As women, we love a pretty and chic manicure. After all, our hands are our business card and an elegant nail design completes our outfits perfectly. Deconstructed French nails, rich colors, minimalist nail art for short nails, etc. - this fall there is definitely no shortage of nail trends that we would like to try out immediately. However, the fashion world never stops surprising us and in the last few days a whole new look has caught our attention. Velvet is a must for all fashionistas in the cooler season and the noble material now also serves as inspiration for nail designs. Velvet nails are THE nail trend for fall 2022 and to say we're a little obsessed would be a gross understatement. Ready to take your standard mani to the next level? Then let yourself be inspired by the beautiful nail designs and call the nail salon today!
What are velvet nails as a nail trend in 2022?
When it gets colder and darker outside, we immediately want to wrap ourselves in cozy fabrics and clothing. From dresses, sweaters, pants to sofas, velvet is currently taking over the fashion world and can be seen everywhere. And now the soft and luxurious fabric is making its way onto the beauty scene in the form of Velvet Nails. Velvet nails are the latest nail trend to land on our radar and we can't get enough of them.
What sets Velvet Nails apart is the shimmering, slightly metallic look that looks like velvet in direct sunlight. The mix of metallic and glitter effects creates the illusion of texture and transforms our fingernails into real eye-catchers. Whether in soft nude colors, pastel shades, dark red, for long nails or asNail design for square nails– Velvet nails always work and we can feel the fluffy texture even when we look at them.
Do your own velvet nails: it's that easy!
Some nail trends actually look a lot more complicated than they actually are and that's exactly the case with Velvet Nails. Unlike other nail designs, you don't need a nail salon appointment to get the silky, velvety look. To really show off your nail design, it's best to use Shellac or gel polish and work with a UV lamp. But enough talk - make your fingernails shine and find out here how to do velvet nails yourself.
Materials required:
- Base- und Top-Coat
- Matte nail polish in a color of your choice
- Glitter polish in the same shade or alternatively effect powder with glitter
- UV-Lampe
Make velvet nails yourself:
- First file the nails into the desired shape and remove the cuticles.
- Apply a thin layer of base coat and let it dry under a UV lamp.
- Next, paint your fingernails with nail polish and let them dry. It is best to apply 2 coats.
- And now you have two options to choose from - you can either use a glitter polish or an effect powder with glitter. Before applying the powder, you should remove the sweat layer. With nail polish, however, you first let the layer of color underneath harden completely under the UV lamp.
- Finally, seal with a thin layer of top coat and you're done - it's that easy to make velvet nails yourself.
Velvet French nails for an elegant look
Whether classic in white, colored, matt or as deconstructed French nails - the French manicure is a timeless classic that will probably never go out of fashion. In keeping with the new season, there is a new variant that is in the spotlight. Super simple, elegant and really classy – velvet French nails are on trend and provide a stylish and welcome change. The shimmering velvet look is a real eye-catcher and with the reflective nuances you can do without jewelry! The nail design looks best in lighter colors, such as pink, light green or champagne.
The nail design for short nails
Why we love Velvet Nails so much? The nail trend looks irresistibly chic on both long and short nails! The velvety finish is particularly effective in combination with romantic pink tones and puts you in a good mood in the dull autumn weather.
Velvet nails in dark green for fall
Would you like a little more drama? Then choose Velvet Nails in rich dark green. Or why not combine several shades at once? Due to the play of colors, the velvety effect shimmers in the sunlight in an indescribable, almost magical way. As you have already seen, no additional embellishments or decorations are necessary - velvet nails are a real eye-catcher in themselves and it is therefore recommended to keep the nail design simple to keep.
Velvet French Nails radiate a unique elegance
The velvety finish also looks great with darker nail polish colors
Or why not Velvet Nails as inspiration for Halloween nails?
Velvet nails in pastel colors are perfect for fall
The nail trend also works as a nail design for short nails
The shimmering effect literally makes your fingernails shine