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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

Black Ombre Nails with Glitter Drips | Black Ombre Nails - NB6479
Black Ombre Nails with Glitter Drips | Black Ombre Nails - NB6479

Snowman Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1779
Snowman Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1779

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1229
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1229

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

Knitted Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1404
Knitted Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1404

Flower Gnome Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1405
Flower Gnome Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1405

Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763
Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763

Short Winter Nails

Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168
Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168

Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1283
Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1283

Forest in Snow Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6629
Forest in Snow Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6629

Silver Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4740
Silver Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4740

Drink Up Grinches
Drink Up Grinches

Melificentnailartistry

Birthday Plum Purple Nails with Charms | Birthday Nails - NB5139
Birthday Plum Purple Nails with Charms | Birthday Nails - NB5139

Glossy Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1241
Glossy Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1241

Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828
Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828

Winter Wedding Nails

Snow-inspired Cuff Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6669
Snow-inspired Cuff Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6669

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

Pearly White Nails Swirl Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6667
Pearly White Nails Swirl Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6667

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

Elegant Square Nails with Silver Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5351
Elegant Square Nails with Silver Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5351

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Green Velvet Leaf Nails
Green Velvet Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Classy Winter Nails

Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295

White Nails Silver Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6683
White Nails Silver Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6683

Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939

Easy to Do Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5145
Easy to Do Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5145

Santa Claus and Gift Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1323
Santa Claus and Gift Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1323

White Wedding Nails and Dots Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6685
White Wedding Nails and Dots Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6685

Elegant Square Nails with Silver Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5351
Elegant Square Nails with Silver Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5351

Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528

Simple Winter Nails

Snow Theme Nails Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6721
Snow Theme Nails Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6721

Stapmed Leaf Patterns
Stapmed Leaf Patterns

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Glossy Gold Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1249
Glossy Gold Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1249

Milky Purple Nails and Winter Trees | Classy Winter Nails - NB6595
Milky Purple Nails and Winter Trees | Classy Winter Nails - NB6595

Interstellar Effect
Interstellar Effect

Alexandracojan.trainer

Winter Nails with White Outline | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6658
Winter Nails with White Outline | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6658

Snowflake Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6619
Snowflake Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6619

Cute Winter Nails

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

Grinch-inspired French Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2023
Grinch-inspired French Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2023

Simple Christmas Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6689
Simple Christmas Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6689

Simple Gingerbread Nails Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6802
Simple Gingerbread Nails Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6802

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

Winnie the Pooh Snowy Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1701
Winnie the Pooh Snowy Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1701

Snowflake and Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1385
Snowflake and Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1385

3D Snowman Nails Design for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6692
3D Snowman Nails Design for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6692

Blue Winter Nails

Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147
Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147

3D Boho Chic Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D14
3D Boho Chic Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D14

Cute Penguins Snowy Day Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3130
Cute Penguins Snowy Day Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3130

Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Polka Dot Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1389
Polka Dot Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1389

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

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Classy Winter Nails with 3D Leaves | Classy Winter Nails - NB6599
Classy Winter Nails with 3D Leaves | Classy Winter Nails - NB6599

White Winter Nails

White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171
White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171

Brown and White Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1683
Brown and White Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1683

Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295

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

Santa Claus and a Sledge of Presents Nail Art| Christmas | Winter - NB1332
Santa Claus and a Sledge of Presents Nail Art| Christmas | Winter - NB1332

Snow White Outline Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6694
Snow White Outline Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6694

Short White Nails with Christmas Motifs | Cute Winter Nails - NB6702
Short White Nails with Christmas Motifs | Cute Winter Nails - NB6702

Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161
Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161

Winter Pink Nails

Chrome Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1735
Chrome Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1735

Matte Peach Fuzz Christmas Tree Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-159
Matte Peach Fuzz Christmas Tree Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-159

Short Pink Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6793
Short Pink Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6793

Winter Short Square Nails
Winter Short Square Nails

Minea.nails

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

Pink Nails with Christmas Tree Accent | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6840
Pink Nails with Christmas Tree Accent | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6840

Grinch Nails with Rope Light for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB2020
Grinch Nails with Rope Light for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB2020

Ombre Minimal Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1274
Ombre Minimal Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1274

Winter Ombre Nails

Winter Blue Ombre Nails with Leaves | Classy Winter Nails - NB6607
Winter Blue Ombre Nails with Leaves | Classy Winter Nails - NB6607

Matte Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1273
Matte Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1273

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

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Embellished Ombre Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1270
Embellished Ombre Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1270

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

Coffin Winter Nails

Ombre Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6737
Ombre Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6737

Easy to Do Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5145
Easy to Do Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5145

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

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

Coffin Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6732
Coffin Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6732

Peach Fuzz Glitter Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-165
Peach Fuzz Glitter Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-165

Ombre Maple Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1502
Ombre Maple Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1502

Colorful Winter Nails

Winter Design Gradient Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6713
Winter Design Gradient Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6713

Glossy Colorful Nails with Snowman Design | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6708
Glossy Colorful Nails with Snowman Design | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6708

Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717

Embellished Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6705
Embellished Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6705

Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135
Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135

Reindeers Beneath the Vibrant Hues of the Aurora Borealis | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3116
Reindeers Beneath the Vibrant Hues of the Aurora Borealis | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3116

Snowflake for Glitter Gradient Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6724
Snowflake for Glitter Gradient Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6724

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Neutral Winter Nails

Cute Nude Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3751
Cute Nude Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3751

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

Neutral Nails Foliage Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6645
Neutral Nails Foliage Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6645

Winter Gradient Nails
Winter Gradient Nails

Pauletta.nails

Cute Winter Theme 2024 New Years Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3748
Cute Winter Theme 2024 New Years Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3748

Reverse French Glitter Design for Gray Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6646
Reverse French Glitter Design for Gray Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6646

Winter Theme Pink Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6630
Winter Theme Pink Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6630

Neutral Colors for Nails Design in a Darker or Lighter Hue | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7328
Neutral Colors for Nails Design in a Darker or Lighter Hue | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7328

Winter Snowflake Nails

Gnome for Christmas Theme Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6784
Gnome for Christmas Theme Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6784

Purple Ombre Winter Trend Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6613
Purple Ombre Winter Trend Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6613

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

Snowy Day Watercolor Umbrella Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2228
Snowy Day Watercolor Umbrella Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2228

Ombre Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6737
Ombre Nails Snowflake Design | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6737

Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137
Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137

Glossy French Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1300
Glossy French Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1300

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

Winter Sweater Nails

Dark Chocolate Brown Nails with Knitted Accent | Fall Nails - NB5766
Dark Chocolate Brown Nails with Knitted Accent | Fall Nails - NB5766

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Knitted Pattern Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1373
Knitted Pattern Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1373

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Neutral Nails Sweater-inspired Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6644
Neutral Nails Sweater-inspired Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6644

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

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460

Boho Wedding Short Nails Pedicure|Wedding-NB-D-465
Boho Wedding Short Nails Pedicure|Wedding-NB-D-465

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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