: medium, color palette: neutral nude, finish: matte.

#22. Matte Peach Nails

Pearlized peach oval nails with glossy finish.

# 23. Matte Lavender Nails

#24. Rose Gold Matte Nails

#25. Matte Marble Nail Design

Matte black, white, and marble design, oval shape, short length.

#26. Neon Matte Nails

Long, square-shaped, bright neon yellow matte finish.

#27. Matte Teal Nails

Medium length, almond shape with a smooth finish.

#28. Matte Burnt Orange Nails

#29. Matte Rainbow Nails

Bright multicolor nail polish, pastel shades, glossy finish, oval shape, medium length, playful design.

#30. Matte French Nail Design

Short square, almond-shaped, bright yellow, glossy finish, snake design art.

#31. Matte Coral Nails

Coral square nails with rhinestone accents.

#32. Matte Lilac Nail Design

Matte lavender oval nails, minimalistic style, subtle finish.

#33. Matte Lime Green Nails

Bright yellow-green, long stiletto shape, glossy finish, minimal design, bold style.

#34. Matte Shellac Nails

#35. Olive Matte Nails

Matte olive green, long almond shape with minimal design.

#36. Matte Metallic Nail Polish

Matte navy blue and iridescent gradient nails.

#37. Matte Plum Nails

Purple, matte finish, shimmer accents, square shape, long length, minimalist nail art.

#38. Oval Matte Nails

#39. Square Matte Nails

Matte oval nails, short length, olive green and white with holly pattern, gold accent, festive style.

#40. Turquoise Matte Nail Polish

Turquoise matte finish, almond shape, floral nail art, minimalist style.

#41. Beige Matte Nails

Nail shape: coffin, length: long, color: nude, finish: matte, art: minimal solid.

#42. Emerald Green Matte Nails

Matte finish, square shape, long length, forest green palette, minimal style.

#43. Matte Leopard Nail Design

Almond-shaped, long length, nude base, animal print accents, glossy finish, rhinestone details, trendy and bold style.

#44. Matte Mint Green Nails

Pastel green coffin nails, long length, matte finish, solid color, minimal style.

#45. Matte Holographic Nails

Almond-shaped short nails, matte finish, pastel purple gradient, minimalist style with subtle shimmer.

#46. Taupe Matte Nails

Matte beige with glitter accents on ring fingers.

#47. Matte Toe Nails

#48. Army Green Matte Nail Polish

Matte olive green, oval shape, long length, smooth finish, minimal design, elegant style.

#49. Matte Silver Nails

Shiny silver oval nails, short length, smooth finish, minimal design, elegant style.

#50. Sky Blue Matte Nail Polish

Bright blue nails with iridescent accent nails.

#51. Red Wine and Geometric

Matte black and geometric white accents.

For all those girls who feel a little bit attached to their nerdy style, now you can still attend parties, look classy, and keep your own style all at the same time. It’s all a matter of color and design choice.

A little bit of wine color, with your own geometric shapes on your accent nail will bring the glamour girl inside of you, and will have your nails scream “NERD” .

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#52. Apple Gradient

In matte designs, it’s all about the simplicity and choice of colors. You choose shades of colors that will blend in together to form gradients as wonderful and chic as the apple gradient.

A mixture of dark red and black that will almost make you bite your nails off because of its realistic -apple like- dullness.

#53. Grey Winter

Matte gray nail polish on square-shaped nails.

When it’s winter time, shiny nails will not look as fabulous as in summer. Matte nail polish will save your day. Simple grey ombre and a long grey sweater will give you the thrilling – feminine look you’ve always dreamed of.

#54. Garnet and Cream

Almond shape, medium length, matte burgundy and blush pink, matte finish, floral 3D art, sophisticated style.

Attending a wedding and you don’t want to look reckless, but also not too interested? Garnet and cream is your savior. Just add a pretty bow tie on your accent nail, or dazzle your middle nail, and voila!

#55. Sea Pearls

Almond-shaped, long, with pearl accents and gold details.

So, you have a passion for pearls and crystals, but adding too much to an already glossy nail polish makes your nails look messy? Not a problem anymore!

A simple transparent base coat and sky blue polish on some of your nails is all you need to do before you ferociously sparkle your nails with your favorite pearls and crystals. Mess is a word you’ll never use anymore!

#56. Imperial Purple

Matte finish, deep purple color, square shape, minimalistic style.

Simplicity is the key to happiness, so keep it simple. It’s good to express yourself from time to time, but a smart girl knows when it’s time to have a break. A good base coat of your favorite color is all you need. Check these purple nail designs too.

#57. Burgundy Matte Nails with snowflakes

Matte burgundy with white floral accents and 3D red gem embellishments.

Feeling a little bit creative? It’s time to unleash your inner artist and bring your thoughts to life.

Get your artistic nail brush to work and draw your own stylish snowflakes on your index finger over a burgundy base coat. That will show your artistic side alright!

#58. Almond Grey and Black

Matte gray and black, long square nails, lace and bead accents, stylish design.

If you’re wondering what to do with your nails for the upcoming party, this almond grey and black design is a problem solver. with a matching black dress, you’ll make your friends swoon.

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#59. Matte Blue Nails

Square, medium length, navy blue with gold accents, matte finish.

We all have that moment of nostalgia for the open sea occasionally, but who’s got enough time?

Fortunately, this matte blue nail design will make your longing disappear. And for a classical look, add a golden strip to your cobalt blue polish.

#60. Chevron Forest

Matte square nails, short length, olive, gray, black palette.

A pattern of crocodile, and brown tree bark chevron is a simple reminder of the vast forests for greenery lovers. Now you can shout :” Save the forests” and mean it.

#61. Black and Glitter

Matte black nails with shimmering pink and blue glitter.

Glitter marks the creative girl from a mile, but glitter over a black coat is the mark of a dangerously awesome girl.

#62. Grape Mix

Lost between matte or gloss? No worries! Who said you can’t have them both? Over your already dry matte coat, place a strip diagonally and apply the glossy matching color, and your conscience will feel better.

#63. Welcome to the Navy

Matte navy blue long stiletto nails with no art details.

I believe that sophisticated girls know how to keep their styles simple, yet elegant, by choosing the proper colors. Navy blue nails are the perfect proof of what I’m talking about.

#64. Indigo Alligator

Matte black coffin nails with dotted design.

Dots, dots, and more dots.. But what about bulging dots? Now that’s new. Sticking some crystal dots over your indigo polish will make those crystals blend in, and give an illusion of dots protruding from your fingernails.

#65. Blood Red

Almond-shaped, long, glossy burgundy finish, minimal design.

If you’re a vampire fan, oval blood red nails, with a mixture of matte and gloss, will give the impression of: Alert, there’s a hot chick passing by. Don’t mess with her.

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#66. Keyboard Code

You’re one of those little texters? Tell that to the world with your matte creative-keyboard nail design. A bunch of question marks and xox’s shall do the honor.

#67. Summer Power

Long oval nails with vibrant pastel palette.

It’s summer time already? Don’t worry at all, technicolor chevron designs are ready for you to use. A dash of lemon-yellow, and fuscia are enough to make others know you’re confident and practical at the same time.

#68. Pitch Black

Matte black coffin nails, medium length.

Black has often been marked by the color of grace and elegance or sorrow in other times. So whether you’re going to a party, or attending a funeral, black is your sincere companion.

#69. Zigzag Black

Using your own creative mind, and favorite nail polish, a mixture of matte and glossy black zigzags can provide your nails with the life they need. Go ahead and get creative.

#70. Matte Black

In a hurry but don’t want to lose your daily glamor? simple! Just a black, or what-you-desire color is all you need to keep your style shining, and plain.

#71. Floral Designs

Black matte finish with pink and green swirl patterns.

Flowers have been a mark of peace and beauty ever since human beings discovered them, and for a girl, nothing brings a smile to the face more than a floral pattern on matte nail polish.

#72. Witch Claws

Matte gray and glossy black nail colors, coffin shape, long length, elegant and modern style.

Sharpen those almond nails of yours, and get into your Halloween costume. But hold on! Don’t forget your witch black nails! We don’t want your costume to be ruined.

#73. Little Garden

Short, rounded nails with cream base, colorful roses & leaves, matte finish.

Dreaming of your own future garden? With plenty of flowers of you-name-it type? Make your dream come true temporarily using your own nails. Flowers are easy to draw, Let’s see how far can you go!

#74. Chic Matte Pink Nails

Pastel pink matte finish with delicate white lace accents.

It’s all about pink for us girls, right? Simple pink, baby pink, fuscia, etc.. Add to it a flower pattern, with a few accessories and golden stickers, and you’ve got yourself a new, exciting, girl manicure! Check out these pink nail designs too!

#75. Basic Geometry

Almond-shaped, short length, pastel blue and gray palette, matte finish, geometric nail art elements, modern minimalist design style.

Are you a math freak? In love with geometry? Getting harassed by other girls because of your tom-boy styles? It’s okay.

You can shut them up and stay the freak you are. A simple geometry-related manicure, with triangles and shapes, will do the math.

#76. Black Leopard Pattern

Matte black, leopard print pattern, coffin shape, medium length, no additional art elements, edgy style.

We all have that wild side in us, so why not bring it out to the world? A nicely done, leopard, or even tiger pattern on your already black polished nails, will take you from your room, and into the wild, in a blink of an eye.

#77. Matte Nails with Glitter

Square nails, medium length, white base with gold glitter tips and accents.

For all the new brides-to-be who are sick of the old french style, have you ever thought about adding gold to your nails?

White french nails, with golden glitter on the tips and the accent, are a sign of how special you are. No more old lame nail styles.

#78. Starbucks Design

Dear Starbucks lovers, now you can show your love of your favorite place, and favorite coffee, with your own nails. A fresh matte grey nail design, with silvery glitter on your accent nail, will mark you as Starbucks lover anywhere.

#79. Fuscia Princess

Matte mauve ombre finish with subtle floral accents.

It’s time to rule your own kingdom princess! Go ahead, wear your crown, put on your best dress, and prepare your own army of fuscia nails. Let the girl power rule!

#80. Elegant Mess

Matte finish, short length, deep red and black shades.

If you’re one of those who believe that creativity can be born from a mess, then you have to try.. forget it. Just do whatever you like, and the result will be satisfying. It’s all about the mess.

#81. From Pink to Blue

Short oval nails with matte finish, purple, lavender, white, and blue palette, floral nail art, elegant and feminine style.

If you’re lost and don’t know what to do, try the shades from pink to blue! Don’t forget to add a little flower too.

#82. Rainbow

Short, square-shaped nails with a glossy finish.

For those with no preferable color, follow the lead and dip each nail in every color you have. Now you’ll have all colors between your fingertips.

#83. Snow White

Simple white nail polish with high-gloss finish on oval, long nails.

Wishing to be in the place of snow white? Make your dreams come true! Paint with white, and live every chapter of her fairy tale in every snowy nail.

#84. The Angle of Life

You have the spirit of an artist, unsheathe your sword of colors, and make your angle of life. Fight for your own beliefs, and observe life from a new perspective.

#85. Blue Gems

Short length, square shape, dark gray and black palette.

For every active girl, mine your own nails with the suitable gem color of your choice. With a gorgeous matte nail design, you can build your own treasures of colors.

#86. Black and Gold Matte Nail Design

Matte black coffin nails with gold embellishments.

Beautify your own matte nail polish with golden rhinestones, and give that dark night the shining of thousand golden stars.

#87. Stiletto Black

Long black matte coffin nails with sharp points.

Beware those claws. They can scratch, and their wounds are deep. Don’t get in the way of the cat woman!

#88. Red Matte Nails

Blood red nails, with gold crystals, can brighten up the aura of your life. Try them.

#89. Egyptian Style

Matte navy and white geometric designs on short square nails.

Let’s go back to ancient times, when Egyptians based their language upon symbols and codes. Let’s be mysterious again.

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#90. Cloud Grey

Medium square nails with matte gray finish.

If you want to pick a side – neither black nor white, then compromise. Stay foggy and pick grey.

Nail shape: rounded, Nail length: medium, Color palette: pink, purple, blue, green, Finish: matte, Nail art: glitter stripes, Style: colorful and playful.

Coffin-shaped, medium length, pastel pink and blue with silver stripes, matte finish, striped nail art, elegant style.

Square, medium length, pastel pink, purple, blue, green, white matte finish, glitter accents, colorful, trendy style.

Short square nails with matte finish, red color, dotted design, playful style.

Matte deep blue with floral accent nails.

Teal square matte nails with silver glitter accent nails.

Matte green nails with orange, yellow, and gold splatter design.

Nail shape: square, length: medium, color palette: beige, orange, blue, black, finish: matte.

Matte finish, square shape, short length, neutral beige and gray palette, clean design style.

Almond-shaped, medium length, matte teal with gold leaf accents.

Matte black and red nails with striped design, square shape, medium length, matte finish.

Black matte nails with silver glitter topcoat.

Matte coral, white geometric pattern, short oval nails, matte finish, trendy style.

White square nails, medium length, matte finish.

Square shape, medium length, pastel purple with black and pink accents, matte finish, bold modern design, abstract geometric art style.

Matte green, metallic gold, intricate black mandala art, matte finish.

If you’re tired of glossy nail polish, and want to try something new, those 120 beautiful matte nail designs shall help. Look outside the box of traditional nails, and pour out your inner thoughts on the designs of your choice. Be unique.