The velvet nail trend is here to stay. We saw celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Halle Bailey sport this manicure in 2023, and the collective affinity for the nail look continues. Part of the appeal of this glittery, semi-metallic mani is that it looks good in every color. And lately, blue velvet nails have been stealing the spotlight.

The cool-toned take on the trend is absolutely stunning and can be worn in so many ways. Need proof? Ahead, find 15 blue velvet manicure ideas that will have you running to the salon.

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Ice Ice, Baby

If you’re looking for the perfect winter manicure, look no further. This velvet blue mani is the perfect crisp icy blue. The silver cat-eye effect sets this mani over the top.

Purple Blues

The velvet nail trend is fun because you can always combine magnetic polish colors to create unique velvet combos. This purple manicure is elevated with a velvet blue topper to create a soft galaxy look.

Mermaid Blue

Mermaidcore peaked in 2023, and if you’re carrying this trend in 2024, this manicure is a must. Here, the teal velvet polish is topped with flecks of gold polish. This mani totally gives “under the sea” vibes.

Velvet Squiggles

If nail art is your thing (*raises hand*), this look is for you. These nude nails are elevated with super cool blue velvet squiggles. Pairing them with light blue squiggly lines makes the mani pop even more.

Iridescent Blue

These dreamy nails are the perfect share of iridescent blue. Swipe on a solid coat of this blue velvet polish, and you’ll have a simple yet eye-catching manicure.

Flower Power

Enhance your sky-blue velvet mani with a few accent nails. Add a few coats of baby blue polish to your thumb, index, and middle finger, and top them off with velvet flowers. The floral designs tie the entire look together.

Navy Cat-Eye

This starry night-esque manicure is an easy way to try the velvet nail trend without committing to a bold, glittery nail look. The subtle cat-eye on top of the navy base is gorgeous, and we’d wear it anytime.

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Velvet Frenchies

If Cinderella was real, we imagine she’d have this exact manicure. This perfectly executed velvet French manicure is further elevated with scattered jewels.

Velvet Art

These nails are quite literally a work of art, so you’ll need to tap your best nail tech if you want to recreate this look. This manicure’s blue velvet base is mixed with subtle pops of oranges and pinks, giving each nail an incredibly artistic feel.

Chrome Blue

These long ballerina nails provide extra room to experiment. This look features a velvety chrome base and abstract blue designs—the resulting manicure is mesmerizing.

Ying and Yang

This yin and yang manicure is perfectly balanced, with one side featuring a royal blue velvet hue and the other featuring solid black polish. This half-and-half nail look is genuinely a standout look.

Forever Love

It’s all about the details when it comes to a memorable manicure, and this nail look features so many intricate aspects. We love the dazzling blue velvet French tips and the radiating heart accent nail.

Winter Blues

For a classic winter manicure, wear this delicate blue velvet nail look. The snowflakes on the ring and middle finger are beautifully detailed and precise.

Blinding Blues

If you want a beautifully bold manicure, try a bright blue velvet polish. These nails are electric in the best way. For your accent nails, create a few blue swirls and top them with fine lines of silver polish.

Black and Blue

This manicure is out of this world. Layer blue velvet polish over your black base to create this space-inspired cat-eye nail.