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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

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

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

Blue and Chrome Nail Art for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5115
Blue and Chrome Nail Art for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5115

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

Warm Gray Nails Glitter Line Art | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6648
Warm Gray Nails Glitter Line Art | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6648

Classy Ombre Nails for Winter | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6735
Classy Ombre Nails for Winter | Winter Ombre Nails - NB6735

Glossy French Snowman Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1298
Glossy French Snowman Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1298

Short Winter Nails

Silver and Red Foils for Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4130
Silver and Red Foils for Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4130

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

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

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

Hand-painted Xmas Nails
Hand-painted Xmas Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264

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

Winter Blue and Gray Tones
Winter Blue and Gray Tones

Irina_rain

Winter Wedding Nails

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

Stamped Ombre With Stones
Stamped Ombre With Stones

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

Nails with 3D Flowers Charms | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6675
Nails with 3D Flowers Charms | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6675

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

Classy Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

Bridal Shower Glossy Chrome Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-84
Bridal Shower Glossy Chrome Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-84

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

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

Coffin Blue Nails with Glitter for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6610
Coffin Blue Nails with Glitter for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6610

Simple Winter Nails

Christmas Festive Nails
Christmas Festive Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939

Short White Nails with Christmas Motifs | Cute Winter Nails - NB6702
Short White Nails with Christmas Motifs | Cute Winter Nails - NB6702

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

Snowflake Design for Glitter Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6719
Snowflake Design for Glitter Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6719

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

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

Cute Winter Nails

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

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

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

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698

Purple Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6816
Purple Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6816

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

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

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

Blue Winter Nails

Stamping for Winter
Stamping for Winter

Blondivika_nsk

Bridesmaid Blue Metalic with Silver Chrome Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-568
Bridesmaid Blue Metalic with Silver Chrome Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-568

Winter Blue Shade Nails
Winter Blue Shade Nails

Klamaja

Winter Shades of Blue
Winter Shades of Blue

Irina_rain

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

Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605
Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605

Snowflakes for Winter Blue Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6727
Snowflakes for Winter Blue Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6727

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

White Winter Nails

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

Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828
Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug
Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug

Sylwia_nailss

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

Candy Cane Nail Design
Candy Cane Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Honeymoon Silhouette Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-409
Honeymoon Silhouette Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-409

Winter Pink Nails

Christmas Trees and Stars
Christmas Trees and Stars

Nailartbychlo

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

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

Grinch Nails with Flower Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2014
Grinch Nails with Flower Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2014

Winter Pastel Nails Simple Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6665
Winter Pastel Nails Simple Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6665

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

Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828
Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

Winter Ombre Nails

Long Blue Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6476
Long Blue Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6476

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

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

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

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

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

Silver Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1238
Silver Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1238

Red Ombre Bling Nails Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6531
Red Ombre Bling Nails Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6531

Coffin Winter Nails

Glossy French Santa Claus Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1317
Glossy French Santa Claus Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1317

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

Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150

3D Dots on Long Coffin Nails | Dot Nails - NB4488
3D Dots on Long Coffin Nails | Dot Nails - NB4488

Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1778
Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1778

Candy Cane Design for Glass Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6758
Candy Cane Design for Glass Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6758

Colorful Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

Neutral Winter Nails

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

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

Almond Abstract Nails Design for a Casual Look | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7327
Almond Abstract Nails Design for a Casual Look | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7327

Winter Gradient Nails
Winter Gradient Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611
Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611

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

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

Dark Xmas Nails
Dark Xmas Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Watercolor Winter Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2258
Watercolor Winter Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2258

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

Red Nails and Gold Glitter Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3771
Red Nails and Gold Glitter Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3771

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

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

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Winter Sweater Nails

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

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silver Checkered Nails
Silver Checkered Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Stamped Ombre With Stones
Stamped Ombre With Stones

Blondivika_nsk

Festive Sparkle French
Festive Sparkle French

Blondivika_nsk

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Color Splash Chrome Nails
Color Splash Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Rain Drop French
Rain Drop French

Blondivika_nsk

Christmas Confetti
Christmas Confetti

Blondivika_nsk

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Shimmer Love Nails
Shimmer Love Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Encapsulate Floral Nails
Encapsulate Floral Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Square Stamped Nails
Square Stamped Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Stamped Modern French
Stamped Modern French

Blondivika_nsk

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

French & Christmas Tree
French & Christmas Tree

Blondivika_nsk

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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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