Looking for the top winter nails to try this season? We’ve compiled our favorite winter nail designs that are trending right now!
Fashion generally changes drastically once the cold weather arrives. Instead of pretty dresses, we wear scarves and sweaters out at night, and we worry about static cling in our hair rather than humidity.
One way to really up your game in the winter is by doing your nails. A chic winter outfit just looks so much better with trendy nail polish.
I personally love winter nails; I find that the colors are classy and warm and really make my hands look pretty.
I’ve tried out most of these colors and am absolutely loving them this season! Down in the color inspiration section, I’ve included 30+ colors with both the gel and regular color options on Amazon. If you’re interested in doing gel nails at home, check out my simple how-to post here!
Right now, however, I get dip nails done pretty regularly. I find that most of these winter nail colors are available in dip powder at my regular salon.
So let’s get down to it: what are the hottest winter nail trends this season?
Winter Nails For Inspiration:
Starting off with something subtle and soft, why not try adding pearls to your classic french tip? This will give your nails that delicate and feminine touch. It has such a dainty vibe that’s perfect for the cold weather!
Let your nails match the winter season by incorporating seasonal patterns reminiscent of snowflakes into your next manicure! You can also use frosted nail accents for that extra chill! For the best frosty effect, make sure to use light colors like white, off-white, pink, and beige tones.
This winter season, it’s all about the glitter! If you’re looking to add some glitz and glamor to your nails, then I highly suggest going with fully glittery nails! Just look how those glitters sparkle and shine! You can even add a non-glitter accent nail if you prefer.
Thanks to Hailey Bieber, glazed donut nails have become quite trendy this year! It has been every it girl’s go-to manicure and I can totally see why! It gives your nails that gorgeous glistening shine that I usually see in Krispy Kreme’s classic glazed donuts.
I just love a cute pastel blue manicure! Blue tones are so perfect for the winter season as they give off such a cool and chilly vibe. If you really want to get into the winter theme, try using subtle sparkle nail art for your accent nails!
Put a twist to your classic french tips by using some dainty nail art instead on the tips of your nails! You can mix and match glittery and regular nail polish for them too!
Mix and match different patterns and finishes for your next manicure to get these cool, eclectic nails! Instead of doing only one accent nail, why not make each nail different? You can get your seasonal plaids, sweater-inspired nails, as well as some sparkle!
Here’s another manicure you can recreate that incorporates different accent nails. I honestly love the sweater-inspired nail! It gives such a cozy feel beside the snowy accent nail.
So dainty and feminine, if you’re looking for nails that would be quite simple to recreate this winter season then you should definitely give these soft pink nails with gold flecks a try!
Here’s another way you can spice up your classic french tips! By using glitter instead of the traditional white, you’d get yourself such a sparkling french mani that’s perfect for any holiday and winter gathering.
I honestly love black nails. They give off such an edgy vibe and if you’re looking to make it more festive for the holiday, you can use regular black polish for the base and add glitters as a top coat! These nails are very low-effort and ideal for those who just want something easy to recreate.
