Ciaté is the most exciting nail brand of the moment, taking creative talon ideas that have been around for ages and turning them into commercial success stories.
A few months ago we saw ‘nail caviar’ – mini-beads to stick to your nail varnish – taking over the salons and blogs, and this month we’re all lusting after the velvet manicure.
The velvet manicure is really a two-step nail art kit to create velvet-coated 3D textured-effect nails.
Taking inspiration from the crushed velvet trend seen on the Fall/Winter 12 runways – McQueen, Balmain and Gucci to mention a few – this textile-inspired new manicure is supposed to complement this season’s wardrobe staples.
The Ciaté Velvet Manicure kit contains Paint Pot Nail Polish and crushed velvet powder for the actual nail art, and a black brush and a clear plastic tray to tidy up after the application.
The Ciaté Velvet Manicure kit is available in three colour ways; Mink Cashmere, Berry Poncho and Blue Suede, and even if the result isn’t very long-lasting it definitely has a fashionable runway look to it.
Even though it would be much more budget-friendly just cutting up velvet and sticking it to your wet nail varnish, Ciaté is the nail brand of the moment. © Cover Media
Visit www.ciate.co.uk for more information.