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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

Winter with Raccoon
Winter with Raccoon

Sylwia_nailss

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

Purple and Blue Nails with Winter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6604
Purple and Blue Nails with Winter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6604

Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796
Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Embellished White Christmas Tree | Christmas | Winter - NB1240
Embellished White Christmas Tree | Christmas | Winter - NB1240

Short Winter Nails

Birthday Glossy Blue Nails with Confetti | Birthday Nails - NB5152
Birthday Glossy Blue Nails with Confetti | Birthday Nails - NB5152

Drink Up Grinches
Drink Up Grinches

Melificentnailartistry

Mother in Law Modern Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-265
Mother in Law Modern Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-265

Mocha Square Nails with a Soft Gradient Tip for Winter | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7551
Mocha Square Nails with a Soft Gradient Tip for Winter | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7551

Polka Dot Mocha Mousse Nails Simple Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7026
Polka Dot Mocha Mousse Nails Simple Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7026

Nails with Encapsulated Gold Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4779
Nails with Encapsulated Gold Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4779

Winter Wedding Nails

Luxury Gold Flower Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6668
Luxury Gold Flower Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6668

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

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Classy Winter Nails

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

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

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

Marble Tips Nail Design for a Classy Look | Classy Nails - NB5574
Marble Tips Nail Design for a Classy Look | Classy Nails - NB5574

Embellished Matte Nude Nails with Hearts and a Rose | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7442
Embellished Matte Nude Nails with Hearts and a Rose | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7442

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

Short Pink Nails Design for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6620
Short Pink Nails Design for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6620

Mirror Effect Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6515
Mirror Effect Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6515

Simple Winter Nails

Minimal Matte Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1251
Minimal Matte Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1251

Double French Groom Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-511
Double French Groom Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-511

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

Birthday Purple Nails with Chrome Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5109
Birthday Purple Nails with Chrome Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5109

Zig Zag Nails for Winter
Zig Zag Nails for Winter

Daimondhand

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

Love for Snow Simple Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6625
Love for Snow Simple Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6625

Sparkle and French Nails
Sparkle and French Nails

Project_paznokcie

Cute Winter Nails

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

Gnome in Red Hat Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6698
Gnome in Red Hat Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6698

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

Pink Glitter Nails with Gnome | Christmas Nails - NB1397
Pink Glitter Nails with Gnome | Christmas Nails - NB1397

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

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

Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796
Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796

Cute Purple Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6690
Cute Purple Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6690

Blue Winter Nails

Snowman Matte and Glitter Nail Design| Christmas | Winter - NB1305
Snowman Matte and Glitter Nail Design| Christmas | Winter - NB1305

Simba from The Lion King
Simba from The Lion King

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Autumn Nails with Minimalist Golden Leaf Accents | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7353
Autumn Nails with Minimalist Golden Leaf Accents | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7353

White Winter Nails

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

White Milk Leopard Design
White Milk Leopard Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Striped Christmas Presents Nail Design | Winter - NB1330
Striped Christmas Presents Nail Design | Winter - NB1330

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

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

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

Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142
Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142

Winter Pink Nails

Pink and Green Grinch Nails with Candy Canes | Cartoon Nails - NB2021
Pink and Green Grinch Nails with Candy Canes | Cartoon Nails - NB2021

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

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

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Simple Christmas Tree Nail Design | Winter - NB1287
Simple Christmas Tree Nail Design | Winter - NB1287

Silhouette Reindeer for Long Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6826
Silhouette Reindeer for Long Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6826

Bright Pink and Yellow Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6677
Bright Pink and Yellow Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6677

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

Winter Ombre Nails

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

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

Snowman Nails with Foils | Christmas | Winter - NB1303
Snowman Nails with Foils | Christmas | Winter - NB1303

Luxury Deep Sea Green Ombre Nails Design | Green Ombre Nails - NB6505
Luxury Deep Sea Green Ombre Nails Design | Green Ombre Nails - NB6505

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

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

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

Stamping for Winter
Stamping for Winter

Blondivika_nsk

Coffin Winter Nails

Glitter Ombre Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Winter - NB1239
Glitter Ombre Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Winter - NB1239

Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473

Grinch French Nail Design with Candy Canes | Cartoon Nails - NB2019
Grinch French Nail Design with Candy Canes | Cartoon Nails - NB2019

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

Black and Silver Nails with Red Polka Dots | Dot Nails - NB4489
Black and Silver Nails with Red Polka Dots | Dot Nails - NB4489

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

Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119
Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119

Silver and Rose Gold Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1277
Silver and Rose Gold Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1277

Colorful Winter Nails

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

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

Cute Colorful Nails with Snowman | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6716
Cute Colorful Nails with Snowman | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6716

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

Abstract Winter Nails
Abstract Winter Nails

Daimondhand

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

Neutral Winter Nails

Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152
Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152

Neutral Shade Nails with Abstract Swooshes | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7326
Neutral Shade Nails with Abstract Swooshes | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7326

Medium Neutral Nails Design with a Glitter Accent | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7324
Medium Neutral Nails Design with a Glitter Accent | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7324

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

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

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

Snowy Winter Nails
Snowy Winter Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Gray Selburose Winter Nails
Gray Selburose Winter Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Winter Snowflake Nails

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Snowy Day Watercolor Nails Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2237
Snowy Day Watercolor Nails Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2237

Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142
Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142

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

Gingerbread and Snowflake Short Nails Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6799
Gingerbread and Snowflake Short Nails Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6799

Confetti Gel Nails
Confetti Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Mickey and Donald Christmas Nail Art
Mickey and Donald Christmas Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Nails with Cute Happy Elf Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6700
Nails with Cute Happy Elf Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6700

Winter Sweater Nails

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hologram French Tips with Sparkle
Hologram French Tips with Sparkle

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Matte Blue Nails with Leaves
Matte Blue Nails with Leaves

Mur.nails.ekaterina

White Milk Leopard Design
White Milk Leopard Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Hand-painted Xmas Nails
Hand-painted Xmas Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Stapmed Leaf Patterns
Stapmed Leaf Patterns

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Air Brushing on Stilleto
Air Brushing on Stilleto

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Nature in Blue
Nature in Blue

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Airbrushing Nail Extension
Airbrushing Nail Extension

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Light Blue French with Flowers
Light Blue French with Flowers

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Blue Nails with Cross
Blue Nails with Cross

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Drink Up Grinches
Drink Up Grinches

Melificentnailartistry

Stiletto Marble Glass Nails
Stiletto Marble Glass Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Gemstone Turquoise Nails
Gemstone Turquoise Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Watercolor Christmas Nails
Watercolor Christmas Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Almond Sugar Nails
Almond Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

Blue Marble French Nails
Blue Marble French Nails

Molnar.mariann

Christmas Silver Star
Christmas Silver Star

Molnar.mariann

Blue Gradient French Tips
Blue Gradient French Tips

Molnar.mariann

Velvet Nails with Ocean Tips
Velvet Nails with Ocean Tips

Dashenkanails

Christmas White Snowman Nails
Christmas White Snowman Nails

Dashenkanails

Gradient Nails with Minimal Chrome
Gradient Nails with Minimal Chrome

Dashenkanails

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Snow Queen White Nails
Snow Queen White Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Chic Filigree Nail Art
Chic Filigree Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Nails With Shiny Edge
Nails With Shiny Edge

Olga_soloveva._

Two-Shades French Manicure
Two-Shades French Manicure

Olga_soloveva._

Blue Glitter Tips
Blue Glitter Tips

Olga_soloveva._

The Cat of Christmas
The Cat of Christmas

Klamaja

Simple Vertical Glitter Line
Simple Vertical Glitter Line

Sylwia_nailss

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Green Velvet Leaf Nails
Green Velvet Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails
Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Snowflakes and a Bow
Snowflakes and a Bow

Sylwia_nailss

Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug
Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug

Sylwia_nailss

Blue Shimmering Heart
Blue Shimmering Heart

Gallinaz_nail

Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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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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