Winter nail season is here.

Winter is coming! Shorter days and cold, dark nights are upon us. In addition, it is dismally cold outside, but it is a cool time for nail trends. Fall nails have much appeal, but just like seasons change, so do current trends.

‘Tis the season for sparkle, shimmer, glitter, and snow! The winter nails are here to sleigh, spread joy, and be the gift that keeps on giving. 

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Elegant, Classy, Gorgeous Winter Nails

If you are looking for nail inspiration, the nail designs and colors are all about big fun with minimal work this season. Red and green are not the only colors for the holidays! There are a lot of metallics, icy blues, and wintry hues for inspiration. These designs are so fire that your manicures will melt the snow this winter. 

All of the nail art and design inspiration is on Pinterest. Click featured images to get tutorials, nail polish names, etc. 

This is perfect for all the minimalistic ladies out there who like a clean manicure but don’t like crazy designs. Not to mention, this nude nail design will go a long way with many outfits so you don’t need to constantly worry about getting a different color manicure throughout the cold season. Via Selfcarebysum

You can never go wrong with shiny, sparkly nails. If you want to try to recreate this nail design, you’ll need matte maroon polish, glossy maroon polish, and glitter polish.

• Buy matte maroon polish
• Buy glossy maroon polish

How gorgeous is this ombre nail design? These nails are perfect for the winter & any winter outfit essentials.

Goregous, Classy White Winter Nails

Nothing like a classy white snowflake design! Paint your nails white and add snowflakes on one of them for that seasonal reminder. Via Selfcarebysum

• Buy white polish

Nothing looks more pretty and dreamier than some white almond nails. You can paint your nails like this and it will go with almost everything this season. Via Selfcarebysum

A nail design that can be recreated with minimal work needed to accomplish it! This cute, simple design will cost you a little shimmer and glitter, with a little gloss and a clear coat.

• get glitter polish

Freezing in the winter and dreading getting out of your blankets? This color happens to describe that exact feeling. Via Selfcarebysum

This nail art is all about fun and festive vibes. If you’re looking for something icy, this nail art is definitely cool enough for you to try.

• Buy similar polish

In the midst of grey skies and gloomy days, a new nail design is guaranteed to switch up the mood! To recreate this look and the look below, you will need glitter, grey, and holographic nail polish.

• buy similar (grey) polish
• buy glitter polish

In the midst of grey skies and gloomy days, a new nail design is guaranteed to switch up the mood! To recreate this look and the look above, you will need glitter, grey, and holographic nail polish.

• buy holographic polish

This oval design and art is the perfect choice for holiday nails. You’ll need green, white, and glitter nail polish to recreate this festive look.

• buy green polish

Get crafty with this nail art design while opening your stocking stuffers. Apply a red polish and use your DIY skills to replicate the ribbon and snowflake. Via Selfcarebysum

• dupe polish
• buy snowflake stickers

Go for this classy red nail design this holiday season for sleek and effortlessly hot nails!

• red similar polish
• buy red glitter polish

If you’re looking for something simple and natural this winter, try this classy black nail look.

• similar polish

Here’s another festive Christmas nail design if you’re looking for natural nails this winter season.

• get similar polish
• white polish
• buy stickers

Not celebrating Christmas or just want something other than the red and greens? Wear this nail combination to look extra adorable. Via Selfcarebysum

Grey has never looked so good! These nails are so gorgeous and will be easy to recreate with stickers and two shades of grey nail polish.

If you’re feeling blue this season, you’ll want to try this starry night nail art the next time you’re in the salon.

Another holiday nail design for your Christmas spirit! This nail art is a cuteness overload of all of your favorite winter things.

• Buy similar polish
• Buy stickers

Another holiday nail design for your Christmas spirit! This nail art is a cuteness overload of all of your favorite holiday things.

Here’s another festive Christmas nail design if you’re looking for natural nails this winter season.

• similar polish

A nail design that can be recreated with minimal work needed to accomplish it! This cute, simple design will cost you a little shimmer and glitter, white polish, and a clear coat.

If you’re feeling whimsical this season, these unicorn coffin nails could be your next nail design. Gorgeous ombre nail design with glitter and unicorns!

If you didn’t get to try this trend out during the fall, you still have a chance! Sweater nails are still trendy for the winter. To recreate this look you’ll need a nude color (or whatever color of your choice) and white polish for the nail art (snowflake, ornament, etc).

These red French tip nails include a silver glitter detail that makes them look even more festive! Via beautifuldawndesigns