A whole new trend has appeared and invaded the web: the velvet effect manicure. Have you ever heard of this manicure? This trend is the opposite of the intense shine manicure. Here, on the contrary, the goal is to obtain an opaque and “fluffy” result. In this article, we will tell you everything.

The secret to creating this very fashionable velvet effect is very simple: just apply velvet powder, which can be found in any beauty shop. This effect lasts about four days. Here is the material to get to reproduce this trendy manicure:

• A cuticle nipper
• A nail file
• A base
• A nail polish
• A toothpick
• Cotton
• A solvent
• A velvet powder
• A blush brush
• A pair of tweezers

Velvet effect nails: how to reproduce this trend?

1. After pushing back your cuticles and filing your nails, apply a base coat.
2. Apply two coats of nail polish then clean the sides with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover, wrapped around a toothpick. Just before your second coat of polish dries, dust it with velvet powder using tweezers.
3. Pat your nails down so that the velvet powder adheres properly.
4. Remove excess powder with the blush brush and let dry.

OK! Now that you know how to make velvet effect nails, take out your manicure set and act quickly! If you don’t have, don’t worry! Nail kits are sale at Maryton website, go through it if you need it.

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