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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

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

Triple-tip French Manicure with Grinch Design for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB2015
Triple-tip French Manicure with Grinch Design for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB2015

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1228
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1228

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

Minimal Glossy Santa Claus Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1326
Minimal Glossy Santa Claus Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1326

French & Christmas Tree
French & Christmas Tree

Blondivika_nsk

Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596

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

Short Winter Nails

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

Embellished Red Plaid Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6757
Embellished Red Plaid Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6757

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

Marble Design for Purple and Silver Nails | Marble Nails - NB4742
Marble Design for Purple and Silver Nails | Marble Nails - NB4742

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

Square Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6825
Square Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6825

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

Winter Wedding Nails

Shimmer Love Nails
Shimmer Love Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Green Velvet Leaf Nails
Green Velvet Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

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

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Classy Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple Winter Nails

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

Blue Nails with 3D Candy Heart | Valentine Candy Heart Nails- NB7422
Blue Nails with 3D Candy Heart | Valentine Candy Heart Nails- NB7422

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

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

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

Cute Winter Nails

Elf for Christmas Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6810
Elf for Christmas Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6810

Gingerbread Theme Blue and Orange Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6798
Gingerbread Theme Blue and Orange Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6798

Watercolor Gnome Design for Glitter Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6817
Watercolor Gnome Design for Glitter Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6817

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

Red and White Nails with a Cute Elf | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6807
Red and White Nails with a Cute Elf | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6807

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

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

Gingerbread Design for Simple Christmas Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6795
Gingerbread Design for Simple Christmas Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6795

Blue Winter Nails

Winnie the Pooh with Christmas Gift Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1702
Winnie the Pooh with Christmas Gift Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1702

Walrus on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3125
Walrus on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3125

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155
Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Two-Shades French Manicure
Two-Shades French Manicure

Olga_soloveva._

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

Project_paznokcie

White Winter Nails

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

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

Blue and White Winter Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6623
Blue and White Winter Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6623

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

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1382
Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1382

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

Winter Pink Nails

Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-78
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-78

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Gnome Ho Ho Pink Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1402
Gnome Ho Ho Pink Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1402

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

Reindeer Head Design for Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6831
Reindeer Head Design for Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6831

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1230
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1230

Christmas Trees and Stars
Christmas Trees and Stars

Nailartbychlo

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

Winter Ombre Nails

Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32
Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32

Winter Snow Nails
Winter Snow Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85

Winter Blue Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2232
Winter Blue Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2232

Beach Wedding Embellished Nails| Wedding-NB-D-43
Beach Wedding Embellished Nails| Wedding-NB-D-43

Coffin Winter Nails

A Snowy Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1689
A Snowy Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1689

Elf for Christmas Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6810
Elf for Christmas Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6810

Winter Blue Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2232
Winter Blue Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2232

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

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

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

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

Glitter Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1302
Glitter Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1302

Colorful Winter Nails

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

Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115
Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115

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

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

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

Abstract Winter Nails
Abstract Winter Nails

Daimondhand

Christmas Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6706
Christmas Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6706

Neutral Winter Nails

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

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

Winter Blue and Gray Tones
Winter Blue and Gray Tones

Irina_rain

Seals and Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3145
Seals and Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3145

Neutral Nails with Swirls | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6642
Neutral Nails with Swirls | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6642

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

Neutral Almond-shaped Winter Nails with Gradient | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7321
Neutral Almond-shaped Winter Nails with Gradient | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7321

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

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

Christmas Flowers with Pearls
Christmas Flowers with Pearls

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

Glossy French Santa Claus Nails and Gifts | Christmas | Winter - NB1328
Glossy French Santa Claus Nails and Gifts | Christmas | Winter - NB1328

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

Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1278
Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1278

Winter Sweater Nails

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

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

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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