24 Stunning Winter Nail Ideas To Try This Year

With cozy season coming up, you’re probably looking for winter nail ideas to try. Here are the prettiest winter nails to copy this year!

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I love looking for winter nail ideas when the weather gets chilly. I think it’s the season that has the prettiest nail trends, whether that’s glitter or dainty designs.

I’ve found so many gorgeous winter nail designs that are sure to be a hit this year. Here are the prettiest winter nails 2023!

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The Cutest Winter Nail Ideas

The Absolute Best DIY At Home Nail Supplies

Before we get into the post, I wanted to share what nail supplies I use to do nail designs like these at home!

If you’re like me and like to do your nails at home to save money, here are the absolute best at home nail kits I’ve used (and I’ve tried a lot) that are super easy to use and are guaranteed to make your nails look so cute.

The Best Gel Nail Kit

This nail kit has literally everything you need to start doing your nails at home. I swear by Beetles products because they’re so easy to use. This kit would be so perfect for so many different winter nail designs.

The Best Nail Tip Set

This is the nail tip kit I use if I want to do long nails that look like acrylics! It can take a bit of practice to get used to gluing the nails on, but once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty easy to use.

Jelly Polishes (You Need These)

If you’re going to be doing your nails at home, especially if you’re going to be trying any of the ideas on this list for your nails, you need these! I use these sheer jelly polishes as a base coat for pretty much any nail design I try to do! This pack is super affordable and you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.

Now, let’s get into the winter nails ideas!

1. Silver Glitter Gradient Nails

This is one of my all time favorite nail ideas when I go to get manicures done. Doing a glitter gradient like this looks so classy and unique and I always get so many compliments. Plus they keep looking good even when they’re growing out!

2. Reindeer Nails

If you’re in the Christmas spirit, doing reindeer nails like this would be super cute!

3. Snowflakes And Stripes Accent Nails

This manicure just screams winter with the candy stripe and snowflake accent nails.

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4. Classy Silver Glitter And Gold Tips

These silver and gold nails might be my favorite winter nails on the list. They look so stunning and classy! I might have to recreate these myself this winter.

5. Metallic Gold Nail Designs

The metallic gold accents on these nails look so beautiful! The colors remind me of winter and holiday season.

6. White Chrome Nails

White chrome nails like these have been so trendy the past couple years. They’re perfect for any season really, but they would look so pretty against some snow in the winter.

7. Frosty Blue And White Snowflake Nails

Pastel blue and white is the perfect color combination for the chilly weather. It give frosty vibes! It’s perfect if you’re like me and are obsessed with pastels.

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8. Snowflake Nails

This is another very cute winter nail inspo picture if you’re wanting to do snowflake designs this season!

9. Red Plaid Matte Nails

If you’re more of a bold color nail girly, these would be so cute for winter. I’ve been really loving doing red nails lately after hearing about the red nail theory on tiktok. 😉

10. Subtle Christmas Tree Design

These would be so cute for around Christmas time! I love how it ties in a Christmas tree design subtly without making it look tacky.

11. Hot Cocoa Nails

The colors of these nails remind me so much of hot chocolate, which makes them perfect for the colder weather when you’ll probably be drinking lots of it if you’re anything like me.

12. Simple Nude And White Mani

If you’re wanting to do something easy and simple, a plain nude mani like this would be perfect for winter. Your nails would look nice and would also match anything you want to wear to holiday parties!

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13. Sharp French Tips

These nails are so cute if you’re wanting to do french tips but wanna do something a little more unique.

14. Chrome French Tips

I am actually so obsessed with these nails. I think how they did it is by using a white jelly polish as the french tip and then putting chrome powder on top! It looks so cool and if I saw someone with these nails I would be in love.

15. Blue Glitter Nails

Glitter nails are so perfect for winter. It reminds me of snow! These blue reflective glitter nails are so unique and cool.

16. French Tips With Sparkle Designs

Aren’t these nails literally so lovely? It gives me goddess energy. This would be the perfect mani to do for Christmas and New Years.

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17. White Manicure

This is another great winter nail idea if you’re wanting to keep it simple or do it at home! Plain white nails like this look so pretty and are perfect for any season, but especially winter.

18. Pink Reflective Glitter Gradient Nails

Pink glitter nails are my weakness. They’re just so pretty. This is definitely a manicure that I would copy for winter.

19. Christmas Light Sparkle Nails

This is another one of my favorite winter nails ideas on the list, if not my favorite! These are so beautiful and unique and remind me so much of Christmas lights while not being tacky or gaudy.

20. Silver Glitter Accent Nails

These nails are so lovely and angelic. The way the nails are lined at the bottom with the silver glitter looks so amazing.

21. Dark Snowflake Designs On French Tips

You just can’t go wrong with snowflake designs for winter. This is a great mani idea if you want a darker colored design.

22. Red Glitter Christmas Hat Nails

These really remind me of a Christmas hat. They’re another perfect idea if you want to be celebratory without it being too obvious!

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23. Transparent Pink Glitter Nails

I’m not sure what they used to get the holographic look on these pink glitter nails, but I do know they look amazing and I’m obsessed.

24. Chunky Reflective Glitter Nails

Something about these nails is so entrancing to me. This is another beautiful idea for glittery winter nails.

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