Last Updated on February 16, 2025
When it comes to creating the perfect cozy winter nail designs, comfort and style go hand in hand! Imagine nail art that complements your favorite sweater-weather vibes while keeping you trendy. Dive into the season’s Trending Winter Nail Colors and Shades to find the warm, earthy tones or soft pastels that scream winter chic. Need inspiration?
Check out our Nail Art and Nail Design Trends, Techniques, and Inspiration for creative ideas. For a step-by-step guide to creating these looks at home, don’t miss our DIY Winter Nail Art for Beginners.
Whether you prefer Simple Winter Nails for an effortless look or a more polished vibe from Winter Nails: Elevate Your Seasonal Style, there’s a design for everyone. Let your nails reflect the cozy charm of the season while staying effortlessly stylish!
Cozy Winter Nail: Pastel Winter Wonderland Nails
If you’re snowed in and can’t make it to the salon, you can replicate the look with easy-to-use adhesive nail stickers that look nearly as good as the painted-on version.
Bejeweled Nails
Who says we have to leave all the fun jewel nails behind in the holiday season?! We are taking this gem-covered mani into 2025.
Iridescent French Nails
You can get the exact finish using DND’s Pearly Ice shade, the DND Chrome Effect Powder, and Aprés Nail polish in Cloud Nine. Also—this would make for a STUNNING winter wedding mani too.
Abstract Gold Nails
The swirly 3D designs reminds us of New Year’s Eve confetti, sparklers, champagne, and allll the metallic-themed decor out there.
All-Over Glitter Nails
A set of shimmering nails are the easiest way to jazz up your hands in the winter
Baby Blue Nails
Because why should pastel colors be reserved for the summer?! You can achieve the simple mani with a set of press-ons or Essie’s Cornflower shae—choose your fighter.
Inverted Polka Dot Nails
We especially love how the base coat has an ombre effect, making the contrasting dots look even more intricate. (Pro tip: You can achieve the perfect dot by using the back of a bobby pin or toothpick.
Gold Star Nails
If you decide to DIY this one don’t worry if the angles and shapes aren’t perfect—that’s kinda the whole point!
Winter Aura Nails
To DIY, simply layer on your base coat (in this case it’s black) and then add a drop of your second color onto the middle of your nail. Then blend it outwards with a small nail sponge and voilà!
Gold Speckled Nails
A coat of a glitter topped with metallic speckles is the ideal recipe for a celebratory sparkler-esque mani
Bow-Adorned Nails
This January, try adorning all your nails with some coquette decals by painting tiny bows
Shimmery Plaid Nails
Our cold-weather accessories always include a little bit of plaid, so why not sport the pattern on your nails too?
