Crushed Velvet Nails Are a Holiday Manicure Must-Have

I’ve been a nail girlie since I could say “acrylic,” and I’m always looking for something new and noteworthy for my manicures. While certain styles like simple French tips or shiny chrome never go out of style, I tend to gravitate toward newer, bolder sets, always looking out for what is set to be the next big trend.

As we approach the holidays, there are many murmurings about which of the hottest festive nail looks will trend. I’ve got my eye on an unexpected but fitting style: crushed velvet nails. We typically associate plaids and fur with fall and winter but crushed velvet is a classic holiday style. With the multidimensional, textured nail techniques today, crushed velvet nails make the perfect seasonal manicure.

Crushed Velvet Inspo for Your Next Nail Appointment

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Blood Orange Velvet Tips

This style from Nailing Hollywood’s Tara Haye is a quintessential example of crushed velvet nails. Its sparkly, textured appearance mimics the fabric of crushed velvet, and the glossy finish and subtle bejeweled accent add the perfect amount of holiday sparkle.

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Stained Glass Crushed Velvet

This style from Vanity Projects artist Jennifer Steese is great for any holiday season weddings you have coming up. The style features crushed velvet texture and the design adds the illusion of stained glass, making for an even more elevated style.

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Patchwork Velvet

This look by Vanity Projects artist Miyu Okazawa is a more low-key way to introduce crushed velvet vibes into your mani. It features small patchwork squares of chrome glitter that mimic crushed velvet. This design is also perfect for short nails.

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Dark Fairy Core Velvet

Few things are more show-stopping than a moody, dark, velvet dress. If you’re looking to turn heads at every holiday party, this moody, cat-eye, crushed velvet style by Vanity Projects manicurist Rochelle is perfect for you.

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Silver Bells Velvet

If you want a set as ethereal as dark fairy core but a bit more angelic, these silver, cat-eye crushed velvet nails with added 3D texture by Vanity Projects’ Thao are a great option.