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Winter Nails

The latest trends in the nail art industry indicate that more and more women want to try new things with their nails during the winter season when it's cold outside, and there are only a few special occasions to celebrate. It gives them an excuse to pamper themselves, a reason to have unique designs for manicures and pedicures. Winter nails look nothing less than classy and elegant and have the ability to make your hands look like you're ready to take over the world.
Winter nail ideas come in different styles, shades, sizes, and shapes. They can be bright or dark and sometimes have a little embellishment on them.
Winter-themed nails are pretty, and keep your nails in style during the wintertime. They are inspired by winter scenery, such as snowflakes, icicles, and ice crystals, and can be applied on nails for any occasion, whether it is an office meeting or an evening party with friends and family. Now, get ready to have fun with the most pleasing winter nail colors and designs during December, January, and February. We rounded up easy-to-complex nail designs from the best artists around the world.

Long Winter Nails

Long Blue Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6476
Long Blue Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6476

Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407

Black and Red Chrome Star Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5293
Black and Red Chrome Star Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5293

Silver Hat Gnome Design on Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6819
Silver Hat Gnome Design on Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6819

Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514

Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-184
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-184

Christmas Tree and Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6782
Christmas Tree and Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6782

Stiletto Brown Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5328
Stiletto Brown Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5328

Short Winter Nails

Pastel Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1286
Pastel Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1286

Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails
Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails

Irina_rain

Glitter Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Holiday - NB1231
Glitter Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Holiday - NB1231

Blue and Silver Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4741
Blue and Silver Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4741

Easy Snowman Design for Purple Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6701
Easy Snowman Design for Purple Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6701

Snowflake Design for Blue and Brown Ombre Nails | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6733
Snowflake Design for Blue and Brown Ombre Nails | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6733

Reindeer with Knit Nails Art | Christmas Nails - NB1369
Reindeer with Knit Nails Art | Christmas Nails - NB1369

Winter Wedding Nails

Reverse French Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6670
Reverse French Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6670

Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672

Textured Bright Color Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6686
Textured Bright Color Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6686

White Matte Nails with Golden Details | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6684
White Matte Nails with Golden Details | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6684

Stamped Ombre With Stones
Stamped Ombre With Stones

Blondivika_nsk

Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682

Micro Chevron Nail with Dots | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6674
Micro Chevron Nail with Dots | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6674

Winter Theme White and Brown Ombre Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6688
Winter Theme White and Brown Ombre Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6688

Classy Winter Nails

Classy Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1638
Classy Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1638

Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744

Champagne Nails with Chrome Accent | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6676
Champagne Nails with Chrome Accent | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6676

Red Nails with Snowflake Charm | Red Christmas Nails - NB6768
Red Nails with Snowflake Charm | Red Christmas Nails - NB6768

Classy Black Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Nails Design - NB6756
Classy Black Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Nails Design - NB6756

Winter Holly Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1633
Winter Holly Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1633

Simple Snowflake Nails Design for Winter | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6723
Simple Snowflake Nails Design for Winter | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6723

Blue Shimmering Heart
Blue Shimmering Heart

Gallinaz_nail

Simple Winter Nails

Sparkle and French Nails
Sparkle and French Nails

Project_paznokcie

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

Nails_by_evelyn9

Micro French Nails Design for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6597
Micro French Nails Design for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6597

Winter Pastel Nails Simple Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6665
Winter Pastel Nails Simple Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6665

Pink Design Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6650
Pink Design Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6650

Panther Love Nails
Panther Love Nails

Project_paznokcie

Cute Winter Nails

Christmas Style Gingerbread Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6804
Christmas Style Gingerbread Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6804

Christmas Theme Elf Nails Glitter Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6693
Christmas Theme Elf Nails Glitter Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6693

Dusty Gray Nails with Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6823
Dusty Gray Nails with Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6823

Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661
Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661

Green Nails with Winter Gnome Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6659
Green Nails with Winter Gnome Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6659

Minimal Christmas Trees on Pastel Nails | Winter - NB1284
Minimal Christmas Trees on Pastel Nails | Winter - NB1284

Snowman Design French Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6621
Snowman Design French Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6621

Oval Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6803
Oval Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6803

Blue Winter Nails

Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605
Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605

Watercolor Blue Nails with Heart | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7374
Watercolor Blue Nails with Heart | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7374

Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955

Airbrushing Nail Extension
Airbrushing Nail Extension

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Sky Blue with Butterfly Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-559
Sky Blue with Butterfly Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-559

Blue Ombre Nails and Glitter Tips | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6467
Blue Ombre Nails and Glitter Tips | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6467

Gray Selburose Winter Nails
Gray Selburose Winter Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Bridal Shower Embellished Crystal Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-91
Bridal Shower Embellished Crystal Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-91

White Winter Nails

Glossy Silver Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1684
Glossy Silver Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1684

Wedding Oval Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6687
Wedding Oval Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6687

Nails with 3D Flowers Charms | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6675
Nails with 3D Flowers Charms | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6675

French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131
French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131

Snow Theme White Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6725
Snow Theme White Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6725

Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1296
Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1296

Snowy Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1248
Snowy Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1248

Black and White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-454
Black and White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-454

Winter Pink Nails

Winter Ombre Nails with Holly Leaf | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6655
Winter Ombre Nails with Holly Leaf | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6655

Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661
Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661

Winter Short Square Nails
Winter Short Square Nails

Minea.nails

Easy Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1285
Easy Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1285

Winnie the Pooh Nails for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB1704
Winnie the Pooh Nails for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB1704

Outline Nails with Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6797
Outline Nails with Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6797

Snowy Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1280
Snowy Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1280

Pastel Pink and Deer
Pastel Pink and Deer

Fasia.nails

Winter Ombre Nails

Swirls Nail Art
Swirls Nail Art

Alexandracojan.trainer

A Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1682
A Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1682

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Red Ombre Design for Square Short Nails | Red Ombre Nails - NB6533
Red Ombre Design for Square Short Nails | Red Ombre Nails - NB6533

Square Nude Nails with Soft White Tips for Winter | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7549
Square Nude Nails with Soft White Tips for Winter | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7549

Honeymoon Stiletto Leaf Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-599
Honeymoon Stiletto Leaf Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-599

Glossy Sparkling Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1237
Glossy Sparkling Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1237

Coffin Winter Nails

Glossy Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1247
Glossy Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1247

Luxury Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1384
Luxury Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1384

Red Nails Snow Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6776
Red Nails Snow Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6776

Black Nails with Micro French Tips | French Manicure - NB3348
Black Nails with Micro French Tips | French Manicure - NB3348

Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248

Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605
Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605

Nude Nails for Winter
Nude Nails for Winter

Hnnailsbyhoney

Dots Design for Black Nails | Dot Nails - NB4482
Dots Design for Black Nails | Dot Nails - NB4482

Colorful Winter Nails

Snowman for Gradient Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6711
Snowman for Gradient Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6711

Hologram French Tips with Sparkle
Hologram French Tips with Sparkle

Beauty_nail_kostroma

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Simple Christmas Gift-inspired Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6710
Simple Christmas Gift-inspired Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6710

Embellished Grinch Nails for Winter | Cartoon Nails - NB2013
Embellished Grinch Nails for Winter | Cartoon Nails - NB2013

Short Square Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6709
Short Square Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6709

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

Abstract Winter Nails
Abstract Winter Nails

Daimondhand

Neutral Winter Nails

Winter Blue and Gray Tones
Winter Blue and Gray Tones

Irina_rain

Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162
Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162

Minimal Boho Chic Nails|Wedding-NB-D3
Minimal Boho Chic Nails|Wedding-NB-D3

Warm Gray Nails Glitter Line Art | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6648
Warm Gray Nails Glitter Line Art | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6648

Simple Matte Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1313
Simple Matte Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1313

Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140
Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140

Winter Snowflake Nails

Snowman and Snowflake Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1312
Snowman and Snowflake Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1312

Pastel Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1367
Pastel Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1367

Gray Selburose Winter Nails
Gray Selburose Winter Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Dark Red Classy Nails for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6600
Dark Red Classy Nails for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6600

Embellished Grinch Nails for Winter | Cartoon Nails - NB2013
Embellished Grinch Nails for Winter | Cartoon Nails - NB2013

Delicate Snowflake Design for Winter | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7338
Delicate Snowflake Design for Winter | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7338

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Red Nails Snow Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6776
Red Nails Snow Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6776

Winter Sweater Nails

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Sweater pattern for Reindeers Winter Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1383
Sweater pattern for Reindeers Winter Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1383

Matte Nails Sweater and Snowflake Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6720
Matte Nails Sweater and Snowflake Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6720

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Pink Sweater Tips
Pink Sweater Tips

Nails_by_evelyn9

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Winter Nail Design on Toes

Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531
Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531

Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587
Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587

Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613
Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613

Slate Gray Color Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-555
Slate Gray Color Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-555

Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639

Geo Pattern Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-478
Geo Pattern Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-478

Black and White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-454
Black and White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-454

Filigree French Crusie Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-640
Filigree French Crusie Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-640

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs for Winter?

Snowflake Nails
Winter Wonderland Nails
Snowman Nail Art
Winter Ombre Nails
Winter Sweater Nails
Christmas Nails
Winter French Nails
Winter Glitter Nails
Candy Cane Nails
Star Nails
Icicle Nails
Marble Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Winter Nails

In winter, the cold wind makes your hands look pale, which is why adding colors makes your hand incredible and attractive. Many women love bright, shiny colors in the summer, but they don't look as appealing during the winter months when women prefer neutral tones and soft hues. However, if you wish to look your best, it is better to apply the right nail color that goes well with the outfit you will wear in the winter.
Here are some color combinations for winter nail designs:
Black and white
Gold and silver
Rose gold and silver
Red and black
Deep purple and white
Dark blue and light blue
Light pink and dark pink
Dark red and white
White and gold
Black and silver
Red and green
Green and gold

Tips for Winter Nail Designs

Use a base coat and top coat to protect your nails from chipping or peeling during the cold weather. You can use a clear polish, but if you really want your nails to shine, try using a colored polish as your base coat instead! This will give them extra shine and color while protecting them.
Paint with a brush instead of using an applicator! This allows for more control over where the paint goes on each nail, which will help prevent any messes or smudges when painting them onto each finger individually before moving on to the next one!
Darker colors like browns, reds, and purples are great for winter because they make you feel warm.
You can choose from any color you want for winter nail designs: red, blue, green, purple—or maybe even black if you're feeling wild. You can also use glitter or sparkles in your polish for extra flair. If you want to go all out, try adding some snowflakes or a Christmas tree to your design.
Nail stickers are another great way to get an elegant look without having to worry about smudging or chipping the polish.

The Best Winter Nail Art Ideas

Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297

Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295

Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294

Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290

Black Glitter Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-287
Black Glitter Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-287

White Groom Nail Design|Men
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276

Luxury Male Grooming Nail Design|Men
Luxury Male Grooming Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-274

Filigree Male Grooming Nail Design|Men
Filigree Male Grooming Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-272

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FAQs:

In a word, yes. White nails are a classic option for winter—and they're also incredibly flattering on any skin tone. Whether you choose to go with a plain white manicure or something more intricate, you can't go wrong.
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