20 Winter Nail

This season, winter nail art is all about maximum fun with minimal work. Sure, there are the beautiful deep greens and dark red nail polishes that always trend as the best winter nail colors. But there are also plenty of unexpected winter manicures you can easily paint from the comfort of your couch (preferably with a glass of wine and something feel-good pulled up on Netflix).

20 Winter Nail

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Silver Bells
Silver glitter french tips paired with dainty snowflake nail art are festive yet understated. To create the snowflakes, use a thin nail brush and dotting tool. You can find both in this nail art set from Manucurist.
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Hot Chocolate
Create the illusion of steaming hot chocolate with an artistic wave accent nail. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Been There, Dune That is the perfect chocolately shade.

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Leafy Green
Something about this green manicure with gold leaf accents reminds us of decorating the Christmas tree. Try two different tones in forest green and sage to add some dimension. We love the combo of China Glaze in Emerald Magic and Essie Ferris of Them All.
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Bronze Glitter
Instead of silver or gold, opt for bronze metallic. Not only is it on trend with the current brown and latte makeup obsession, but it also looks chic on all skin tones, especially when paired with geometric nail art.
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Icy Barbie
For a festive spin on Barbie nails, try this glitter ombré design. To get the perfect gradient, dip a makeup sponge wedge into hot pink nail polish and work your way up to a pinky nude. Top off your tips with a pink glitter polish like Paige from ILNP then apply a thick layer of top coat to smooth out the texture.
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Sugar Plum Fairy
Matte lavender tips and a pink base are the sweetest pairing. Finish off your fairy-inspired look with tiny pearls for a whimsical touch.

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Liquid Gold
Bring your textured manicure to the next level with shiny gold glitter chrome. Keep the rest of the nail nude for a more minimalist feel.
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Rainbow Confetti
Countdown to 2024 with these confetti-inspired New Years nails. To achieve the look, layer different colored nail foils to create the illusion of dimension and texture. Opt for short nails to balance out the busy design.
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Floating Tinsel
This minimalist look may seem complicated, but all you need is a striper brush to create thin lines. Celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein used BrillBird UK to create black stripes, which she layered with silver sparkle.
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Chocolate Glazed Donut
The glazed-donut manicure is alive and well this winter, with the latest chocolate iteration using DND Gel in shades Coffee Bean and Spiced Brown, layered with OPI Chrome Effects in Tin Man Can.

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'70s Groove
Embrace the moody shades of winter with a '70s-inspired manicure. Add a polish with metallic finish to play with texture.
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Alien Superstar
Something about these green chrome nails reminds us of The Grinch. Top things off with holographic stars to add an extra dose of sparkle.
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Ombré Glitter
Why wear one glitter polish when you can wear two? Split the difference with your favorite sparkly shades or go for a kit (like Paintbox's power couples) that pairs up two stunners together for you.
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Holographic Stripes
A single glitzy line is like jewelry for your fingertips—and makes your nails look extra long.

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Champagne Sparkles
Cheers to the most perfect shimmery polish we’ve ever seen. (It’s Essie in Semi-Precious Tones, in case you think so too.)
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Skittles Mani
Mismatched nail art isn't going anywhere this winter, if anything because it's the easiest nail art to do yourself. Pastels and neons are definitely still going strong, but if you want shades that feel more seasonally on trend, go for muted blues with rusty browns and red.
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Gilded Tips
For all the Folklore fans in the house, let a thread of gold tie your look together.
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Silver Glitter
Fact: It’s impossible not to look down and smile when Olive & June’s Exclamation Point is on your nails.