Hailey Bieber's Velvet Snowflake Manicure is the trend I'm bringing directly to the salon this November.
I often refer to Hailey Bieber's Instagram as my personal Pinterest board when it comes to beauty inspiration. Be it her skincare tips, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the latest Rhode launches, or her trendsetting manicures, I'm taking careful notes—especially regarding the latter. However, I was surprised to find my newest nail inspiration on Justin Bieber's Instagram, where her well-known husband shared a selfie of the couple with the caption "My favorite date forever," showcasing my inspiration for an early winter manicure: velvet snowflake nails.
Okay, I admit I coined that term, but how else would you describe Bieber's frosty, beautifully adorned nails shimmering under the Dodger Stadium lights? Known for popularizing the glazed donut nail trend, Bieber's manicure style usually features milky, sheer finishes, especially when enhanced with reflective chrome powder. From this front-camera screenshot, it seems she traded her recent milky French nails for a tulle-sheer version of the velvet (or cat eye) trend that is currently in vogue, and it perfectly embodies winter. If you’ve visited a nail salon in the past year, you’ve probably been offered the option of trying velvet nails—these dimensional manicures create a nearly 3D effect when the light-reflecting particles in the polish interact with a magnet. Dua Lipa's nail artist, Michelle Humphrey, anticipated the ongoing popularity of this retro style for winter because of its adaptability. "Velvet nails, cat-eye nails—they're quite huge at the moment," Humphrey previously shared with Who What Wear. "I think people are really enjoying how versatile it is."
To prepare for my next salon appointment (this is the only image we have of Bieber's new manicure so far—I need more examples for my nail tech!), I gathered a few additional inspiration photos to add to my collection. Keep scrolling for velvet snowflake nail ideas as the season of frosty evergreens, sparkling champagne glasses, and glittery holiday party dresses approaches.
**Velvet Snowflake Nail Ideas:**
- Celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein aptly named this sheer magnetic manicure "the glass slipper."
- I can’t stop thinking about this French-tip manicure with a velvet twist.
- A nude base paired with a golden cat-eye effect brings warmth to this chilly trend.
- These silvery velvet tips adorned with molten-metal accents are among the coolest nails I’ve encountered in a while.
- Another stunning example of icy French tips.
- I have visions of sugarplums dancing in my head!
- For a burst of color, consider adding a swipe of mint green.
**Shop Nail Products Inspired by the Velvet Snowflake Nail Trend:**
- **Double Rhythm**: Cat Eye Gel Polish With Magnet
- **Cirque Colors**: Mother of Pearl
- **GAOY**: Glassy Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish
- **Olive and June**: Platinum Velvet Gel Polish
- **Olive and June**: Cream Velvet Instant Mani Press-Ons
- **Double Rhythm**: Cat Eye Gel Polish
- **ILNP Cosmetics**: Pure Ultra Holographic Nail Polish
- **Dashing Diva**: Glaze Semi-Cured Gel Art
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