With a shimmering, slightly metallic effect, they perfectly mimic thatbeloved cozy finishwhen seen in the right light.

Velvet Storm

We love adding amagnetic elementto a velvet manicureit helps create some visual interest.

Channel her magical energy with a swirling green manicure.

Two hands with long almond nails and purple and gold magnetic nail polish

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The magnetic polish creates a highly dimensional finish that looks different depending on the angle.

Here, the artist created a more dynamic look, adding movement to each nail.

While the design might feelabstract, the toasted brown color makes the finished design still feel neutral.

Black and slate gray velvet manicure.

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Periwinkle Velvet

The beauty ofperiwinklelies in its wearability.

It somehow feels like more of a neutral than purple or blue.

This gray-tinged shade is especially perfect for the season.

Magenta velvet manicure.

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We love the way the velvet effect utilizes a brighter purple sparkle for a subtle pop of color.

Gray-Green Velvet

It’s not exactly gray, not quite green, and certainly not silver.

The finished look almost resembles ablack French manicure.

Wicked green velvet manicure

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Pair the design with long almond nails for a cool edge.

Velvet Winter Whites

Winter whitesare just as fabulous in our wardrobe as they are on our nails.

And this white, with its slightly green duo-chrome tint, is perfect for a slushy, snowy day.

Short round nails with tan velvet polish

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The iridescent top coat makes the color pop without being too blunt.

Brown Jelly Velvet

Combine velvet andjelly nailsand what do you get?

While any color will put the trendy manicure on display, we especially love this sheer cola brown.

Periwinkle velvet manicure.

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Velvet Moonstone Gems

Mix and matchyour favorite jewel-toned velvet polishes for a stunning manicure.

The starburst effect gives the illusion of mini galaxies bursting from each nail.

Ruby Red Velvet

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You say ruby slippers, we say ruby manicures.

Green-gray velvet manicure.

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Add in a fewred French tipsto break up an otherwise monotonous mani.

Or sub in one of your favorite motifs, like thisadorable bow.

In this case, the finish leans a bit more sparkly than usual, but it’s so stunning.

Red to black velvet ombre manicure.

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Use the color as avelvet Valentine’s Day designor an opportunity to brighten up your winter wardrobe.

Icy Blue Velvet

Take a cue from your wintery surroundings and go with anyicy bluevelvet polish.

We love this one’s duo-chrome finish, which elongates the short square shape.

Winter white velvet manicure.

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In this case,light moss greenis chilled over, giving the manicure a bit more depth and variation.

Here, thewine burgundy polishreveals a golden stripe when held up against a magnet.

A dreamy jewel-toned effect.

Brown jelly velvet nails.

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Emerald Velvet

We love the way adeep emerald greenlooks with a velvet finish.

Theaqua bluereads slightly purple from some angles while appearing almost teal from others.

Alien Swirled Velvet

Create contrast by utilizing different textures and finishes within the same manicure.

Velvet moonstone colored manicure.

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Ruby red velvet manicure with one French nail and one nail with a bow decal.

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Bright pink velvet nails on long almond nails

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Icy blue velvet manicure.

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Long coffin nails with light green velvet polish

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Two hands with long almond nails and purple and gold magnetic nail polish

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Light pink velvet nails with white swirls

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Emerald green velvet polish on long almond shaped nails

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Blue velvet polish on short round nails

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Long square nails with dark green velvet polish and white curvy lines

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