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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

Santa Claus and Gifts Glitter Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1322
Santa Claus and Gifts Glitter Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1322

Silver Nails Marble Theme | Marble Nails - NB4744
Silver Nails Marble Theme | Marble Nails - NB4744

Luxury Snowman Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1301
Luxury Snowman Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1301

Matte Pink Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6628
Matte Pink Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6628

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

Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257

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

Short Winter Nails

3D Snowflake for Red Plaid Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6747
3D Snowflake for Red Plaid Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6747

Bridesmaid Minimal Blue Nail Design with Butterfly| Wedding-NB-D-569
Bridesmaid Minimal Blue Nail Design with Butterfly| Wedding-NB-D-569

Glitter Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Holiday - NB1231
Glitter Nails with Christmas Tree | Christmas | Holiday - NB1231

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

Drink Up Grinches
Drink Up Grinches

Melificentnailartistry

Winter Wedding Nails

White Matte Nails with Golden Details | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6684
White Matte Nails with Golden Details | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6684

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes 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

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

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

French 3D Leaves
French 3D Leaves

Blondivika_nsk

Classy Winter Nails

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

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

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

Glitter Swirl Design for Nude Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6647
Glitter Swirl Design for Nude Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6647

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

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

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

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

Simple Winter Nails

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

Matte Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1281
Matte Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1281

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

Bling Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5181
Bling Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5181

Dark Purple Sparkle Nails
Dark Purple Sparkle Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Winter Gradient Nails
Winter Gradient Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Cute Winter Nails

Snowy Winnie the Pooh French Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1693
Snowy Winnie the Pooh French Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1693

Gingerbread Nails Design for Winter | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6806
Gingerbread Nails Design for Winter | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6806

Striped Nails with Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6815
Striped Nails with Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6815

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

Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661
Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661

Red Snowflake Nails with a Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6794
Red Snowflake Nails with a Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6794

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

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

Blue Winter Nails

Winter with Raccoon
Winter with Raccoon

Sylwia_nailss

Winter Stiletto Nails
Winter Stiletto Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Airbrushing Nail Extension
Airbrushing Nail Extension

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Embellished Blue Ombre Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6664
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6664

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

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Christmas Blue Nails with Gnome | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6824
Christmas Blue Nails with Gnome | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6824

Nature in Blue
Nature in Blue

Lucy_smirnova_nails

White Winter Nails

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

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

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

Silhouette Matte Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1253
Silhouette Matte Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1253

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

Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122
Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122

White Matte Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6800
White Matte Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6800

Winter Pink Nails

Pink and White Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1233
Pink and White Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1233

Winter Short Square Nails
Winter Short Square Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

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

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

Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661
Cute Simple Nails for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6661

Winter Ombre Nails

Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144
Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144

Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297

Winter Ombre with Snowflakes
Winter Ombre with Snowflakes

Mari_mari_nailart

Glossy Sparkling Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1237
Glossy Sparkling Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1237

Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289

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

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

Blue Ombre Watercolor Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6471
Blue Ombre Watercolor Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6471

Coffin Winter Nails

Matte Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments | Christmas | Winter - NB1254
Matte Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments | Christmas | Winter - NB1254

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

Long Coffin Nails and Reindeer Accent | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6837
Long Coffin Nails and Reindeer Accent | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6837

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

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

Peach Fuzz Nails Grinch Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2017
Peach Fuzz Nails Grinch Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2017

Decorated Christmas Tree and Silhouette Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1372
Decorated Christmas Tree and Silhouette Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1372

Colorful Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

Winter Theme Snowman Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6714
Winter Theme Snowman Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6714

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1699
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1699

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

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

Neutral Winter Nails

Arctic Fox in a Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3139
Arctic Fox in a Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3139

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

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

Glitter Swirl Design for Nude Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6647
Glitter Swirl Design for Nude Nails | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6647

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

Delicate Snowflake Design for Winter | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7338
Delicate Snowflake Design for Winter | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7338

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

Embellished Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6764
Embellished Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6764

Winter Design Cute Short Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6748
Winter Design Cute Short Nails | Winter Nails Design - NB6748

Nails Design with Snowflakes and Elves | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6812
Nails Design with Snowflakes and Elves | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6812

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

Christmas Gift Nails Design | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6704
Christmas Gift Nails Design | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6704

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

Luxury Snowman Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1301
Luxury Snowman Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1301

Winter Soft Pink Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6652
Winter Soft Pink Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6652

Winter Sweater Nails

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Pink Sweater Tips
Pink Sweater Tips

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Project_paznokcie

Candy Cane Accent Nail
Candy Cane Accent Nail

Project_paznokcie

Marble Negative Space Nails
Marble Negative Space Nails

Project_paznokcie

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Sparkle and French Nails
Sparkle and French Nails

Project_paznokcie

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Panther Love Nails
Panther Love Nails

Project_paznokcie

Plaid Blanket Nail Design
Plaid Blanket Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Candy Cane Nail Design
Candy Cane Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Black French with Snowflakes
Black French with Snowflakes

Nails_by_evelyn9

Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Dark Purple Sparkle Nails
Dark Purple Sparkle Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

Nails_by_evelyn9

Long Almond Christmas Nails
Long Almond Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Christmas Festive Nails
Christmas Festive Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Christmas Trees and Stars
Christmas Trees and Stars

Nailartbychlo

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails
Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails

Irina_rain

Extra Long Mr. Grinch Nail Art
Extra Long Mr. Grinch Nail Art

Hnnailsbyhoney

Pastel Pink and Deer
Pastel Pink and Deer

Fasia.nails

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

Christmas Penguin Accent Nail
Christmas Penguin Accent Nail

Fasia.nails

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

French 3D Leaves
French 3D Leaves

Blondivika_nsk

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Water Splatter Art
Water Splatter Art

Blondivika_nsk

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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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