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First, there werevelvet nailsfor fall and winter.

Then there werejelly nailsfor spring and summer.

Dark teal velvet glass manicure on long almond nails

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The sheer topper lets you see into the velvet layer below, giving the illusion of velvet glass.

It is also super dynamicas you turn your hand, the effect shifts in the most gorgeous way.

The builder gel gives the nails its glossy, glass-like effect and adds durability.

Emerald Green Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Getting the velvet glass effect is so much easier than you think, Van Iderstine exclaims.

it’s possible for you to go the polish route or the press-on route.

Now that you know how to get glass velvet nails, its time to pick a color.

Dark Red Glass Velvet Nails - Byrdie Velvet Glass Nails

Olive & June

Check out 11 of our favorite examples below.

Emerald Green

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How mesmerizing is this emerald green velvet glass mani?

Believe it it or not, it took less than 10 minutes to perfect thanks toChillhouse press-on nails.

Baby Pink Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Consider this a quick and easy route to achieving the trend with no skill required.

Check out this cherry cola velvet glass mani that looks sweet as can be.

Start with a magnetic aura base using dark brown and amber tones.

Pale Lilac Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Manipulate the particles and finish with clear builder gel.

Cool-Toned Mix-n-Match

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We’re always intoSkittle manis.

Instead of ultra-bright spring and summer shades, keep it muted and cool with velvet glass pastels.

Cherry Cola Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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The colors may vary from nail to nail but the uniform finish keeps the look cohesive.

Dark Teal

For a magical velvet glass nail look, look to the sky.

This dark teal velvet glass nail idea reminds us of the awe-inspiring colors found in the aurora borealis.

Amber Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Whether you go with lavender or eggplant, a purple glass velvet mani is bound to turn heads.

Magenta

The same goes for hot pink.

Cool-Toned Mix-n-Match Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Nude Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Dark Teal Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Purple Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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Magenta Velvet Glass Nails - Byrdie Glass Velvet Nails

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