From wintry midnight scenes to cozy sweater nails.
Winter Midnight
Take your nail inspiration from a wintry midnight sky complete with sparkling stars.
Finish by dropping teeny crystals into the center and add a couple top coats to seal it all in.
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Apply a sheer base, then draw on white snowflakes with a fine nail brush and dotting tool.
Layer on chunky, multi-colored glitter and then apply a glossy topcoat.
Rose Gold Shimmer
Keep your wintermanicure super simplebut still memorableby leaning into rose-gold tones.
A hint of green shimmer at the tips elevates the magic factor.
From there, use a nail brush tool to draw on sweater-like texture, then dust with acrylic powder.
Finish with a matte top coat.
Evergreen
Blue and silver tones work well during the chilly months, butdont write off greenso fast.
This hue evokes a peaceful forest of swaying evergreens.
Gilded Micro Sparkles
Calling allmanicure minimalists.
It doesnt get much simpler than this gilded winter nail design.
Start with an opaque or milky sheer base, then apply a top coat filled with tiny micro sparkles.
The key in recreating the subtle shimmer is using the finest glitter particles, so pick your polish wisely.
That’s why we love this gold chrome manicureit packs a serious punch without having an expiration date.
It’ll look as good December 1 as it will February 20.
By sticking to basic colors and deeper tones, this multi-colored manicure is perfect for some cold weather fun.
Don’t have the steadiest hand?
Fake the look with some stick-on nails like theseSally Hansen Nail Polish Strips($10.95).
Dark Love
The one time of winter a black mani might not fly?
Bonus points for the textured accent nails.
Christmas French
We love the way this mani gets you in the holiday spirit without screaming Christmas.
All you need is that pop of red and white.
We love the use of negative space hereit adds some visual interest to an otherwise simple coat of color.
Bejewelled
Don’t be surprised when you see us rocking these nails on New Year’s Eve.
The only thing better than black nails?
Black nails with a pop of gold.
Dripping Gold
Nail art doesn’t need to be big and bold to make a statement.
Just check out these thoughtful drips of gold for proof.
We love the way it really stands out against a black background.
Chilled Red Wine
Draw inspiration from your go-to wintertime indulgence with a deep red wine-inspired manicure moment.
We love the unexpected pops of sparkle and alternating French tips for a little something special.
A Minimalist’s Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in style with a chic nod to the holiday.
Keep things simple with a classic pink base color and add your favorite Christmastime motifs to a few nails.
Green and Gold
Matte manicures are having a comeback moment and we couldn’t be happier.
We love the way this half-moon mani plays with texture between the sparkling gold cuticles and ultra-matte green nails.
Dark Double French
A minimalist’s approach to rocking black nails.
Wild Animal
Cheetah print and red aresohot right now.
Why not pair them together for a show-stopping power couple?
Baby Stars
A minimalist’s approach to rocking black nails, part two.
Ornamental
You don’t have to own a Christmas tree to rock an ornament-inspired mani.
We love the use of negative space hereit really makes those ornaments pop.
Tipsy Red Wine
We love the way these organic shapes give the effect of sloshing red wine.
And there’s something about the silver outline that just feels so right for wintertime.
In The Stars
Let your astrological side shine with shades of blue and celestial detailing.
Clean and Green
TakeWicked’s word for it: Pink goes good with green.
Christmas Joy
“Happy holidays” takes on a more literal sense with these smiling digits.
Those Santa hats aresocute.
Be sure to use two browns with the same undertonesotherwise the hues will create a more stark contrast.
Multi-Metallics
Why stick to a single color when you’re able to rock three?
This metallic color scheme feels like walking in a winter wonderland.
Pair with an icy blue outline for a cool finish.
Apple Crown Royal
Goes well with whiskey.
