PHOTOS: NEW WAYS TO WEAR THE MATTE NAILS!

When matte nails were first introduced, everyone flipped out. But over the past few years, the lo-fi lacquer became more than a single subdued shade.

You can offset a flat base with high-gloss details or matte out an entire design with a topcoat. The options are literally endless. Here, 13 fresh matte looks to try, courtesy of our favorite Instagram nail artists.

Black and Gold

For this look, start with a matte black nail. Add a metallic gold lacquer to your tips for a glam but minimal design.

Monochrome Polka dots

Try a monochrome polka dot design by starting with a matte base. Once dry, paint the dots with a glossy polish in the same color.

Matte and Chrome

If you want a higher contrast, apply chrome nail tape to your tips instead of polish.

Embellished Flowers

For a textured floral nail, this design mixes matte polish, regular polish, and embellishments. Start with a matte base. Let it dry and then paint flower petals in a glossy hue. Finish the nail with crystal accents glued to the center of each flower.

Marble Nails

Instead of creating tie-dyed nails in bright neon, choose a realistic Carrara marble design. You can follow the same steps as a traditional marbled nail, or you can freestyle the design by hand. Either way, use a paintbrush dipped in polish remover to gently blur the edges. Finish with a matte topcoat and voila: You match the bathroom marble.

Matte Neon

Start with a neon orange base and then add an inverted V to each nail. Once dry, set the look with a matte topcoat.

Matte Pastel

On the opposite side of the color spectrum is the matte pastel, seen here in a negative nail design.

Minimal Half Moon

Try this easy negative design by painting matte black to the half moon of each nail.

Graphic Aztec Inspired

Tape off your half moon in a triangle shape. Paint a taupe matte polish and let dry. Use a thin brush to add linear details.

Outlined Half-moon

Or reverse the design of the last nail for this look. Start by taping off your half moon. Add a matte black polish and wait to dry. Remove the tape, then outline the base of your nail in the same color.

Air Jordan III

You can add a matte topcoat to literally any nail, like this detailed look inspired by Air Jordan III's.