As the holidays approach, it’s time to start thinking about your winter nail look. This year, many fun, easy options will make you look festive and ready for anything.
Glittery shades look great with both sweats and dressy clothes, and quirky stickers can look at nail art without any fuss. So no matter your taste or dexterity, there’s a perfect winter nail idea for you!
The colder months are the perfect time to experiment with different nail looks. From negative space designs to fun and festive holiday nails, there are endless possibilities when it comes to winter nails.
Scroll through for some of the coolest winter nails looks to take you through the holidays and into 2023. Cheers to that!
The colder months are the perfect time to experiment with different nail looks. From negative space designs to fun and festive holiday nails, there are endless possibilities when it comes to winter nails. If you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve rounded up 60 of our favorite winter nail ideas. Scroll down to check them out!
Contents of Article
- 1. Negative Space Design
- 2. Cool Blue Ombre
- 3. Glitter Gradient
- 4. Winter Floral
- 5. Snowflake Nails
- 6. Metallic Nails
- 7. Velvet Nails
- 8. Marbled Nails
- 9. Geometric Nails
- 10. Striped Nails
- 11. Plaid Nails
- 12. Glitter Nails
- 13. Ombre Nails
- 14. negative space Nails
- 15. matte Nails
- 16. Snowflaky Nails
- 17. Candy Cane Nails
- 18. Reindeer Nails
- 19. Elf Nails
- 20. Santa Nails
- 21. Christmas Tree Nails
- 22. Penguin Nails
- 23. Winter Wonderland Nails
- 24. Icy Nails
- 25. Classy Glossy Glitter Nails
- 26. Blue Snowflake Nails
- 27. Silver Snowflake Nails
- 28. Snowman Nails
- 29. Rudolph Nails
- 30. Candy Cane Nails
- 31. Christmas Lights Nails
- 32. Santa Hat Nails
- 33. Classy Christmas Tree Nails
- 34. ’70s Groove
- 35. Alien Superstar
- 36. Champagne Sparkles
- 37. Holiday Wreath Nails
- 38. Daisy Nails
- 39. Mixed Media
- 40. French Mani
- 41. HotChocolate Strips
- 42. Two-Toned
- 43. Split Shades
- 44. Christmas Mystery Nails
- 45. Santa Claus Nails
- 46. Blue Shimmer
- 47. Snowman Nails
- 48. Ruby Shimmer
- 49. North Pole Snowflakes Nails
- 50. Winter Wonderland Nails
- 51. New Year’s Eve Nails
- 52. Reindeer Nails
- 53. Classic Sleigh Nails
- 54. Classical Candy Cane Nails
- 55. Elegant North Pole Nails
- 56. Christmas Lights Nails
- 57. Snowflake Nails
- 58. Classy Snowman Nails
- 59. Elegant Christmas Tree Fall Nails
- 60. Classical Winter Wonderland Nails
- Conclusion
1. Negative Space Design
A minimalistic negative space design is the perfect way to show off your rosy winter complexion. To achieve this look, start by painting your nails with nude polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create a thin line along the edge of your nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and voila—negative space perfection!
2. Cool Blue Ombre
Feeling blue this winter? Bring that emotion to your nails with a cool blue ombré design. Start by painting your nails with a light blue shade for this look. Once that has dried, use a makeup sponge to apply a darker blue shade along the tips of your nails. Finish things with a top coat, and you’re good!
3. Glitter Gradient
Aki from Queens & Alchemy is one of our favorite Instagram nail artists, and she always comes up with the most creative designs. This glitter gradient is no exception! Start by painting your nails with a clear base coat to achieve this sparkly look. Once that has dried, use a makeup sponge to apply glitter polish from the base of your nail to the tip. Finish things off with another layer of clear polish, and you’re all set!
4. Winter Floral
Bring some life to your nails with this winter floral design. Start by painting your nails with white polish or naked nude shade. Once that has dried, use a small brush dipped in black polish to create delicate floral designs on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat for extra protection, and you’re good to go!
5. Snowflake Nails
No winter nail design is complete without a few snowflakes! For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create small snowflake designs on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and voila—snowflake perfection!
6. Metallic Nails
Metallic nails are always a good idea, but they look incredibly chic in the wintertime. For this look, start by painting your nails with a metallic polish of your choice. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin lines along the edge of each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
7. Velvet Nails
Velvet nails have been all the rage lately, and we can see why—they look absolutely gorgeous! For this look, start by painting your nails with a base color. Once that has dried, use a small brush to apply a layer of velvet powder over the entire nail. Finish things off with a clear top coat, and you’re all set!
8. Marbled Nails
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Marbled nails are the perfect way to add a touch of sophistication to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin lines on each nail. Next, use a toothpick or dotting tool to swirl the black polish around and create a marbled effect. Finish things off with a top coat, and voila—marble perfection!
9. Geometric Nails
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Geometric nails are always a good idea, but they look especially chic in the wintertime. For this look, start by painting your nails with a base color of your choice. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin lines and shapes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
10. Striped Nails
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Striped nails are a classic winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with a base color. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin stripes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
11. Plaid Nails
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Plaid nails are the perfect way to add a preppy style to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with a base color. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin lines and shapes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
12. Glitter Nails
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Glitter nails are always a good idea, but they look especially chic in the wintertime. Start by painting your nails with a clear base coat for this look. Once that has dried, use a makeup sponge to apply glitter polish from the base of your nail to the tip. Finish things with another layer of clear polish, and you’re all set!
13. Ombre Nails
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Ombre nails are a great way to add some dimension to your winter nail design. Start by painting your nails with a light color polish for this look. Once that has dried, use a makeup sponge to apply a darker color polish from the base of your nail to the tip. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
14. negative space Nails
Negative space nails are a great way to add some simple yet chic style to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with a base color of your choice. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin lines and shapes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
15. matte Nails
Matte nails are always a good idea, but they look especially chic in the wintertime. For this look, start by painting your nails with a matte polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create thin lines along the edge of each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
16. Snowflaky Nails
Snowflake nails are the perfect way to add some festive style to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with a base color of your choice. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create snowflakes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
17. Candy Cane Nails
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Candy cane nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create candy canes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
18. Reindeer Nails
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Reindeer nails are the perfect way to add festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with brown polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create reindeer on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
19. Elf Nails
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Elf nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create elves on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
20. Santa Nails
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Santa nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create Santas on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
21. Christmas Tree Nails
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Christmas tree nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create Christmas trees on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
22. Penguin Nails
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Penguin nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with black polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create penguins on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
23. Winter Wonderland Nails
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Winter wonderland nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a winter wonderland scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
24. Icy Nails
Icy nails are the perfect way to add some simple yet chic style to your winter nail design. Start by painting your nails with a light blue polish for this look. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create icy designs on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
25. Classy Glossy Glitter Nails
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Glitter nails are the perfect way to add some sparkle and shine to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with a glitter polish of your choice. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create snowflakes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
26. Blue Snowflake Nails
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Blue snowflake nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create snowflakes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
27. Silver Snowflake Nails
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Silver snowflake nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with silver polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create snowflakes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
28. Snowman Nails
Snowman nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create snowmen on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
29. Rudolph Nails
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Rudolph nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and brown polish to create Rudolf on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
30. Candy Cane Nails
Candy cane nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create candy canes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
31. Christmas Lights Nails
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Christmas lights nails are the perfect way to add festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with yellow polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and green polish to create Christmas lights on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
32. Santa Hat Nails
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Santa hat nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create Santa hats on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
33. Classy Christmas Tree Nails
Christmas tree nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and brown polish to create Christmas trees on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
34. ’70s Groove
Winter wonderland nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a winter wonderland scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
35. Alien Superstar
Gingerbread house nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with brown polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create gingerbread houses on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
36. Champagne Sparkles
Nutcracker nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and brown polish to create nutcrackers on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
37. Holiday Wreath Nails
Holiday wreath nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create holiday wreaths on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
38. Daisy Nails
Sleigh ride nails are the perfect way to add festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a sleigh ride scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
39. Mixed Media
Snow globe nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create snow globes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
40. French Mani
Reindeer nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with brown polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create reindeers on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
41. HotChocolate Strips
North pole nails are the perfect way to add festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a north pole scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
42. Two-Toned
Christmas cookie nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with brown polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create Christmas cookies on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
43. Split Shades
Candy cane nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create candy canes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
44. Christmas Mystery Nails
Christmas present nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create Christmas presents on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
45. Santa Claus Nails
Santa Claus nails are the perfect way to add festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with red polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a Santa Claus scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
46. Blue Shimmer
Christmas tree nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create Christmas trees on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
47. Snowman Nails
Snowman nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create snowmen on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
48. Ruby Shimmer
Holly nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create holly on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
49. North Pole Snowflakes Nails
Gingerbread man nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with brown polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create gingerbread men on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
50. Winter Wonderland Nails
Winter wonderland nails are perfect to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a winter wonderland scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
51. New Year’s Eve Nails
New Year’s Eve nails are the perfect way to add festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with sparkly silver polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create a New Year’s Eve scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
52. Reindeer Nails
Reindeer nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with brown polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create reindeer on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
53. Classic Sleigh Nails
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Sleigh nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with sparkling silver polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a sleigh scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
54. Classical Candy Cane Nails
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Candy cane nails are the perfect way to add festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create candy canes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
55. Elegant North Pole Nails
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North Pole nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a North Pole scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
56. Christmas Lights Nails
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Christmas lights nails are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with sparkling silver polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create Christmas lights on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
57. Snowflake Nails
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Snowflake nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create snowflakes on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
58. Classy Snowman Nails
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Snowman nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with white polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and black polish to create a snowman on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
59. Elegant Christmas Tree Fall Nails
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Christmas tree nails are the perfect way to add festive flair to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with green polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and red polish to create a Christmas tree on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
60. Classical Winter Wonderland Nails
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Winter wonderland nails are the perfect way to add some festive fun to your winter nail design. For this look, start by painting your nails with blue polish. Once that has dried, use a small brush and white polish to create a winter wonderland scene on each nail. Finish things off with a top coat, and you’re all set!
Phew, that was a lot of nails! We hope you enjoyed these winter nail designs and that you found some inspiration for your nails. Until next time, happy polishing!
Conclusion
There are 60 amazing winter nail ideas that will upgrade your manicure game this season! Which design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!