Elevate your manicure game this winter with stunning nail designs inspired by the season. From intricate snowflakes to rich holiday greens, these ideas have you covered. Recreate the beauty of a wintry midnight sky using deep blue shades and sparkling starbursts, or embrace trendy 2025 nail colors like moody browns, indulgent dark reds, and reflective jewel tones like emerald, sapphire, and amethyst. These chic designs are perfect for adding a cozy, stylish vibe to your winter look!
Smoking Hot
Okay, so this isn’t exactly DIY friendly, but it is the perfect inspo to bring to your next salon appointment. We love how subtle the smoke-y lines are — you really have to give the manicure a good look to appreciate it in entirety.
Reverse Cow Print
We haven’t been able to stop thinking about this reverse cow-print manicure since we first spotted it (ha). Pair with an icy blue outline for a cool finish.
Pink Snowfall Fantasy
Image courtesy of @mad.nice.mani
White snowflakes drift over metallic pink oval nails resembling a glitzy ice castle under the Northern Lights, totally a head-turning dip nail design for winter.
Silver Frost Simplicity
Image courtesy of @nailsby__tessa
In this simple winter nail art design, a mix of fine and chunky glitter coats these glimmering square claws like a frost-veiled winter fog.
Snowflakes at Dusk
Image courtesy of @nailsby__tessa
These medium-length matte square nails capture the quiet beauty of a winter’s dusk. Some are painted in soft sky blue, while others sport a light beige hue adorned with delicate white snowflakes and silver polkas.
Purple Frost Fantasy
Image courtesy of @nailsby__tessa
Get lost in the magic of winter with these short nails in purple decorated with matching purple glitters and violet sequins at the cuticles extending midway through.
White Winter Coffin
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Envelope your nails in the purity of snowfall with this simple winter nail design; short coffin nails that bask in the splendor of glittery white, embodying the crisp, clean essence of a winter’s day.
Alpine French Elegance
Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails
In this winter French tip nail design, almond nails in glossy white are adorned with hand-painted pine trees and tiny snow polkas, while textured white tips mimic a snow-laden landscape.
Sapphire Serenade
Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails
Adorn your nails with the deep allure of a winter night sky with these long oval nails in glossy sapphire blue that are playfully accented with quirky white and gold designs and crowned with sparkling blue gems.
Frosty Fun Fiesta
Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails
Wrap up in the warmth of this fun winter nail design.
Medium-length ovals in a milky white and gray palette boast blue knitted patterns, white snowflakes, and silver Christmas holly, creating a cozy and festive look that’s as comforting as your favorite winter sweater.
Winter Wonderland Wonders
Image courtesy of @jellybayn_nails
Dive into a nude and dark blue celebration with this winter wonderland nail design, a medley of silver glitter dips, chic white V-tips, and artful snowflakes playing alongside Christmas baubles for a jubilant seasonal soiree.
Penguin Parade
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse
Frolick in winter’s charm with these short white oval nails sprinkled with fine glitter. The accent nails feature two penguins walking on snowy ground that double as French tips, bringing a whimsical winter nail design to life.
Gilded Snow Rose
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse
Savor elegance with these matte medium-length oval nails painted in a nude brown base and kissed with opal.
The design, enhanced with large, embossed snowflakes and speckles of gray, is a sophisticated winter nail design.
Clean and Green
Take Wicked’s word for it: Pink goes good with green.
Neon Lightening Bolts
Bring a bit of brightness to those drab, long winter days with a neon pop. We love the way it really stands out against a black background.
Rudolph Nails
If the holidays are nearing, lean into the festivity by incorporating a cute, red-nosed reindeer on your nails. This beautiful wintry design features rudolph against a powder blue base and incorporates 3D snowflakes and sweater-inspired texture, too.
Checker-Print Nails
There’s something about black nails that will always be cool, and this checker-print manicure is no exception. Don’t have the steadiest hand? Fake the look with some stick-on nails like these Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Snow on Blue-Nude Ombré
Image courtesy of @santi.nail.studio
Slide into the season with this sleek winter almond nail design boasting a gradient blend of cool blues melting into warm peachy tones and bedazzled with shimmering white snowflakes that dance atop a glossy, twinkling base.
Cool Gray
Image courtesy of @kikinails_ebeauty
Get ready to sleigh the winter nail game with these extra-long square nails!
From glittery outlined French tips to knitted embossed designs and dazzling snowflakes topped with diamond studs, these nails sport a chic mix of gray and peachy perfection!
Yuletide Red
Image courtesy of @rachelsbeauty_
Enjoy the winter wonderland with this short oval winter holiday nail design featuring a dash of shimmering silver, festive red powder glitters, delicate snowflakes adding a touch of whimsy, and charming plaid and knit patterns.
Gold and Snow
Image courtesy of @rachelsbeauty_
A white snowflake decorates the corners of these short peach nails with abstract gold messy smears for a chic winter nail design.
Cozy Peach
Image courtesy of @1999houseofnailsnz
This winter manicure adds variety to these short coffin nails, from peach embossed cable-knit patterns to gemstones on the cuticles to wintery white waves, snowflakes, and dots.
Knit in Warm Hues
Image courtesy of @nailsby_harieva
Snuggle up with these aesthetic nails featuring a cozy gradient from ivory cream to deep espresso, topped with embossed knit patterns for that perfect winter nail design on short nails.
Midnight Snowflakes
Image courtesy of @tiptoenailstudio1
Let your nails glisten like a winter night sky with this chic combo of pastel pink and striking black, adorned with golden-hearted black snowflakes and paired with glittery gold nails.
It’s a winter nail design that’s truly mesmerizing.
Winter Eve
Image courtesy of @valenciabeautynails
Embrace the magic of winter nights with these long almond nails showcasing a black canvas brought to life with white wavy accents and delicate snowflakes.
A sprinkle of colorful glitter dust on the white accent nails makes this winter nail design enchanting.
Festive Mauve Frolic
Image courtesy of @holliebedsbeauty
Step into the holiday season with these mauve almond nails, elegantly decorated with glittering baubles and sparkling snowflakes, while glitters on silver and mauve pink accent nails add a touch of SNS winter nail design sophistication.
Evergreen Holiday
Image courtesy of @katessimplynails
Channel the holiday spirit with this gel nail winter design, where dark green medium-length oval nails boast golden reindeer, delicate snowflakes, and candy cane accents for a festive touch.
Nude Nails and Winter Greens
Image courtesy of @nails.bylynsey
Amp up your nails into a winter holiday with these long coffin ones that mix nude elegance with green glitter, French tips, and snowflake embellishments — a winter nail design that’s both glamorous and graceful.
Icy Blue Celebration
Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist
Dive into holiday cheer with these short oval nails shimmering in blue and silver hues featuring golden snowflakes and playful polka dots for a winter nail design that’s as festive as it is chic.
Plaid in Frosty Hues
Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist
This chilly winter nail design pairs glittery gold and emerald with beige ones hosting green and gold plaid prints. They’re simple, but they’re surely a treat for the eyes.
Blue Frost
Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist
Welcome the chill of winter with these short oval nails bathed in a dreamy pastel blue.
From solid pastel blue nails to nude ones with tips kissed by chunky glitter flakes, this blue winter nail design is a frosty fantasy come true.
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