Winter comes amply sprinkled in snow and aesthetic references—and the best winter nail designs embody them all. “Whenever winter rolls around, I always think of deep colors, and also metallics,” says nail artist Stephanie Stone. “And, of course, you can never go wrong with a deep red mani. Always timeless and classic every year!”
The world is truly your winter manicure oyster. There are sparkly, light-throwing manicures, moody hues, and all of the reds, unique finishes and textures (and a garden of greens) set this winter’s nail art apart.
“I anticipate seeing a lot of the velvet nail trend, which can be achieved with a magnet gel or polish,” says Stone. “This look can be in any color range and looks sparkly from some angles and solid in others, depending on the lighting.” Cool tones, seasonal motifs, and gilded touches round out the wintertime menu, each look made more memorable through idiosyncratic adaptations. After all, more time spent inside means an opportunity to get creative, the better to spark a style frenzy during appearances at the welcome barrage of seasonal soirées.
Here, winter nail designs that embody the spirit of the glitziest time of year.
Gold Accents
Put a golden bow on it! The accent—whether in hair or on nails—is a glamorous, occasion-worthy abstraction.
