I don’t know who needs to hear this, but winter is coming, and the ice cream cone, lemon slice, and polka dot nail art has got to GO. Winter nails this year are elevated, grown, and in your face. The girls are stepping out with chrome, crystals, pearls, and energy that screams, “I may be cold, but I’m still THAT b*tch.” And if you’re sick of the same basic red polish, or if you’re feeling extra wild, those candy cane nails, don’t worry, besties. We got you.
These are 10 winter nail trends that are about to eat the whole season up. Get ready to screenshot!
1. Frozen Glazed Donut Nails
The best way to describe this trend is to imagine glazed nails but dipped in a snowstorm. It’s an icy pearl, silver shimmer, and that frosty glow that looks so good under flash.
2. Molten Metal Silver Chrome Nails
Regular chrome is nice, but molten metal chrome is a moment! This trend has that drippy, liquid-metal vibe that feels straight out of a futuristic editorial.
3. Black Sapphire Aura Nails
This trend gives a midnight sky in all the best ways possible. The deep navy base, paired with a soft, glowing center, is nothing less than hypnotic.
4. Frozen French Tip Nails
French tips, but make it ice queen. Elsa could never. This cold-girl manicure features glitter tips with tiny pearls. It gives the effect of little frozen icicles.
5. Cashmere Matte Neutral Nails
Pairing soft nude shades with a matte finish that looks cozy, plush, and luxe. This one is for the girls who want something fun without doing the absolute most.
6. Chocolate Swirl Nails
If hot chocolate had a rich auntie, this would for sure be her. Chocolate swirl nails combine different hues of brown, cream, caramel, and gold to create a melted-mocha marble effect. This trend looks fabulous on every skin tone, but it takes the cake on darker skin tones! It’s warm, rich, and has way more personality than a basic brown polish.
7. Winter Tortoiseshell Nails
Tortoiseshell is already gorgeous, but the winter remix takes it up a few levels. For soup season, it’s giving warmer browns, more amber tones, and gold leaf accents that make it look like fine jewelry. This trend is sure to be a showstopper at any holiday party!
8. Garnet Red Jelly Nails
For summer, the cherry jelly nails were cool, but they had to bring gemstone sexy for winter. The garnet is my birthstone, so I’m trying not to be biased here, but it’s an expensive-looking upgrade for sure.
9. Smoky Quartz Nails
If you’re into crystals, this one’s for you. This moody trend starts with a natural, brown, or grey base, and swirls of smoke are added to look like the inside of an actual crystal.
10. Chrome Half Moon Nails
This mani takes half-retro, half-futuristic and turns it into a whole winter slay. The classic 1920s half-moon nails have been updated with a modern shape and chrome tones.
With fire winter nail trends like this, I know the nail techs will be working around the clock! Which set of claws are you going to try first, besties?
XOXO,
Your Beauty Bestie
