The shimmering, shifting polish makes your nails look like nothing short of a work of art.

The trick to making velvet nails suitable for especially fitting for spring is knowing which shades to rock.

Pink Velvet French Tips

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Up first, we have these gorgeous babypink French tips.

pink velvet manicure

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Once cured, top it off with a layer of pale pink polish and finish with a top coat.

Then, decide whether to keep it simple or glue a few gems on for a glamorous look.

You don’t have to.

Pink Velvet French Tips - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Pick five of your favorite soft hues and have fun with them.

Sheer nails are very in this spring, after all.

Pink Velvet Butterfly Nails

Butterfliessymbolize the transformational nature of spring and self.

Pastel Velvet Skittle Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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So, if you want a velvet manicure with meaning, look no further than this set.

Multicolor Bright Velvet Swirl Nails

Pastels aren’t your only option.

To make them really pop, add metallic silver borders throughout.

Sheer Sparkling Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Turquoise Velvet Nails

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No time for nail art?

This solid turquoise velvet manicure is stunning all by itself.

Lucky Green Velvet Nails

Even afterSt.

Pink Velvet Butterfly Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Patrick’s Dayhas passed, we’re always down for a little extra luck.

With that in mind, consider recreating this shamrock-dotted light green velvet mani.

it’s possible for you to also simply stick to the color without the added nail art.

Multicolor Bright Velvet Swirl Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Hot Pink Velvet Swirl Nails

Hot pinkfor spring?

We love to see itespecially with a shimmery velvet effect.

Sheer Lilac Velvet Nail

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Lilac is a classic springtime color.

Turquoise Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Thelight purple polishlooks even more stunning with a shimmery velvet finish.

Oyster Velvet Nails

If you preferneutral nail looks, consider oyster velvet nails.

They’re virtually creamy beige nails with a high-shine effect.

Lucky Light Green Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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The velvet finish makes the purplish-red polish even prettier.

Pink Floral Velvet Nails

Yes, ultra-pale pink nails will always be in for spring.

However, adding a fewflower accentson top can make your velvet mani feel more seasonally on brand.

Hot Pink Velvet Swirl Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Ballet Pink Velvet Bow Mani

Looking for another way to enhance your pink mani?

Use a nail art brush to craft the cutest silver bow for acoquette aesthetic.

Use the tool to create gorgeouswhite daisieson a few nails.

velvet lilac nails

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We like that this pinkish-cream mani has a slight holographic finish.

Here, the finish is strategically placed to make the cuticles and tips stand out.

This one reminds us of Miranda Priestly’s iconic cerulean monologue.

Grape Glass Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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oyster-colored velvet nails

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Magenta Velvet Mani - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Dusty Pale Pink Floating Floral Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Ballet Pink Velvet Bow Mani - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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manicure with white daisy flowers and green velvet accents

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Neutral Holographic Velvet Shorties - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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Lilac Glass Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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blue velvet nails

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hot pink velvet nails

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Mauve Velvet Mani - Byrdie Velvet Nail Ideas for Spring

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