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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

Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933

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

Pine Tree and Snowflake Nails Design | Winter Nails Design - NB6754
Pine Tree and Snowflake Nails Design | Winter Nails Design - NB6754

Stamped Modern French
Stamped Modern French

Blondivika_nsk

Matte Zig Zag Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1378
Matte Zig Zag Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1378

White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551
White and Red Swirls on Nails for Winter | Swirl Nails - NB4551

Sparkle and French Nails
Sparkle and French Nails

Project_paznokcie

Winter Nails with Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1432
Winter Nails with Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1432

Short Winter Nails

Nature in Snow Blue Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6596
Nature in Snow Blue Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6596

Blue Glitter Galaxy Nails Design | Galaxy Nails - NB5218
Blue Glitter Galaxy Nails Design | Galaxy Nails - NB5218

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Wedding Nails

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

Textured Bright Color Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6686
Textured Bright Color Nails for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6686

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

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

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Square Nails Rhinestone Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6671
Square Nails Rhinestone Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6671

Classy Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291

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

Simple Winter Nails

Long Almond Christmas Nails
Long Almond Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Dark Purple Sparkle Nails
Dark Purple Sparkle Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Matte Flowers on Glossy Nails
Matte Flowers on Glossy Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Christmas Tree Pattern Nails Design | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6839
Christmas Tree Pattern Nails Design | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6839

Snow Theme Nails Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6721
Snow Theme Nails Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6721

Zig Zag Nails for Winter
Zig Zag Nails for Winter

Daimondhand

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

Cute Winter Nails

Minimal Christmas Trees on Pastel Nails | Winter - NB1284
Minimal Christmas Trees on Pastel Nails | Winter - NB1284

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

Green Shimmer Nails with Cute Gnomes | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6788
Green Shimmer Nails with Cute Gnomes | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6788

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

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

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

Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763
Cute Snowman and Candy Cane Nails | Candy Cane Christmas Nails - NB6763

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

Blue Winter Nails

Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117
Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117

Purple and Blue Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5024
Purple and Blue Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5024

Winter Ombre with Snowflakes
Winter Ombre with Snowflakes

Mari_mari_nailart

Gradient Nails with Minimal Chrome
Gradient Nails with Minimal Chrome

Dashenkanails

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

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

Winter Blue and Purple Glitter Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6598
Winter Blue and Purple Glitter Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6598

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

White Winter Nails

Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3124
Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3124

Glossy Holly Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1640
Glossy Holly Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1640

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

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

White Milk Leopard Design
White Milk Leopard Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Bridal Shower Blue Theme Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-86
Bridal Shower Blue Theme Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-86

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

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

Winter Pink Nails

Bright Christmas Nails
Bright Christmas Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-405
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-405

Minimal Design Inspired From Naked Winter Trees | Winter Nails Design - NB6750
Minimal Design Inspired From Naked Winter Trees | Winter Nails Design - NB6750

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

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

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

Snowman Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1779
Snowman Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1779

Winter Ombre Nails

Square Stamped Nails
Square Stamped Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

Sylwia_nailss

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Purple Ombre Winter Trend Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6613
Purple Ombre Winter Trend Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6613

Snowman Nails with Foils | Christmas | Winter - NB1303
Snowman Nails with Foils | Christmas | Winter - NB1303

Blue Nails with Cross
Blue Nails with Cross

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Coffin Winter Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snowflake Nails with Gold Glitter Design | Christmas Nails - NB1685
Snowflake Nails with Gold Glitter Design | Christmas Nails - NB1685

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

Colorful Winter Nails

Zig Zag Nails for Winter
Zig Zag Nails for Winter

Daimondhand

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

Simple Luxury Nails with Iridescent Pearl Theme | Aurora Nails - NB3981
Simple Luxury Nails with Iridescent Pearl Theme | Aurora Nails - NB3981

Hologram French Tips with Sparkle
Hologram French Tips with Sparkle

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

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

Neutral Winter Nails

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

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

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

Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152
Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152

Medium Neutral Nails Design with a Glitter Accent | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7324
Medium Neutral Nails Design with a Glitter Accent | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7324

Winter Blue and Gray Tones
Winter Blue and Gray Tones

Irina_rain

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

Filigree Male Grooming Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-272
Filigree Male Grooming Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-272

Winter Snowflake Nails

Embellished Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6841
Embellished Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6841

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

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

Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Nails Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6775
Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Nails Design | Red Christmas Nails - NB6775

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

Winter Blue Glitter Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6656
Winter Blue Glitter Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6656

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

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

Winter Sweater Nails

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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