18 Wintery Velvet Nail Ideas for a Plushy Manicure

Velvet is one of those textiles that exude luxury. It's because of this that we're so glad the fabric finish has translated to nails. Using glittery, semi-metallic polish helps you instantly achieve a luxe finish that looks just like the fuzzy material. While this design looks stunning year-round, it's an incredibly fitting manicure idea for winter. Ahead, you'll find 18 velvet nail looks perfect for the festive and chilly months.

01 Sheer Winter Velvet Nails

Let this be a prime example of how beautiful velvet nails can be and how little effort they require. 

02 Bronze Winter Velvet Nails

We love the textured look of this bronze winter velvet mani—it almost mimics the knit weave of the sweater it's paired against.  

03 Green Cat Eye Nails

04 Pink and Plum Swirl Nails

This pink and plum velvet swirl nail look reminds us of a festive version of Jennifer Garner's 13 Going on 30 dress. Given the various colors and swirls, this is one nail look that will be best achieved at the salon.

05 Minty Green Halo Aura Nails

We love the look of this mash-up mani. It combines green velvet edges with a minty ombré aura. 

06 Pink and Brown Velvet Nails

This pink, brown, and silver velvet manicure is subtle yet so chic. It's the perfect neutral glam nail look.

07 Red Velvet Nails

You can never go wrong with red velvet—cake, dresses, purses, nails, you name it.

08 Blue and Champagne Velvet Nails

Blue and champagne velvet nails look great on their own and together. For a festive glam nail look, go with champagne. For a cool finish, opt for blue.

09 Red Velvet Snowflake Nails

If you love the idea of red velvet nails but are hoping for even more festive flair, add a few snowflakes to the mix. As intricate as these look, you can create them with a micro nail-dotting tool and your favorite white polish.

10 Pink and Silver Velvet Sweater Nails

If you love a literal nail design, this sweater-inspired mani will fit your fancy. It's an incredibly on-trend winter manicure, thanks to its dual-finish, matte-velvet appeal.

11 Blue Velvet Snowflake Nails

Let it be known that snowflakes look beautiful on blue velvet nails, too. If you prefer classic nail designs, consider opting for decorated French tips instead of fully-decked-out nails.

12 Gold Heart Velvet Nails

Valentine's Day falls in winter, which means this gold heart-dotted velvet nail look is worth keeping in mind.

13 Pinkish-Red Velvet Star Nails

We love the look of this pinkish-red velvet mani. The subtle gold stars and rhinestones make it even more eye-catching. 

14 Blue Heart Velvet Nails

If you're a sucker for nail art, you'll enjoy this multicolored velvet nail look. The inverted heart design is hard not to ogle over.

15 Solid Champagne Velvet Nails

A simple, solid velvet manicure is stunning on its own. 

16 Velvet Star Nails

Add a few stars to the mix for a kitschy, rocker-chic velvet mani. You can hand-paint them using white nail polish or use nail stickers instead.

17 Black Velvet Nails

Black velvet might make you think of Halloween, but with a change in perspective, you might realize it's like the LBD of manicures. You can't go wrong with a dark mani, especially during the colder months of the year.

18 Olive Green Velvet Nails

If you prefer more detailed nail looks, consider this mani. We love the contrast between the clear mani accents and olive velvet sections.

Source: www.byrdie.com
Author: Rebecca Norris


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