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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

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Nails with Easy to Do Gnome Look | Cute Winter Nails - NB6691
Nails with Easy to Do Gnome Look | Cute Winter Nails - NB6691

White Frozen Nails
White Frozen Nails

Minea.nails

Winter Nails with Blue Silhouette Trees
Winter Nails with Blue Silhouette Trees

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Winter Ombre with Snowflakes
Winter Ombre with Snowflakes

Mari_mari_nailart

Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532
Chrome Nails with White and Pink Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4532

Short Winter Nails

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

Ombre Nails with Snowfall | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6738
Ombre Nails with Snowfall | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6738

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

Nature in Snow Blue Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6596
Nature in Snow Blue Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6596

Dark Gradient Nails with Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5565
Dark Gradient Nails with Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5565

Reindeer Nails with Post Light | Christmas Nails - NB1371
Reindeer Nails with Post Light | Christmas Nails - NB1371

Christmas Theme Nails with Baby Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6836
Christmas Theme Nails with Baby Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6836

Bright Christmas Nails
Bright Christmas Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Winter Wedding Nails

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

Reverse French Glitter Design for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6681
Reverse French Glitter Design for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6681

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

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

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Snow Queen White Nails
Snow Queen White Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

Classy Winter Nails

Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945

Red Ombre Nails Glitter Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6524
Red Ombre Nails Glitter Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6524

Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594

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

Classic Red Nails with Cold Winter Glitter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6609
Classic Red Nails with Cold Winter Glitter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6609

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

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

Glitter Design for Bulgarian Rose Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6745
Glitter Design for Bulgarian Rose Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6745

Simple Winter Nails

Gold Crown Accent for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7084
Gold Crown Accent for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7084

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

Stapmed Leaf Patterns
Stapmed Leaf Patterns

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Honeymoon Flower Simple Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-408
Honeymoon Flower Simple Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-408

Baby Blue and White Nails for a Modern Feel | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7518
Baby Blue and White Nails for a Modern Feel | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7518

Short Winter Nails with Snowy Owls Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3128
Short Winter Nails with Snowy Owls Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3128

Christmas Pattern Nails with Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6801
Christmas Pattern Nails with Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6801

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

Cute Winter Nails

Nails with Easy to Do Gnome Look | Cute Winter Nails - NB6691
Nails with Easy to Do Gnome Look | Cute Winter Nails - NB6691

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

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

Embellished Nails with Cute Baby Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6832
Embellished Nails with Cute Baby Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6832

Gnome Accent for Silver Glitter Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6818
Gnome Accent for Silver Glitter Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6818

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

Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681

Short Pale Taupe Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6820
Short Pale Taupe Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6820

Blue Winter Nails

Brown Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2229
Brown Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2229

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Winter Nails with Blue Silhouette Trees
Winter Nails with Blue Silhouette Trees

Novikova.nailstudio

Naked Tree in Snow Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6617
Naked Tree in Snow Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6617

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

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Winter Blue and Gray Tones
Winter Blue and Gray Tones

Irina_rain

White Winter Nails

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

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

Orange and White Ombre Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1269
Orange and White Ombre Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1269

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

Sylwia_nailss

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

Embellished Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1229
Embellished Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1229

White Wedding Nails with Gold Embellishments | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6679
White Wedding Nails with Gold Embellishments | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6679

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

Winter Pink Nails

Bright Christmas Nails
Bright Christmas Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

Nails_by_evelyn9

Short Pink and Blue Nails with Winter Theme | Winter Nails Design - NB6739
Short Pink and Blue Nails with Winter Theme | Winter Nails Design - NB6739

Peach Fuzz Glossy French Nail Desgin| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-145
Peach Fuzz Glossy French Nail Desgin| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-145

Mother in Law Simple Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-264
Mother in Law Simple Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-264

Winter Short Square Nails
Winter Short Square Nails

Minea.nails

French Peach Fuzz Almond Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-141
French Peach Fuzz Almond Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-141

Peach Fuzz Christmas Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1777
Peach Fuzz Christmas Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1777

Winter Ombre Nails

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

Winter Holly Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1644
Winter Holly Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1644

Subtle Striped Nail Art for Purple Ombre | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6520
Subtle Striped Nail Art for Purple Ombre | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6520

Orange and White Ombre Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1269
Orange and White Ombre Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1269

Nails with Silhouette Reindeers in Moonlight | Christmas Nails - NB1381
Nails with Silhouette Reindeers in Moonlight | Christmas Nails - NB1381

Glitter Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1275
Glitter Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1275

Ombre Nails with Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1379
Ombre Nails with Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1379

Coffin Winter Nails

Luxury Shimmer Ombre Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-417
Luxury Shimmer Ombre Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-417

Ombre Nails with Snowfall | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6738
Ombre Nails with Snowfall | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6738

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

Snowflake and Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1436
Snowflake and Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1436

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

Splash Design Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7057
Splash Design Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7057

Blue Metalic Chrome Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-540
Blue Metalic Chrome Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-540

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

Colorful Winter Nails

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

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Snowflake Pattern for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6712
Snowflake Pattern for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6712

Abstract Winter Nails
Abstract Winter Nails

Daimondhand

Christmas Tree for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6707
Christmas Tree for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6707

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

Bridal Shower Neon Art Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-80
Bridal Shower Neon Art Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-80

Neutral Winter Nails

Winter Nature-inspired Nails Glitter Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6643
Winter Nature-inspired Nails Glitter Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6643

Winter Style Classy Neutral Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6660
Winter Style Classy Neutral Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6660

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

A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148
A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148

Glossy Almond Nails with Ombre Design | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7322
Glossy Almond Nails with Ombre Design | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7322

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

Blue Nails with Gold Snowflake For Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6615
Blue Nails with Gold Snowflake For Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6615

White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550

Drink Up Grinches
Drink Up Grinches

Melificentnailartistry

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

Reindeer Design for Silver and White Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1380
Reindeer Design for Silver and White Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1380

Black and White Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Winter - NB1252
Black and White Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Winter - NB1252

Snowflake Nails with Gold Glitter Design | Christmas Nails - NB1685
Snowflake Nails with Gold Glitter Design | Christmas Nails - NB1685

Nails with Candy Cane and Glitter Design | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6762
Nails with Candy Cane and Glitter Design | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6762

Winter Sweater Nails

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

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

Floral White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-455
Floral White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-455

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

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

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

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

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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