18 Wintery Velvet Nail Ideas for a Plushy Manicure

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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.

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Sheer Winter Velvet Nails

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Let this be a prime example of how beautiful velvet nails can be and how little effort they require. A sheer coat of the Gelcare UV Gel Nail Polish ($22) in the shade Oyster Velvet is all this mani requires.

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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. You'll need Nails Inc. Attract What You Want Magent Nail Polish ($5) to recreate the look.

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Green Cat Eye Nails

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Cat eye nails are an even more mystical type of velvet nails. Swooning? Recreate the nail look using Mooncat Nail Polish ($16) in the shade Weeping Willow.

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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.

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Minty Green Halo Aura Nails

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We love the look of this mash-up mani. It combines green velvet edges with a minty ombré aura. Nail artist Brittney Ellen created the manicure using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($12) in the shades Something Wicked and Misfit Toys.

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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.

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Red Velvet Nails

You can never go wrong with red velvet—cake, dresses, purses, nails, you name it. You'll need a few products to copy this exact look: Cirque Colors Nail Polish ($15) in Halo and Lucky Jelly and Mooncat Nail Polish ($13) in Emo for Life. Start with Emo for Life, add a coat of Halo, and finish with Lucky Jelly.

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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.

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Red Velvet Snowflake Nails

red velvet nails with snowflake designs — @nailartbyjen / Instagram

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.

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Pink and Silver Velvet Sweater Nails

pink and silver velvet nails with sweater prints — @heygreatnails / Instagram

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.

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Blue Velvet Snowflake Nails

blue velvet nails with snowflakes — @phoebesummernails / Instagram

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.

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Gold Heart Velvet Nails

Valentine's Day falls in winter, which means this gold heart-dotted velvet nail look is worth keeping in mind. Use Gelcare's Gel Polish ($20) in Rose BB Cream and Oyster Velvet to bring this set to life.

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Pinkish-Red Velvet Star Nails

pink and red velvet star nails — @phoebesummernails / Instagram

We love the look of this pinkish-red velvet mani. The subtle gold stars and rhinestones make it even more eye-catching. To recreate the show-stopping shade, you'll need a bottle of Cirque Colors Nail Polish ($15) in the shade Perseus.

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Blue Heart Velvet Nails

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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.

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Solid Champagne Velvet Nails

A simple, solid velvet manicure is stunning on its own. Swipe on a few coats of Cirque Colors Magnetic Nail Polish ($15) in Halo to get the look.

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Velvet Star Nails

champagne velvet nails with white stars — @phoebesummernails / Instagram

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.

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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.

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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. To DIY the look, buy the Aprés Gel-X Nail Extension Kit ($107) with long almond or round nails. From there, pick your perfect green velvet polish and use a fine-lining nail art brush to trace your sections in white.

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