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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

Xmas Grinch Nail Art | Cartoon Nails - NB2018
Xmas Grinch Nail Art | Cartoon Nails - NB2018

Glossy Nails with Rhinestone Design Edges | Outline Nails - NB5424
Glossy Nails with Rhinestone Design Edges | Outline Nails - NB5424

Party French Nails
Party French Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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

Shimmer Love Nails
Shimmer Love Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Nails with Pine Forest Design for Winter | Winter Nails Design - NB6740
Nails with Pine Forest Design for Winter | Winter Nails Design - NB6740

Short Winter Nails

Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593
Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593

Bling Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5132
Bling Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5132

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

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

Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162
Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162

Santa's Hat French Tip Nails
Santa's Hat French Tip Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168
Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168

Simple Christmas Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6689
Simple Christmas Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6689

Winter Wedding Nails

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Winter Theme White and Brown Ombre Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6688
Winter Theme White and Brown Ombre Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6688

French 3D Leaves
French 3D Leaves

Blondivika_nsk

Simple and Short Wedding Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6680
Simple and Short Wedding Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6680

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

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

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

Classy Winter Nails

Silver Swirls for Pearly White Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6678
Silver Swirls for Pearly White Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6678

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

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

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

Red Nails with Snowflake Charm | Red Christmas Nails - NB6768
Red Nails with Snowflake Charm | Red Christmas Nails - NB6768

Blue Shimmering Heart
Blue Shimmering Heart

Gallinaz_nail

Double Tips with Chrome Micro French Design | Spring Nails - NB3962
Double Tips with Chrome Micro French Design | Spring Nails - NB3962

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

Simple Winter Nails

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

Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug
Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug

Sylwia_nailss

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

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

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

Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5143
Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5143

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

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

Cute Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

Christmas Pattern Nails with Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6801
Christmas Pattern Nails with Gingerbread | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6801

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

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

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

Blue Winter Nails

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

Winter Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1414
Winter Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1414

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

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

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

Winter Shades of Blue
Winter Shades of Blue

Irina_rain

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

Watercolor Blue Nails with Heart | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7374
Watercolor Blue Nails with Heart | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7374

White Winter Nails

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

Peach Fuzz and White French Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1780
Peach Fuzz and White French Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1780

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

White Snow Square Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6383
White Snow Square Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6383

Black French with Snowflakes
Black French with Snowflakes

Nails_by_evelyn9

White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550
White Nails with Red Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4550

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

Blue Glitter Tips
Blue Glitter Tips

Olga_soloveva._

Winter Pink Nails

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

Plaid Blanket Nail Design
Plaid Blanket Nail Design

Pauletta.nails

Pastel Pink and Deer
Pastel Pink and Deer

Fasia.nails

Reindeer Design for Short Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6835
Reindeer Design for Short Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6835

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

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

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

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

Winter Ombre Nails

Glossy Silver Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1684
Glossy Silver Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1684

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

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

Reindeer in Moonlight Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1368
Reindeer in Moonlight Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1368

Ombre Nails Water Lilies Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6465
Ombre Nails Water Lilies Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6465

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

Square Ombre Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6786
Square Ombre Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6786

Coffin Winter Nails

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

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

Snowflake Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6619
Snowflake Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6619

Reindeer Design for Short Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6835
Reindeer Design for Short Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6835

Blue Nails with Glitter Design | Classy Nails - NB3821
Blue Nails with Glitter Design | Classy Nails - NB3821

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

Luxury Black Nails Red Dot Design | Dot Nails - NB4479
Luxury Black Nails Red Dot Design | Dot Nails - NB4479

Colorful Winter Nails

Snowflake Pattern for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6712
Snowflake Pattern for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6712

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

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

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

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

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Hologram French Tips with Sparkle
Hologram French Tips with Sparkle

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Neutral Winter Nails

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

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

Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593
Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593

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

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

Snowy Winter Nails
Snowy Winter Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

Matte Winter Landscape
Matte Winter Landscape

Belyyhome

Retro Snowflake Nails
Retro Snowflake Nails

Daimondhand

X-Long Red Nails Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6771
X-Long Red Nails Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6771

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

Snowman Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1680
Snowman Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1680

Snowy Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1248
Snowy Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1248

Dark Xmas Nails
Dark Xmas Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Reindeer in a Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1390
Reindeer in a Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1390

Winter Sweater Nails

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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