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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

Elf Accent for Chrome Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6813
Elf Accent for Chrome Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6813

White Nails with Sunflower in 3D Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5234
White Nails with Sunflower in 3D Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5234

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Stiletto Marble Glass Nails
Stiletto Marble Glass Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Christmas Flowers with Pearls
Christmas Flowers with Pearls

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Short Winter Nails

Simple Christmas Tree Nail Design for Holiday | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6842
Simple Christmas Tree Nail Design for Holiday | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6842

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

Square Nails Ombre Glitter Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6654
Square Nails Ombre Glitter Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6654

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

Simple Snowflake Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6622
Simple Snowflake Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6622

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

Matte Ombre Nails Reverse French Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6523
Matte Ombre Nails Reverse French Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6523

Winter Wedding Nails

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

French 3D Leaves
French 3D Leaves

Blondivika_nsk

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

White Frozen Nails
White Frozen Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

Shimmer Love Nails
Shimmer Love Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Classy Winter Nails

Elegant Purple Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5128
Elegant Purple Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5128

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

Gold Snowflake for Matte Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6601
Gold Snowflake for Matte Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6601

Holly Leaf and Snow Flake Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1660
Holly Leaf and Snow Flake Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1660

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

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

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

Simple Winter Nails

Beach Wedding GlitterNails| Wedding-NB-D-42
Beach Wedding GlitterNails| Wedding-NB-D-42

Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail
Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail

Project_paznokcie

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

Abstract Red Nails with White Hearts for Valentine | Abstract Valentine Nails- NB7503
Abstract Red Nails with White Hearts for Valentine | Abstract Valentine Nails- NB7503

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

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

Birthday Purple Nails with Silver Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5113
Birthday Purple Nails with Silver Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5113

Cute Winter Nails

Red Nails with Cute Snowman | Cute Winter Nails - NB6697
Red Nails with Cute Snowman | Cute Winter Nails - NB6697

Stiletto Nails with a Elves | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6808
Stiletto Nails with a Elves | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6808

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

Short Polka Dot Nails with Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6805
Short Polka Dot Nails with Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6805

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

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

Cute Design Purple Snow Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6703
Cute Design Purple Snow Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6703

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

Blue Winter Nails

Black and White Nails Winter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6603
Black and White Nails Winter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6603

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

Velvet Nails with Ocean Tips
Velvet Nails with Ocean Tips

Dashenkanails

Two-Shades French Manicure
Two-Shades French Manicure

Olga_soloveva._

Nails with Cute Polar Bear Cubs on Iceberg | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3136
Nails with Cute Polar Bear Cubs on Iceberg | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3136

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Nails with Cute Bear on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3166
Nails with Cute Bear on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3166

Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165
Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165

White Winter Nails

Winnie the Pooh Winter Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1696
Winnie the Pooh Winter Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1696

Owl Standing on a Branch Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3133
Owl Standing on a Branch Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3133

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

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

Embellished Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1650
Embellished Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1650

Boho Wedding Olive Leaf Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-464
Boho Wedding Olive Leaf Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-464

Santa Claus and a Sledge of Presents Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1327
Santa Claus and a Sledge of Presents Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1327

Winter Pink Nails

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

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

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

Winter Forest Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6602
Winter Forest Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6602

Simple Winter French Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6653
Simple Winter French Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6653

Party French Nails
Party French Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Gnome Ho Ho Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1394
Gnome Ho Ho Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1394

Plaid Blanket Nail Design
Plaid Blanket Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Winter Ombre Nails

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

Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469

Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470

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

Ombre Reindeer Nails with Snowflake Design | Christmas Nails - NB1375
Ombre Reindeer Nails with Snowflake Design | Christmas Nails - NB1375

Winter Theme Ombre Gray Nails | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6734
Winter Theme Ombre Gray Nails | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6734

Classy Red Ombre Nails Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6525
Classy Red Ombre Nails Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6525

Coffin Winter Nails

White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551

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

Red Ombre Nails Tree Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6526
Red Ombre Nails Tree Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6526

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

Forest Green Office Nails with Rose Accents | Professional Nails - NB3071
Forest Green Office Nails with Rose Accents | Professional Nails - NB3071

Cute Gnome for Embellished Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6822
Cute Gnome for Embellished Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6822

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

Pink and White French Tips | French Manicure - NB3325
Pink and White French Tips | French Manicure - NB3325

Colorful Winter Nails

Glitter Design Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6715
Glitter Design Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6715

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

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

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

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

Gnomes with Knitted Hats | Christmas Nails - NB1403
Gnomes with Knitted Hats | Christmas Nails - NB1403

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

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

Neutral Winter Nails

Winter Blue and Gray Tones
Winter Blue and Gray Tones

Irina_rain

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

Snowy Winter Nails
Snowy Winter Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Christmas Flowers with Pearls
Christmas Flowers with Pearls

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

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

Christmas Flowers with Pearls
Christmas Flowers with Pearls

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Snowflakes and Glitter Swirls
Snowflakes and Glitter Swirls

Novikova.nailstudio

Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Nails Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6775
Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Nails Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6775

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

Snowy Matte Blue Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6614
Snowy Matte Blue Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6614

Elegant Black and Red Nails for Winter | Winter Nails Design - NB6753
Elegant Black and Red Nails for Winter | Winter Nails Design - NB6753

Winter Sweater Nails

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

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Pink Sweater Tips
Pink Sweater Tips

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Knitted Design for Forest Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5745
Knitted Design for Forest Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5745

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

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

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

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

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

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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