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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  for Green Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6814
Elf for Green Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6814

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

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

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Matte Blue Nails with Leaves
Matte Blue Nails with Leaves

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Square Stamped Nails
Square Stamped Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Autumn Copper Chrome Nails
Autumn Copper Chrome Nails

Minea.nails

Shimmer Blue Nails with Snowflake | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6627
Shimmer Blue Nails with Snowflake | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6627

Short Winter Nails

Chic Filigree Nail Art
Chic Filigree Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Forest in Snow Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6629
Forest in Snow Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6629

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

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

Easy Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1285
Easy Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1285

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Christmas Tree Nails with Red Embellishment | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6846
Christmas Tree Nails with Red Embellishment | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6846

Luxury Male Grooming Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-274
Luxury Male Grooming Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-274

Winter Wedding Nails

White Wedding Nails with Gold Embellishments | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6679
White Wedding Nails with Gold Embellishments | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6679

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Square Nude Nails with Soft White Tips for Winter | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7549
Square Nude Nails with Soft White Tips for Winter | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7549

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

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

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

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

Santa Claus and Gift Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1323
Santa Claus and Gift Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1323

Simple Winter Nails

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

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

Glossy Pearly Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3045
Glossy Pearly Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3045

Winter Nails with White Outline | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6658
Winter Nails with White Outline | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6658

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

Silver and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1376
Silver and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1376

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

Cute Winter Nails

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

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

Winter Gnome Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1406
Winter Gnome Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1406

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

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

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

Blue and Purple Nails for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6695
Blue and Purple Nails for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6695

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

Blue Winter Nails

Matte Snowman and Christmas Trees Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1308
Matte Snowman and Christmas Trees Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1308

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

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

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

Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails
Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Winter Stiletto Nails
Winter Stiletto Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Adorable Baby Seals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3151
Adorable Baby Seals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3151

White Winter Nails

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

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

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

Snowflake and Christmas Tree Matte Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1257
Snowflake and Christmas Tree Matte Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1257

Minimal Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1282
Minimal Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1282

Winter Pink Nails

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

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

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

Pink Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6833
Pink Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6833

Glitter Outline for Pink Stiletto Nails | Outline Nails - NB5405
Glitter Outline for Pink Stiletto Nails | Outline Nails - NB5405

Festive Sparkle French
Festive Sparkle French

Blondivika_nsk

French Peach Fuzz Almond Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-141
French Peach Fuzz Almond Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-141

Minimal Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1282
Minimal Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1282

Winter Ombre Nails

Red Ombre Nails Glitter Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6524
Red Ombre Nails Glitter Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6524

Glossy Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1247
Glossy Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1247

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

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

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

Square Stamped Nails
Square Stamped Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Dark Red Classy Nails for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6600
Dark Red Classy Nails for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6600

Coffin Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

Luxury Shimmer Ombre Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-417
Luxury Shimmer Ombre Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-417

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

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

Colorful Winter Nails

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

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

Zig Zag Nails for Winter
Zig Zag Nails for Winter

Daimondhand

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

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

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

Neutral Winter Nails

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

Neutral Nails Foliage Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6645
Neutral Nails Foliage Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6645

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

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

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

Snowy Winter Nails
Snowy Winter Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Neutral Colors for Nails Design in a Darker or Lighter Hue | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7328
Neutral Colors for Nails Design in a Darker or Lighter Hue | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7328

Winter Snowflake Nails

Christmas Tree Nails in Snow | Cute Winter Nails - NB6696
Christmas Tree Nails in Snow | Cute Winter Nails - NB6696

Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1366
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1366

Blue Bling Nails with Snowflake | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6729
Blue Bling Nails with Snowflake | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6729

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

Owl and Snow Flake Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3150
Owl and Snow Flake Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3150

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

Glossy Santa Claus and Snowflake Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1318
Glossy Santa Claus and Snowflake Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1318

Easy Nails Design with Snowflake for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6663
Easy Nails Design with Snowflake for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6663

Winter Sweater Nails

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

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confetti Gel Nails
Confetti Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Velvet Glossy Blue
Velvet Glossy Blue

Alexandracojan.trainer

Glossy Milky White
Glossy Milky White

Alexandracojan.trainer

Interstellar Effect
Interstellar Effect

Alexandracojan.trainer

Swirls Nail Art
Swirls Nail Art

Alexandracojan.trainer

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Gold Foil Nails
Gold Foil Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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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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