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Are you looking for some stylish winter blue nail designs to recreate this season? This collection of the cutest winter nail ideas are super trendy and easy to do at home! From deep blue french tips to snowflakes, there are so many fun seasonal designs to choose from.
Winter is just around the corner which means it’s time to break out all those dark and moody colors. One of the best winter shades to try this year is blue. Blue comes in so many different tones that are perfect for both the holiday season and the winter months that follow.
Today we’re rounding up 50+ winter blue nail designs that you need to try out this year. Whether you’re looking for something leading up to Christmas and want a festive look or, you’re looking for a fun design to try out during the heart of chilly season. There’s a wide range of nail art ideas to choose from.
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Products we recommend
To achieve some of the styles below, we recommend using some products that will make it a lot easier to achieve the result you want. If you’re wanting to try out chrome nails at home for example, we recommend getting this chrome kit:
To be able to hand draw on lines or other small details like snowflakes, we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
Our favourite Blue Winter Nail Polish Colors
With the winter season finally here, it’s time to refresh your nail polish collection with some stunning blues! To make it easier, we’re sharing some of our favourite colors to add to your collection this season.
All of these gorgeous blue nail polish colors are perfect for the holiday season and those cooler months that follow.
Below, you’ll find the best collection of winter blue nail art ideas. All of these stunning winter designs can be created at home or in the nail salon with a nail artist! As always, feel free to pin any of these images to Pinterest or bookmark this page to save it for later.
Pro Tip: If you’re not confident hand drawing blue nail art, consider using nail stickers. There’s so many cute holiday stickers out there to choose from and they’ll take your simple christmas nails to the next level.
The Best Winter Blue Nail Designs To Try This Season!
1) Glossy Tips via Amy
This is such a simple design, yet it’s really classy! The matte finish on the base of the nail, paired with the glossy tip, takes a classic french manicure to the next level.
Image and nail art via @amyle.nails
2) Winter Gradient via Bethany
For something unique, try out a couple of different colors in your next manicure, just like Bethany. It’s a fun way to use all your favourite shades at the same time.
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
3) Winter Blues via Sarah
To mix up your winter manicure, try out some fun accent nails like Sarah.
Image and nail art via @heluviee
4) All that glitters via Alison
We all need more sparkle in our lives! This glitter french tip design by Alison is a great option for the Holidays or even a Christmas party.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
5) Snowy wonderland by Alison
We’re loving baby blue nails during the winter season. It’s such a pretty shade of blue polish that really gives your nails that icy feel. These snowflake nails by Alison are such a cute design as well.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
6) Deepest Blue via Sarah
This dark blue shade is the perfect color for winter. It makes your nails look so healthy and gives them a really nice gloss.
Image and nail art via @heluviee
7) Perfect Tips via Bethany
The cutest French tip design on short nails! If you have shorter claws, this is a great idea to try out this season, it gives the illusion that your nails are longer than they are.
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
8) Blue Chrome Shine via Amy
Chrome is such a popular nail trend right now and comes in so many different shades. This royal blue, really pops and gives your nails a healthy shine.
Image and nail art via @amyle.nails
9) Sparkly Swirls by Alison
Swirls are always a great idea! We’re loving the different shades used by Alison, it gives the manicure such a beautiful gradient look.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
10) Silent night via Vivian
The perfect winter blue nails! A sparkling tip, touches snow and twinkling stars makes this the perfect festive mani.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
11) Polka Dot Blue via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
12) Winter Navy via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
13) Icy blues via Anna
How gorgeous is this sparkling blue color. It pairs so well with the white snowflakes, for the perfect December manicure idea.
Image and nail art via @annagracenails_
14) Navy Sparkle via Aby
This cute blue manicure brings the gold glitter and navy gloss. This color combination is always a good one during the winter.
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
15) Glitter and Swirls via Paulina
These light blue nails are so pretty! The touches of white and silver really compliment the baby blue.
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
16) Winter Florals via Amber
Florals aren’t just for spring and summer! Bring them into winter by using a darker nail color like Amber.
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
17) Shining Stars via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
18) Dark and Moody via Vivian
Winter is the perfect time to try out a moodier manicure. For something unique, try swirls, it looks like winter ocean waves crashing across your nails.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
19) Hints of Blue via Aby
These beautiful nails are what Christmas is all about. Blue candy cane swirls, snowflakes and classy french tips! The white polish really compliments this shade of blue.
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
20) Deep Blue via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
21) Blue Tips via Ravi
How fun are these gradient tips by Ravi! It’s a fun way to incorporate a couple different shades of blue together.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
22) Christmas blue via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
23) Glossy Winter via Tori
This is a great option if you’re looking for a professional manicure to wear to work. Navy works with so many different winter outfits and looks amazing on a ton of different skin tones.
Image and nail art via @tori.nailedit
24) Blue Gradient tips via Amber
Gradient tips are always a staple, no matter what season it is! To bring this manicure into winter, try it in blue.
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
25) Velvet Tips via Agnieszka
Image and nail art via @agalorynowicz
26) Sparkling Snow via Nail Chark
Navy is a great base color, it really makes white polish pop! We’re loving the snowflake details paired with the glitter, it looks like a winter wonderland.
Image and nail art via @nailchark
27) Blue or Grey? via Iram
This might be the perfect color for this season! Grey is such an underrated tone, but its super classy and really professional.
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
28) Frozen vibes via Vivian
This manicure reminds me of the movie Frozen! The deep blue mixed with the silver glitter really makes those swirls pop.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
29) Winter Navy via Her Majesty’s Pleasure
How gorgeous is this blue nail polish! It’s so rich, and works as a subtle christmas color that can be worn all winter long.
Image and nail art via @majestyspleasure
30) All that sparkle via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
31) Winter Gradient via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
32) Short glitter tips via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
33) Two-toned swirls via Aby
These two-toned swirls are perfect for the cold weather. The sparkle base is so festive for this time of year. If you’re looking for unique new year nails, this is a great option!
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
34) Tiny heart details via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
35) Asymmetrical Lines via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
36) Dark Navy by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
37) Glitter Swirl via Vivian
This is such a great way to incorporate glitter into your nail art design! The blue sparkle paired with gold is such a pretty color combination for the festive season.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
38) Glittering via Paulina
This silver glitter pops so well as an accent nail!
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
39) Reindeer Blue via Aby
For something festive and cute, you need to try out reindeer nail art this holiday season! It makes for the cutest accent nail you can wear all season long.
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
40) Winter Sparkle by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
41) Shades of Blue via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
42) Midnight Blue via Paulina
Midnight blue is one of my favourite winter colors to wear. It looks so rich and this sparkle version is what dreams are made of!
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
43) Sweater Weather via Nailz Kat Kat
Sweater nails are always such a unique design! If you want to try out this trend this year, create a sweater accent nail like Nailz Kat Kat.
Image and nail art via @nailzkatkat
44) Simple Swirls via Aby
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
45) Frosty via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
46) Side French via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
47) Shimmer Shimmer via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
48) Perfect blue via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
49) Geometric via Amber
These abstract patterns are so fun and unique!
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
50) Ombre sparkle via Amanda
Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll
51) Abstract blue via Syd
Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf
52) Rich Blue via Faustyna
If you’re looking to try out a longer style this season, consider acrylic nails! Contact a nail tech in your area to figure out your best option!
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
We hope you loved all of these winter blue nail designs! There’s so many cute ideas to choose from for the holiday season and the winter months that follow.
As always, feel free to pin any of these winter nail art designs to Pinterest to share with friends and bookmark this page to save for later, especially if you want to show a nail art tech an idea!
Pro Tip: Try something different this season and go outside of your comfort zone! Never tried glitter accents? Give it a go! Or how about incorporating matte blue for something different?
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