What are the best nail colors for Valentine's Day?

Common Valentine Nail Colors Classic reds and soft pinks are Valentine's Day essentials that exude romantic charm.

What are velvet nails called?

"Velvet nails are also known as cat-eye nails because the cool subtle linear effects created by the magnet resemble looking into a cat's eye," explains Olive & June vice president Olivia Van Iderstine. To create the velvet nails look, you need two things: magnetic polish and a magnet.

What is velvet effect nails?

Velvet nails mimic the smooth, fuzzy texture of your favorite party dress but with an added touch of molten sparkle .

Are velvet nails the same as cat eye?

They're typically painted in a similar color to the base, creating an almost mirror-like effect of staring into a cat's eye. It's similar to the velvet nail trend, in a way, as they both feature a metallic finish with texture, but the diagonal line is what you're really looking for in a cat-eye nail look.

What color nails are best in February?

“A rich and luxurious dark red that can be worn either as a solid or incorporated into a negative space design” is a great option for your February manicure, Haye says. “Dark red shades give a divine touch of drama to your nails.”

What colour is February nails?

Red is a classic nail polish color all year long, but especially in February. Instead of a solid red nail look, consider this abstract mani.

Can velvet nails get wet?

Velvet nails can withstand water , soap, moisturiser, shampoo and conditioner. Thankfully I didn't need to change my routine in order to accommodate them. Velvet nails will look slightly darker when wet but will return to normal when dry.

Are velvet nails gel?

How do you get a velvet manicure? The process requires a two part system: a magnetic gel polish and a magnet. At Vanity Projects, they use Japanese gel . Amano painted a base coat of clear gel (common practice for any Japanese gel manicure), and then used a magnetic gel by From The Nail, a Korean polish brand, over top.

What are Skittles nails?

Know the one? When you attempt a Skittles manicure (or, a manicure in which every finger is painted a different shade , and they all just work together) the risk for regret is even higher. Because you don't just have to make one decision—you've got to make five.

How do you use red carpet velvet magnet gel?

Apply glitters, hold the magnet over uncured gel , and watch the nail art magic happen! 1-2 Effect. Create gorgeous magnet effect or wear as standard glitter for a soft shimmery look.

15 Velvety Valentine's Nail Ideas for a Luscious Look (2024)

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Few trends have been as enduring as velvet manicures. They've been going strong for over a year, popping up on nail art enthusiasts and celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Halle Bailey. And now, unsurprisingly, the trend is coming after your Valentine's Day manicure.

And as pretty as velvet nails were for our holiday party manis, it only makes sense that they work incredibly well for the day of love, too. To prove it, we rounded up over a dozen velvet Valentine's Day nail ideas. No need to thank us—consider it our V-Day gift to you.

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Fuchsia Velvet Heart Nails

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We have yet to find a color that doesn't look great in velvet—red and blue are two of our favorites—but there's something especially stunning about a velvety hot pink. Nail artist Phoebe Summer created this nail look using DND Gel Polish ($12) in Frostbite and Sunset Suede.

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Pink and Red Heart Velvet Nails

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Looking to incorporate more than one color into your velvet Valentine's Day nail look? Here, nail artist Aistė Haas went with a peachy-pink velvet base topped off with red and bubblegum pink hearts. So cute!

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Mauve Velvet Nails

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Since velvet nail polish is so alluring on its own, consider opting for a solid velvet Valentine's Day mani. For this mauve velvet nail look, nail artist Amy Tran used Icegel in the shade Dove No. 1511 from the Mist Star Galaxy set ($16).

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Baby Pink Velvet Heart Nails

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Negative space velvet heart nail looks seem to be quite popular this year. To create the cutout nail art, Haas used a fine-lining nail art brush to trace the shape, then filled in the outside.

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Ruby Red Velvet Nails With Layered Heart Accents

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Red velvet works beautifully for Valentine's Day. Nail artist Jeanette Flores created this set in less than 10 minutes using the Daily Charme Retro Hearts Stickers ($5).

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Silvery-White Velvet Nails

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Prefer more neutral manicures? Silvery-white velvet nails look romantic and chic, making them suitable for Valentine's Day and beyond. To get this look at home, snag a bottle of the Daily Charme Cat Eye Gel ($19) in Kitty.

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Neon Heart Velvet Nails

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Haas' fans went absolutely wild when she posted this neon sign-inspired velvet mauve nail look (and we can understand why). Given its intricacy, this is one nail look you'll likely need to book an appointment to achieve.

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Barbie Pink Velvet Nails

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The movie may have come out last year, but Barbie remains top of mind—and Barbie-inspired sets remain at the top of our manicure inspo boards. So, these hot pink velvet nails are an obvious choice for Valentine's Day. As an extra cute touch, Flores decked them out with pale pink hearts and sparkle stars.

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Velvet Heart Accent Nails

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You don't need a full coat of color to make your Valentine's Day velvet nails stand out. Here, you can see how little red velvet hearts on a nude nail look just as pretty. You can DIY this look using Cirque Colors Nail Polish ($15) in Perseus and Rose Jelly, along with the Cirque Colors Starry Night Charms ($10).

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Matte Red Velvet Stiletto Nails

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Velvet nails don't have to be glossy, either. Here, you can see how a matte finish looks downright decadent (especially on pointy, stiletto-shaped nails).

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Poison Apple Red Velvet Nails

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Of course, if you love glossy nails, a high-shine finish looks fabulous on solid red velvet nails, too. Nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens created this gorgeous set using the Gelcare UV Gel Nail Polish ($22) in Gold Velvet and Pomegranate.

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Pink Illusion French Tips

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We love an illusion French manicure, so this trippy pink iteration instantly caught our eye. Seeing these shimmery nails in action will make you want them even more.

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Floating Heart Nails

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For a richer, darker red, opt for DND Smoothie Cate Eye Gel Polish ($9) in Wine N’ Lust 06. Here, Haas paired it with DND Gel Polish ($10) in Tea-Time 870 before topping everything off with the DND Gel Top Coat 700 ($12).

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Burgundy and Pink Velvet Nails

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We love these burgundy velvet and hot pink nails so much. They provide the perfect high contrast, with plenty of shimmer to boot. Haas created this manicure using Kiara Sky Nails Soak-Off Gel Polish ($13) in Laven-Dare, Love Hertz, and Lovebite.

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Groovy Velvet Heart Layers

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Last but not least, we have these groovy red velvet nails. Flores created them using DND Gel Polish ($13) in Ruby Mirage 03. (For the pop-out design, she used the DND Gel Double Head Cat Eye Magnet, $8.)

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