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50+ Winter Nails To Try Out This Season!

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Are you looking for some stylish winter nails to recreate this season? This collection of the cutest winter nail ideas are super trendy and easy to do at home! From dusty rose French tips to deep glossy blues, there are so many fun seasonal designs to choose from. 

Looking for some stunning winter nails to try out this season?  If so, you’ve come to the right post!  

Winter is almost here, which means it’s time to break out all those rich, deep colors you’ve been waiting for all year! Winter is the perfect time to try out some unique nail art that matches the cooler temps outside.

Whether I’m going to a salon or doing them myself, it’s so fun to get some inspiration!  We wanted to put together a collection of our favourite designs, so you can figure out what style you want to try!

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Winter Nail Trends to Try This Year

Each year, different trends take over the nail world, this year there’s a lot of unique and fun designs you need to try out that are going to be incredibly popular:

Icy Pastels: Embrace the frosty vibes of winter with soft, pastel shades like icy blues, mint greens, and pale lavender. These colors add a subtle touch of winter magic to your nails, making them perfect for all occasions.

Metallic Accents: Give your nails a glamorous edge with metallic accents. Silver, gold, and rose gold foil or chrome finishes are all the rage, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your winter look.

Matte Finishes: Matte nails continue to be a hit this winter. Opt for matte versions of deep, rich hues like burgundy, navy, and forest green for a velvety, on-trend finish that exudes warmth and coziness.

Sweater Weather Textures: Mimic the coziness of your favorite winter sweaters with textured nail designs. Think cable-knit patterns, fuzzy nail art, and even 3D embellishments that resemble snowflakes and snowballs. These textures add a playful, tactile element to your nails.

Jewel Tones: Deep, jewel-toned shades like emerald, sapphire, and amethyst are making a statement this winter. These colors bring a touch of opulence and luxury to your manicure, making them perfect for gatherings and special occasions.

Subtle Glitter: Dazzle in the winter light with subtle glitter accents. Use glitter as an accent nail or apply it in a gradient fashion to create a soft, shimmery effect that captures the essence of glistening snow.

Nail Art Minimalism: For those who prefer a more understated look, nail art minimalism is gaining popularity. Incorporate simple, geometric shapes or delicate line designs to add a touch of style without overwhelming your nails.

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:

SHOP ON AMAZON

To be able to hand draw on lines or other small details like swirls, we recommend these nail art brushes.  They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:

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Below, you’ll find the best collection of winter nails. 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. 

The Best Winter Nails You Need To Try This Season!

1) Shades of Grey by Aimee

How pretty are these gradient tips by Aimee! If you’re not sure what color to choose for your manicure, try out a bunch.

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Image and nail art via @allnailss._

2) Dark Forest by Safi

This forest design by Safi, gives me all the winter feels. It’s such a cozy design that’s super unique.

Image and nail art via @safinailstudio

3)  November Sparkle by Get Tipsy Nails 

Winter is the perfect time for all the glitter. If you want to do a more subtle design, use it as an outline to your French tips.

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Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails

4) Winter Sparkle by Natalie 

Image and nail art via @Natalieholtnailartist

5) Green Queen by Aimee

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Image and nail art via @allnailss._

6) Matte and Glossy by Amy

For a two toned look, try out matte and gloss all in one nail design! Have glossy tips paired with a matte base, really makes for a cool manicure.

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

7) Dark Plum by Paulin

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Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin 

8) Matte Greys by Amy 

Mattes look great in the winter time, especially in unique colors like grey, emerald and burgundy. If you haven’t tried this trend yet, now’s the time!

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

9) Winter Darks by Charlotte 

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_

10) Green Swirls by Sarah 

Swirls are still super popular and need to be brought into winter. Take you’re favourite winter shade, nail art brushes and create a unique and fun design.

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

11) Autumn Reds by Bry

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Image and nail art via @gelsbybry

12) Modern French by The Hot Blend 

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Image and nail art via @thehotblend 

13) Dark Mountains by Safi

Image and nail art via @safinailstudio

14) Stormy Blues by Cult Manicura 

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Image and nail art via @cult_manicura 

15) Matte Ombre by Ashley

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Image and nail art via @dtkaustin

16) Green Marble by Paulin

If you haven’t tried to do a marble look, now is the time! It’s such a beautiful design that looks stunning no matter color you try it in.

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Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin 

17) Silver sparkle by Amanda 

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Image and nail art via @Amanda.sudolll

18) Almond French by Melanie

For a classy design, try out black French tips. They’re easy to do at home and can be done in any shade you love.

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Image and nail art via @nailsbymelanie1

19) Ruby Reds by Amanda 

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Image and nail art via @Amanda.sudolll

20) Sweater Nail by Eeka

Sweater nails are super trendy during the winter months and can be done in so many different ways. This is a great example of how you can design them in gradient shades for something unique.

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Image and nail art via @eekabeauty

21) Gold Sparkle by Amy

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

22) Winter Sparkle by Jennifer

White and silver glitter always goes so well together. Whether you have short or long nails, these cute nail designs will look wonderful all season long.

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Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren 

23) Winter Glitter by Amy 

For a glitter manicure that is super unique, try out this colorful chevron tip by Amy. It’s the perfect way to incorporate all your favourite glitter colors in one classy manicure.

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

24) Silver glitter by Tiffany

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Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty

25) Winter Star by Sabrina 

Sometimes all you need is a little sparkle to brighten your day. How adorable are these star details by Sabrina.

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Image and nail art via @gypsytan

26) Winter Marble by Ashley 

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Image and nail art via @dtkaustin

27) Gold Flecks by Felicia 

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Image and nail art via @feliciadeebeauty

28) Holiday Red by Bagabieva Nails

Had to incorporate a red nail in this round up, and this cherry shade by Bagabieva Nails really pops! Cherry red is such a perfect winter shade to add some color during those dark and gloomier days.

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Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails

29) Abstract by Felicia 

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Image and nail art via @feliciadeebeauty

30) Black and Whites by Bagabieva Nails

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Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails

31) Winter Blues by Eeka Beauty 

Having a glitter accent nail is a great way to incorporate this trend this year.

Image and nail art via @eekabeauty 

32) All that Glitters via Bagabieva Nails

Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails

33) Winter Whites by Bagabieva Nails

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Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails 

34) Winter Shades by Charlotte

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_

35) Blue Swirls by Queenie 

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Image and nail art via @nailartbyqueenie 

36) Ice Blue by Charlotte

You can never go wrong with blue in the winter time, and this royal shade is seriously stunning.

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_ 

37) Winter French by Queenie 

Winter gives a great opportunity to use all those grey shades in your nail collection. They look so great as French tips.

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Image and nail art via @nailartbyqueenie

38) Deep Emerald by Queenie 

Love a good half moon nail design, and this emerald green by Queenie is to die for!

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Image and nail art via @nailartbyqueenie 

39) A Touch of Sparkle by Nail Chark 

Image and nail art via @nailchark 

40) Red Half Moons by Queenie

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Image and nail art via @mailartbyqueenie

41) Dark Teal by Nail Chark 

How stunning is this shade. The glossy finish makes the nails look so long and healthy! Teal is so underrated, but needs to be brought back this winter.

Image and nail art via @nailchark 

42) Glitter tips by Nail Chark 

If you love a good French tip but want to make it special, add in some glitter like Nail Chark!

Image and nail art via @nailchark 

43) Magenta Sparkle by Amanda 

How beautiful is this jewel toned glitter by Amanda. Jewel tones are so gorgeous and are the perfect winter shades to get really healthy looking nails.

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Image and nail art via @Amanda.sudolll 

44) Winter Metallics by Nails Made 

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Image and nail art via @nailsmade 

45) Winter Stars by Amanda 

Image and nail art via @Amanda.sudolll

46) Metallic Polka Dots by Isabel 

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Image and nail art via @Isabelmaynails

47) A touch of metallic by Isabel 

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Image and nail art via @Isabelmaynails

48) Metallic Stars by Barbara 

Image and nail art via @Barbarafeszyn

49) Gold Fade by Isabel 

Winter is the perfect time to try out all those classic metallic shades, like gold, silver and rose gold.

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Image and nail art via @isabelmaynails

50) Light Greys by Sansung Nails 

This look is so subtle and classic. It both work appropriate and neutral, so you can wear it all season long!

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Image and nail art via @sansungnails

51) Black Swirls by Nails and Soul 

Minimal is best sometimes and this cool geometric design is super trendy. If you’re looking for a more classy look this winter, try using a black polish.

Image and nail art via @nails_and_soul 

We hope you loved all of these winter nails!  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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