‘Tis the season for all things velvet. During the winter, the plush fabric can be found everywhere, from our clothes to our accessories and even our nails. Velvet manicures—characterized by sparkly, magnetic polishes that look just like velvet—continue to be one of the buzziest nail trends, and for good reason. They’re eye-catching, easy to achieve, and infinitely customizable (there are so many magnetic polishes to choose from). As we embrace the cooler months, we’re leaning into velvet manis in darker hues, like bold blacks and deep reds. Ahead, find 17 dark velvet nail ideas you’ll want to try this month (and beyond).