17 Ice-Cold Winter Nail Ideas You'll See Everywhere This Season
Winter is coming, and if you're anything like us, you're getting your mani mood boards ready for the season. From holiday parties to days in the snow, winter (in our humble opinion) has the best aesthetic—especially when it comes to nails.
Not sure what to ask for next time you go to the salon? We've got you covered. Just keep scrolling to take a look at 17 winter nail ideas that are beyond cool.
01 Blue French
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To give a classic French manicure a chilly vibe, go for blue tips. This set nails the icy blue trend that's huge at the moment.
When we think of the winter season, our minds instantly go to silver. To copy this look, choose your favorite nude base, then paint your tips in a fun silver hue (sparkly or chrome). Finish things off with some silver or colored rhinestones, and you'll be ready for the winter months.
Looking for a subtler holiday vibe? Try this frosty set. To get the look, apply a nude-pink base and stamp a light blue shade on the top portion of each nail, mimicking freshly fallen snow. Feel free to throw in some rhinestone accents, too.
It's impossible to get on the naughty list when your nails look this nice. This candy cane-inspired mani is understated yet festive. One candy-striped fingernail among solid red fingers and French tips keeps things subdued.
If you plan on celebrating Hanukkah this winter, why not get some nails for the occasion? Hanukkah is all about blues, whites, and silvers, as seen in this stunning mani. Grab your favorite sparkly silver and blue shades and paint them onto your nails in a swirly design.
If you love matching your nails to specific holidays, this Christmas set was made for you. It's not too in-your-face, and we love how the nail artist combined a classic French manicure with gold accents. You can either hand-paint your gold stars or make use of nail stickers.
This mismatched mani consists of winter reds and whites, with each nail different from the last. If you're especially enamored with one particular design in this set, apply it to each of your nails.
08 Green Chrome
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You can't go wrong with chrome during the winter, so we're loving this green French mani. Opt for a clear base and choose your favorite winter green, topping it off with chrome to complete the look.
Come December, red nails are it, and we love the idea of going for a classic mani without any bells and whistles. Stick with a candy apple shade to nail the Christmas vibe.
Did somebody say "sleigh"? Winter greens are always a good idea—from emerald hues to shades of evergreen—but we think jade just might be the best of them all.
11 Holiday Vibes
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Christmas rolls around once a year, so why not get a mani to celebrate the holiday? We're obsessed with the vibes of these festive short nails, and it's all too easy to recreate. Start with a nude base and paint small polka dots on the upper portion of each nail, alternating between red, green, and pops of white. Throw in some glittery silver sparkles to take things up a notch.
12 Dripping Gold
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We love the idea of metallic nails for New Year's Eve (and all winter long if we're being honest). Take notes from this manicure and keep your base bare, then draw some gold chrome accents on the tips of each nail.
13 Glazed Donut
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Glazed donut nails work for any season, but we think they're absolutely perfect during the winter and for holidays like New Year's Eve.
14 Starry Night
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Sparkly star nails and New Year's Eve go hand-in-hand, and this might just be the best execution of the look we've seen. Go in with a super sparkly silver nail polish for your base, then hand-paint some black stars for contrast.
15 Lunar New Year
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When we saw these opulent red and gold Lunar New Year-inspired nails, we knew they deserved a spot on this list. If you find a nail tech who specializes in detailed designs, show them this beautiful photo.
16 V-Day Inspired
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Valentine's Day is one of the last winter holidays and always inspires some stunning nail art. Whether you're boo'd up or just love love, this pink and red mani is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday. Start with your favorite baby pink base and top it with a few hand-drawn red hearts (or stickers).
If you only get one sparkly mani a year, winter is the time to do it. Whether you're looking to spice things up or are celebrating Valentine's Day, add this sparkly pink mani to your inspo board. Choose any pink shade that calls your name and top it off with a layer (or two) of matching pink sparkles for a glam effect.
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