25 Insanely Cool Matte Nail Designs to Impress Your Friends With

Bring a clean matte nail to life with an eye-catching chrome tip. Madeline Poole’s design is equal parts neutral and exciting.

These simple matte nude nail looks are elevated thanks to a lace-like detail that's intricate and demure.

Who knew that single nude dots on top of matte charcoal nails could be such a hit? We don't know about you, but we want to copy this manicure ASAP.

Matte is major and neon is never not popular, making this negative-space, melon-colored mani a must in our books.

Glossy French tips atop a smooth, matte base make for an interesting (albeit subtle) mani.

It's no secret that cow-print manicures are on the up and up (Kendall Jenner says so, too). If you're not ready to fully rock the barnyard-chic nail look, consider this negative space option that leaves only covers half the nail.

Another way to embrace a clean, fresh feel for your mani is by sticking to a cool palette of blue and white. Plus, this one's super simple to DIY.

If you want to hop on the matte nail trend without covering your nails entirely in polish, check out this mint negative space option. To create the look, use striping tape to section off your nails and confine the polish from the tape to the tip. Once dry, remove the tape and finish with matte topcoat.

We're all about mixing finishes. Fortunately for us, this matte blue and metallic gold combo is a cinch to recreate. Start by painting on a matte blue base, then use a detailing brush to swipe a gold arc across the bottom of each nail to create the cuticle half-moon accent.

Sure, burgundy and red are from the same color family, but pair them together and you have yourself a high-contrast nail look that's even better matte.

This white and nude nail design makes us think of ballet slippers and mummies. Either way, we're matte about it. (See what we did there?)

Accent a skin-flattering pale pink with sharp gold lines for a ridiculously pretty look.

If you blush over blues, check out this simple DIY. Start with a matte blue base and use a striping brush to delicately draw a thin white line down the center of each nail.

This creamy brown manicure combines our love of coffee and negative space. What more could you ask for?

Combine turquoise and nude bases with shimmery, silver accents for an intricate yet wearable look.

All-black manicures make an eye-catching statement: glossy-and-matte-black nails demand a head-turning moment. To create the look, start with a matte black base and top it off with glossy circle details.

Seaweed, Caribbean waters, spirulina—whatever earthy vibe you're getting from this mani, we hear you and support you.

Wine lovers, rejoice! With this burgundy manicure, you can pay homage to your favorite vino in a minimalist way that's oh-so-chic.

Feeling a fresh mani vibe? This negative-space nail look gives us clean, Art Deco vibes.

Try creating graphic, angular lines for a look that reads colorful but mod. If you can't find three matte colors for the look, rely on your fave glossies and top the entire look off with a matte topcoat.

Can't decide on one color (or even five)? With this half-and-half manicure, you'll be able to rock 10 colors on each hand.

We swoon over a negative-space moment, and this nail design is no exception. With a clear coat over the bottom of each nail, crisp sections of cerulean, and light-reflecting silver tips, we're in love.

Subdued purple, pink, and tangerine combine for a dusty negative space manicure that's subtle and stylish. To create the look, simply paint from mid nail to tip on each finger and finish with a matte topcoat.

These matte seafoam nails might be simple, but with contrasting blush arcs, they're undeniably stylish, too.

Let's be clear: You can never go wrong with black and white.