The velvet Manicure

Introducing the latest trend in the manicure world : The Velvet manicure ! .

What is it ? and how is it done ?

Tiny colored fibers are attached to your nail's via the gel top coat or polish top coat , for an interesting effect that lays look somewhere between the matte effect and the textured look,

What does it feel like ?

If you remember playing with Fuzzy felt as a child , then this is what it feels like to me . My little girl liked to call hers "fluffy nails" .

How long does the velvet manicure last for ?  and is there any velvet manicure aftercare advice ?

It depends , if you have them done with a UV gel top coat then they are likely to last until your next maintenance appointment , with little to no wear .

If applied into a regular polish top coat then about 4 days to a week .

Of course this is a guide going by what you put your hands.

·       avoid bleach ! as they will fade dramatically! .

·      It is very tempting but try not to rub them to much with your fingers ..... you and your friends , family , lady in the local shop and possibly the postman will naturally want to feel them , but remember it won't do your manicure any good ....

·      Wear gloves to wash up and clean. I know nail technicians seem to say wear gloves all the time like it is an OCD, but the velvet manicure it will get damp! normal bathing , and cleanliness is fine but it will take its toll .

·      If you are a regular swimmer , picker or know you will be hard on your nails but you still want to try the velvet manicure why not ask your nail tech if you could buy a little bag of the velvet to use as a touch up kit. With both methods UV or polish top coat you would be able to quite easily at home top it up with a little clear regular polish top coat . By just applying some top coat, putting your finger into the bag and then rolling the velveteen on to the wet top coat , this should be the least messy way and should leave a smooth but textured finish..

So is this the  perfect manicure for the material girl ?

or every nail technicians "fuzzy in the top coat" nightmare ?

I for one am still not sure what I make of this look , But I do know it is Good fun .