How to Make Your Velvet Manicure Step By Step？

In this article we will explain how to make your velvet manicure step by step. If you have read well, this is a new trend in the world of nail decoration that consists of giving your nails a plush or velvety effect . Curious truth?

It is true that with the appearance of the style of 3D manicure, among which is the well-known caviar manicure and now also the velvet manicure, has generated a certain controversy around the art nails and where many wonder if really anything in this of the art of decoration of nails.

The truth is that as in any other sector of beauty and cosmetics, the manicure is one more and the leading firms know that there is a lot of money at stake. That is why they do not stop innovating and taking new trends, sometimes more successful than others, but ultimately these trends force us to constantly renew ourselves and bring new ideas to decorate our nails.

It gives a velvet effect to your nails with these simple steps.

Contrary to what you may think, the velvet manicure or also known as manicure velvet , is much simpler and faster to make than other types of sets based on the combination of varnishes of different colors. That is why it is a manicure that you can do perfectly at home, without the need for special utensils

What will you need?

Before starting with the manicure you must have clear the enamel color that you will use and based on that color, buy the  velvet powder for nails .  Be sure to choose a tone that is as close as possible to the tone of the enamel you are going to use, otherwise the result will not be good.

Velvet powder for nails

The velvet powder for nails usually comes in small individual pots, although also packs of several shades are sold. The price usually is about € 1.50 the little boat, obviously if you buy a pack you will get much cheaper.

Step by step.

1.Prepare your nails just like any manicure. Cut them with acrylic nail clippers if necessary, remove them, remove the cuticles with a nail buffer machine and leave them well clean.

2.Apply a base coat. We do this just as we always do to protect our nails.

3.Make sure that the base coat is dry, then apply a first coat of color enamel and let it dry. Remember that the enamel must be the same color as the velvet powder .

4.Now apply a second coat of color enamel and before it hardens, sprinkle the nail generously with the velvet powder (put a container underneath to collect the dust). Press lightly with a fan brush nail art set will contain so that it adheres well and then removes the dust with a fine broach.

5.Remember to make this step nail by nail so that the enamel does not dry before spraying the powder above.

6.To finish let dry each nail between 10 and 15 minutes.

This type of nail decoration is more delicate than others, mainly because we can not apply a top coat , which is the one that actually protects the enamel. Even so, for the effect of your velvet manicure to last, you always avoid getting your nails wet, as water or any liquid cosmetics, such as moisturizing oil, are the main factor that causes the deterioration of this manicure set so curious .