28 Brilliant Beauty Hacks That Will Change the Way You Apply Makeup

A matte topcoat seems cute in theory, but it can reveal every uneven brushstroke and nail ridge for the DIY manicurist. The solution: paint on a regular topcoat first. OPI nail lead Miss Pop used a similar layering technique backstage at Marissa Webb to seal in the linear negative-space nail art. This double topcoat method also adds days to the wear of your matte manicure.