TBH, I’m not the biggest fan of winter. I hate the cold, the snow and the strange brown sludge along the side of the road. I count down the days to spring when I can shed my heavy coats, and I can enjoy all the brightly-colored spring trends (have you seen these spring nail designs?). But instead of moping around from November to March, I’ve learned to pass the time the only way I know how: Try and master all the prettiest winter nail designs.
Because trust me, these nail trends—featuring Chrome nail polish, Stunning swirly green manicures, Moody nail art—are the only thing good about winter. Plus, any of these designs could double as Christmas nail ideas (if you celebrate) and New Year’s Eve nail ideas too. So if you’re ready for a ~frosty~ mani, keep scrolling for 55 of the cutest winter nail ideas on Instagram.
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This Minimalist Winter Nail Art is in Minimalist Gold
I love simplicity and minimalism. designThis manicure with a gold French tip is just that. This winter nail set is ideal for dealing with grow out.No matter how many appointments you have between nails, the French tips will always look the same.
This winter nail art + rings combo looks almost like something from a sci-fi movie. Once you’ve used a nail brush to recreate this look, make sure you finish it with a Top coatSo your mani remains in place.
This Winter Nail Art features a Snake and Star design
This nail idea gives me major Game of Thrones vibes. It’s so something the Queen Daenarys would wear, amiright??This forrest green nail polish is so wintery and is a great alternative to blues, if you’re sick of ’em.
You’ve probs rocked the winged eyeliner, but have you tried—(drum roll pls)—a winged manicure? Since you’re obviously not expected to detail a full gold butterfly on each nail tip (although props if you can, tbh), I got you. These are my suggestions Stickers for nails with gold butterflies instead.
TBH, the winter nail art is versatile enough to work for any season. However, the neutral white contrast makes it perfect for colder months.I recommend purchasing an acrylic nail set to ensure that they last as long as you created them.
Winter is the perfect seasonYou can play with a darker color palette. This’moody’ manicure is made of gel extensions. Ask your nail tech for stiletto-shaped acrylics when you make your appointment.
I’m kind of obsessed with The foil manicure look is really in fashion.If you are looking to add a touch of glamour to your manicure, but not go all out with gold nail polish, this is the perfect option. Grab some black nail polish Brown nail polishAs well as some gold nail foilYou can do this again. After cutting the foil into small pieces, paint a new coat of color on the foil. Then, place the foil on top using tweezers. Seal with a topcoat.
The trend of gradient nail art is here to stay. Add a winter spin to it by choosing darker colors.If you find blues too over-the-top for your taste, this purple palette is a great alternative.
This velvety, cat-eye nail polish trend is the perfect wintery texture. Even better? Even better? nail polish kitYou can recreate it at your home. It comes with a magnet to place over your nail. The iron in the polish rises up to the top creating a fabric-like look. Magic, right?
You don’t have to paint detailed nail art on all 10 fingers if you don’t have the time or patience. Sometimes, it is just easier to do it once and for all.To add a little artistic flair, all you need is one finger. For this winter nail designYou can paint gold nail polish on each nail and then press a button. Sticker for nails: SnowflakeTo complete the look
You can choose from a wintery palette it doesn’t matter what kind of nail art you try—like this cool body nail art—it’ll still make a great winter nail idea. I mean, can’t you just picture this mauve, gold, and white nail polishDo you like to peek out of your favorite winter coat?
This French Tip Winter Nail Art in Gold is Available
If intricate nail art isn’t really your ~thing~, opt for a simpler designThese gold tips are great. Fancy isn’t always about the glitzy, over-the-top stuff—a swipe of gold nail polish to really get the winter feel. And cute nail stickers are an easy way to add some art too, if you’re feeling it.
These tiny bb swirls give me major candy cane vibes, and I love them.Two different colors of nail polishes are on each hand when you get out of the boxThis is a great way to spice up your winter nail art. You can mix up your winter nail art with a Thin nail art brushSlowly draw spirals in an opposite color to the French tip.
This tortoiseshell nail tip is perfect If you like earthy tones, but also want nail art. But if you don’t want to hand-paint this one, you’ll need tortoiseshell nail wraps and Ivy green nail varnish. Apply the wrap to a clean and dry finger. Then, trim or FileAll excess wrap must be removed
To be honest, winter nail art can be quite simple and minimalist. I’m not the best at painting my own nails, so I like to go with an easy Gold nail wrapThis look is for you. Apply the gold nail wrap to the top of your nails and finish with a Top coat.
You want your winter nails to match your plaid scarf? This manicure is a great example of cozy inspiration.It’s much easier than it seems, I promise. Begin with a neutral base colour, then paint the lines of black, red, or gray with a thin nailbrush. If you don’t have the time or desire to be involved, you can use a plaid press-on manicure set that you can stick on.
This Christmas, celebrate it! This maroon holiday manicure can be used all year round, IMO. You can create that negative space by yourself. Get some curved Nail tapePlace it on your nail bed.Paint over it first.
These blue and white stars were initially designed for the Fourth of July, but IMO, they work better as winter nail art—they’re Just the right amount of festive without being too corny.
You can mix colors and match them, so why not mix different finishes? Match your matte polishes with chrome polishes This winter nail art can be brought to life.
To create this winter nail art, paint on a clear topcoat and then add some gold glitter. And don’t feel bad If you are minimalistic, when it comes to your fingers—this kind of nail art is still a vibe.
A bold red nail is a great choice A tried-and-true look that can be used year round—make it a little extra special this winter by adding stars on select nails.
This winter nail art has just enough that it won’t overpower your look, yet it’ll still give you a nice glimmer from a distance. Instead of covering the entire nail, opt for fun curved designs designThis takes up only half of your nail bed.
This Rose Gold French-Tip Winter nail art is available in this size
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