Comments on: News on the MATTE Front – MATTEVelvet From Zoya

By: Lani

Lani — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:07:00 +0000

I have an Orly top coat that makes anything Matte. But, I like how Seche Vite makes anything last forever.

I do a base, 2 coats of polish, Seche Vite, then the top that is matte.

I just can't see a polish with no base working well...plus, with no top coat...

For Man Glaze I have done a base, 1 coat of MG, then Seche Vite, then 1 more coat of MG. It seems then if the top matte chips a little, at least underneath is the same color.

That being said, I will totally buy these zoyas...even though I have similar colors I could use the Orly top on...

Oh well, I like buying new polish:-)

By: candita

candita — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:42:00 +0000

I can’t wait to try these, I absolutely love the matte look. I seem to have chips after a few days no matter what base/top coat combo I use, even Seche Vite! I have the most luck with CND Stickey and Poshe but even so, I tend to change my polish every few days anyway, so these will work great for me!

By: Susanna

Susanna — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:26:00 +0000

I can’t say matte has ever really appealed to me, but I like Zoya, so I’ll try the grey at least.

By: THERESA-ANNE

THERESA-ANNE — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:55:00 +0000

If my nails were matte it would be going out and buying a car that is all dull and ugly looking. My nails have to shine…shine…shine.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:43:00 +0000

I can’t wait! I have 3 Knock Out polishes, but it’s getting to be an expensive hobby LOL. So I hope the Zoya ones are hot and cheaper!

By: Aaren

Aaren — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:26:00 +0000

I love matte polish! I used to have a top coat (I think by Orly) that mattified polish and I loved it. My concern is the “no base coat” with 3 pretty dark colors. I’d be worried about discoloration of the nail. Also, with colors that dark, I need them to last at least 4-5 days. Maybe if they had a corresponding top coat to keep them matte (like the Orly one I use to have), it would increase longevity. I’m still trying them all though!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:04:00 +0000

I am going to be ALL over those polishes. They are a great price too!!!!!I could totally see the matte with shimmer.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:43:00 +0000

I’m intrigued by the possibility of matte polishes from Zoya, but the idea of no base coat, no top coat and no dry drops is sort of off putting. I rarely have time to do my nails more than once a week so I have to stick with polishes and a nail routine that can go 7 days without looking all messed up when it’s time to take it off. I can stand a little tip wear but not chipping, and I worry how well these would adhere for more than a few days. Also, no dry drops would be a challenge for me as even when I use quick dry products, my nails take ages to dry. I can only hope these are pigmented enough to go on in one coat. Otherwise, the potential drying time would make these impoosible for me to wear.

By: melli

melli — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:24:00 +0000

The wine colour looks really pretty. I haven’t tried matte polish in the past, but I love Zoya, so this is going to be a fun purchase!

By the way, Michelle, I love all the new features on your blog. Loads of fun articles to look forward to every week, and I love the links to related stories. Awesome job as usual!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:06:00 +0000

If there was a pink matte or a fun colour, i’d be there. I think i’ll still try one, which should I get, the red or white?