Q&A for How to Make Matte Nail Polish

Matte nail polish stays on longer without chipping than regular nail polish; generally a week or so.

Yes, that is possible. But you have to apply the top coat immediately, before it thickens.

Yes. I do it all the time - it protects it by breaking down before the color, therefore lengthening the life span of the colored nail polish.

Yes. It's almost the same -- cornstach is a thicker powder than corn flour.

Yes, it turned out beautifully and I definitely recommend it. Just follow the steps and you'll get there, it's very easy.

Make sure you use a strong, long-lasting top coat and try not to chip them. If you have a very "hands on" job, then it is best to go without.

Both acetone and non-acetone nail polish removers will work on matte nail polish.

Yes. You might have to mix the nail polish in a plate to even out the colour.

The polish will likely turn a vivid pink. It would take a lot of eyeshadow to create completely red nail polish, and at that point, it wouldn't be worth it.

Yes, but make sure the coat of gel polish is dry first.

There is not one that'll work particularly well.

If you don't have cornstarch, you could try using baking powder or fine flour.

Go for it. Glitter is shiny and the matte effect might dim it a little, but it should be fine.

Try it! It never hurts to try! If it doesn't work then you know you need cornstarch.

Yup, a lot of people. These DIY matte polish projects don't work very well in the sense it either doesn't stay matte for more than a few seconds, or it alters the color (makes it lighter and cloudy, not matte).

Yes, you can, but it would be less pigmented and will need tons of coats. It's better to use eye shadow instead.

No.

Try applying a matte topcoat after the polish has dried, however if that dose not work maybe you just have a bad polish. sometimes its best to spend a little bit of money on a good polish that can last a while and has the effect you want.