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Sweater weather is almost hereee! Yayy!! Does anyone else also love the cold weather? Everything from the snow falling to staying in bed late with heavy blankets makes me so excited. Lazy people unite🤣
And in between all this getting my nails done makes me feel like I’ve my sh*t together lol (wish I was joking).
But if you’re anywhere near as indecisive as I am, you’d know the struggle of picking the perfect winter nail design.
So guess what, you don’t have to worry because I’ve got you covered with 50 nail ideas for winter and Christmas which you can try anytime this entire season.
So without further do, let’s get started!
Winter Nail Ideas to kickstart the holiday spirit
1. Fancy Christmasy
How beautiful is this design right?! It is perfect for parties and Christmas themed get-togethers. For the ombre part, put the white nail polish first and then add the red nail polish with a sponge to get a similar effect.
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2. Classy winterish
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.
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3. Lacey snowflakes
Aren’t these adorable?! Snowflakes literally scream winter but if you don’t wanna go red all the way for Christmas, try adding these blue snowflakes to spice up your look.
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4. Red Santa
I am in awe of how beautiful this design looks? Also, isn’t that lil bear the most adorable thing?.
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5. Blue Dreams
This stunning color would definitely make your winter 10 times better. Add a snowflake on top for that extra holiday mood.
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6. Green stars
Try this spectacular nail design to celebrate the festivity.
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7. Glamorous Maroon
I for sure have my eyes on this design and so will everyone else when you slay it.
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8. Soft blue
A glamorous yet effortlessly chic design that is ideal for the chilly weather.
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9. Snowy Stiletto
Being a lil extra hurts no one so why not try this jaw-dropping stiletto design during the frosty weather.
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10. Santa Red
Wearing this on Christmas Eve would absolutely grab everyone’s attention. Add the studs to complete your at-home Christmas manicure.
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11. Gift time
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.
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12. Minimal French
Don’t wanna go overboard with the crazy nail art designs? No worries! Give this immaculate french manicure a shot.
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13. Blue drama
This shade of blue looks so exquisite and perfectly fits the cool season looks.
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14. Frozen Weather
Doesn’t this remind us of the Frozen movie? Rock it this winter season to steal the show.
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15. Halloween baby
Who said Halloween is over? Hello, This one is for all my Halloween babies who miss Halloween in the winter season. You can still wear Halloween nail designs in the winter with winterish theme colors😉
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16. Magenta edge
Getting bored of all the grays and blues!? Then try this beauteous design which fits the winter theme a little too well.
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17. Sleek red
Go for this classy red nail design this holiday season to look sleek and effortlessly hot.
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18. Ombre winter
How edgy does this design look right?? Plus it screams winter!
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19. Typical Christmasy
Steal the spotlight with these basic red nails with a dramatic touch.
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20. Glossy shine
This design is so simple yet so glamorous. All you have to do is wear some glitter polish.
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21. Blinding Green
Ready to blind everyone with this breathtakingly pretty mint shade? Look no further and try out this color this winter.
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22. Elegant blizzard
Wanna give off the cool glam aunt vibes? Go ahead and paint your nails like this.
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23. Posh frost
This nail design is to die for and has those main character vibes.
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24. Chic Nude
This one has to be my favorite for sure! Kylie Jenner wore it I believe and they just look so ravishing.
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25. Grunge red
If you don’t like all the cool soft winter colors, don’t worry and paint your nails with this gorgeous shade.
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26. Icy chill
Nothing like a classy white snowflake design! Paint your nails white and add snowflakes on one of them for that seasonal reminder.
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27. Winter wonderland
This design perfectly pictures winter childhood nostalgia. And you can recreate it too with just a little bit of practice.
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28. Celestial stars
Put your creativity at work with this stunningly detailed design. A little practice goes a long way.
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29. Secretive Black
How splendid does this nail art look right! And it has that witchy aura too.
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3o. Xmas Eve
Feeling lack of designs to decide for Xmas. This one is really easy and looks good too.
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31. Dazzling blue
Oh my goodness! This one looks like the beautiful sky and reminds me of the galaxies which I’m sure everyone loves right?
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32. Milky White
Nothing looks more pretty and dreamier than some white almond nails. Paint your nails like this and it will go with almost everything this season.
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33. Black snowflakes
Don’t we all love how black basically fits every season? You can never go wrong with it and put some snowflakes on top for that winter touch.
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34. Minimal Cute
It is ok if you can’t keep up with the forever changing seasonal trends. Wear this nail color to still look cute for the season.
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35. Xmas candy
Craving some candy. Wear your fav red nail polish this way to steal the limelight.
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36. Grayish present
Who said you can’t take inspo from your Christmas ornaments. Try these nails which are different from your basic red nails.
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37. Candy cane
Grab your red and white nail polishes and create this easy design that suits the Christmas vibes effortlessly.
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38. Opulent glitter
Just put some glitter over your nails and look glam. It doesn’t get any more easier.
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39. Arctic blue
Freezing in the winter and dreading getting out of your blankets? This color happens to describe that exact feeling.
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40. Stunning Rose Gold
Apply this stunning rose gold shade last minute on your nails to look put together at every party.
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41. Glossy Green
Is it even holiday season if you don’t wear some greens? Paint your nails with this marvelous shade for the festivity.
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42. Flashy mint
Wearing this would easily have all eyes set on your nails and it is guaranteed that you’ll receive a ton of compliments.
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43. Basic cozy
Not celebrating Christmas or just want something other than the red and greens? Wear this nail combination to look extra adorable.
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44. Textured Gray
Grey has never looked this good. They look so pretty and are easy to replicate.
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45. Sparkly White
Grab a glitter gel polish and paint your nails. You’d have these gorgeous looking nails in under 10 minutes.
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46. Dripping cold
How well this design embodies the freezing cold weather? The stiletto adds the cherry on top!
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47. Snowy dreamland
This design is reminiscent of the snowy dreamland that we see in animation movies. And this nail color screams winter!
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48. Holiday decor
If you still haven’t decided on your Christmas nails, just close your eyes and pick this one. Trust me, you’d slay it.
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49. Plum beauty
Transition from fall to the winter season with this nail design that is a perfect blend of both seasons.
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50. Red criss-cross
Last but not the least, copy this comparatively simple criss-cross nail design in the holiday season.
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If you made it this far, I hope you liked these winter and Christmas nail ideas and found them helpful in some way! Please pin them or comment below if you like them:)
Bye and happy holidays!
Very nice work