Best Winter Nail Designs – 25 Nail Looks to Fight Away the Winter Blues

A cup of hot cocoa on your nail beds. The terracotta color pairs best with big fuzzy sweaters, blankets, and all things cozy.

Design by @paintbox

Take negative space to the next level by adding a gem box to the center of the nail. Put the gem box on just one or two nails to create a contrasting accent design.

Design by @stephstonenails

Justine Skye wears these Kira Kira glitter nails on stage but who says you can’t rock them everyday? Winter white with all the required twinkling lights to go along with the season.

Design by @nailsbymei

The gold details are out of this world. Small designs (like the moon) add a delicate element to the nail. These nails make it unnecessary to look up towards the stars.

Design by @nailjob

Get your nails into shape. Pair dots with rectangle to create a dice-like design that’s … to die for.

Design by @ladyfancynails

If Elsa from Frozen got regular manicures, this would be her design of choice. Dip your nails in the ice with this frosty design. A little cold never scared you.

Design by @chillhouse

Pretty in pink with Deborah Lippmann’s Bed of Roses set. Paint the ring finger a sparkly gold to stand out. It is engagement season and you can never be too careful.

Design by @deborahlippmann

A lavender nail is usually a spring staple, but adding a bit of sparkle to this design creates an icy more seasonally appropriate effect.

Design by @painboxnails

Upgrade the traditional French manicure with a gray twist. The moody steel shades are perfect for sweater weather.

Design by @sohotrightnail

Turn your nails into a celestial wonder with this nail trick. Use a base coat in soft pink to add a delicate effect then draw on on the sun, moon, and stars.

Design by @oliveandjune

Known as the Halo nails, the circular sparkles and stars add a fun and festive note to clear nails. The only thing missing is the KiraKira filter.

Design by @naominailsnyc

It may not have the shine and sparkle of the other nail styles, but matte black—a color most commonly associated with luxury cars—stands out in a completely different way. Use color club’s Muse-ical gel to achieve the shiny lacquer look.

Design by @nailjob

Add a bit of sparkle to your nail beds. Outline your nail with small crystals and finish with a clear polish.

Design by @naominailsnyc

Nail artist Frédérique Olthuis gave her negative nail a subtle shine. To get the look, paint a clear base coat and let dry. Add a thin, black stripe at the half moon. When tacky, add metallic flat sequins to the strip and seal it with a clear top coat.

Design by @trnailart

Try jewel-toned matte nails to match your jewel-toned party dress.

Design by @purplenailbox

If you want three-dimensional glam, try Kayleigh Jean’s Sunday pearls design.

Design by @kayleighjeana

Go lavish with an OTT bejeweled nail. Apply the gems symmetrically for a Renaissance vibe.

Design by @nail_unistella

Cop a bottle of gold fleck polish to add glitz to any base color. Easy and chic.

Design by @so_nailicious

Combining the nail super forces of glitter polish and ombré is nail artist Bel Fountain-Townsend’s “Glitter Bombre.” Fade your favorite shades of gold and copper from left to right for this high-shine look.

Design by @sohotrightnail

Self-proclaimed “nail artist connoisseur” Asa Bree Sieracki created this Asian-inspired look that has us in awe. Get the look by painting a white base, leaving your half-moons bare. Once dry, add details like bamboo shoots and cherry blossoms in royal blue. Finish with a top coat.

Design by @asabree

Tiffany blue and gold is a classic winter combination. Wear the two colors on the diagonal for a sweet but graphic design.

Design by @asabree

Go halfsies with a half black nail, with its own horizontal glitter ombré.

Design by @cassandre__marie