29 Winter Nail Designs To Usher In Party Season
If you’re looking for nail inspiration for your winter manicure appointments, then look no further. Whether you want to go full-on festive or simply nod to the change in season, we’ve rounded up some of the best winter nail design ideas out there.
“You can’t go wrong with classic reds – whether in a berry shade or to match Santa’s suit,” says British Vogue’s contributing beauty editor, Lauren Murdoch Smith, whose Pro Tips manicure series showcases covetable step-by-step nail designs. “I generally veer towards deeper, bolder shades and I particularly like a dark navy manicure, which I often choose if I’m stuck in a rut.”
Along with sparkly, light-throwing manicures and moody hues, unique finishes and textures (and a garden’s worth of greens) set this winter’s nail art apart. Cool tones, seasonal motifs, and gilded touches round out the wintertime menu. “I think the key to making it stand out as a festive manicure, though, is the nail length and shape,” adds Murdoch Smith. “Long, almond shapes are the perfect canvas, showing off this once-a-year mani moment.”
Here, 29 winter nail designs that feel just right for the glitziest time of year.
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Starry night
Stars and silver glitter, need we say more? The tinsel-strewn season calls for all things shimmering, so why not start with your winter mani? “I like to suggest simple northern star details in a gold or silver metallic to clients who like something a bit more understated. It can be really effective on a neutral base for those who like it super low-key,” says nail technician Becky Wood.
Hot chocolate brown