27 Winter Nail Designs That Are Heating Up This Season

Hailey Bieber was recently seen sporting cinnamon-roll nails, and now they're at the top of our winter nails wishlist.

Want winter-themed nails without being too obvious about it? Opt for gradient nails in fun winter colors, like deep blues and grays.

Sweater nail-art designs are some of our favorite to re-create, especially around the holidays, because of how cozy the look is.

Aura nails are a fun take on winter nails, as long as you stick to cool colors, like browns, nudes, and grays.

If you're a fan of ombré nails and want to keep the trend going throughout winter, one of our favorite winter nail-art ideas is ombré with a holiday twist. Think red nails just like the example shown above.

Cherry-mocha nails are going to be everywhere this season. The classic look makes the perfect nail design for winter.

Maple-syrup nails are going to be all the rage this season, according to nail queen Hailey Bieber. They make really cute winter nails.

Embrace your moodier side this year and opt for black glam nails for your winter manicure design. These dark winter nails work in a high shine option or a matte shade.

There's nothing cooler than winter nails that also serve as an optical illusion. We're obsessed with these candy-cane nails and the swirling winter nail design.

Tortoise shell nails are trending, and in our opinion, they make one of the cutest winter nail ideas. Opt for the design on all of your nails, or do a few accent pieces.

Want the cutest winter acrylic nails? Opt for something like the example above, with tons of trends in one. We're obsessed with the green tones.

Want to get kissed under the mistletoe, like, a lot? Paint some holly on your fingernails, and put your hands above your head whenever someone kissable walks by.

If you want to take your classic manicure up a notch, add some star nail stickers over a dark manicure base.

If you thought you saw the last of the glazed-doughnut nails trend, think again. Hailey Bieber's signature manicure is going to continue to trend. This is one of our favorite simple winter nail looks.

If you have acrylics, one of our favorite winter acrylic nail ideas is a sparkly red base with a fun accent finger or two. In this example, the accent fingers feature a matte nail and a snowflake.

You can't go wrong with a classic red nail, especially around the holidays. While the length looks good at any point, we love how classy a short nail looks.

Polka-dot nails are always a good idea, especially if you add in dots of varying colors. Extra points if they're holiday-themed shades.

Blue nails are fitting for winter, especially if you do them with a chrome finish like this example. You can opt for gradient look, or do the same tone on every finger.

There's nothing dreamier than a celestial manicure, and the whimsical design is perfect for winter. Use nail-polish colors of grays and blues for the base and silver and gold for detailing. The perfect navy would make these excellent blue winter nails.

These pink winter nails are a great example of combining multiple trends, like sweater nails and matte polish.

Swirl nails look cute for winter, especially when combined with a french manicure. We love the browns on this example, which remind us of autumn.

For a fun spin on floral winter nails, opt for an interesting flower design, like this plumeria. We love the look combined with a darker nail base.

Douyin nails have been going viral on TikTok, and we get why. The look typically features shimmery nail polish and lots of fun embellishments. They're perfect for winter nails, especially if you opt for a glittery finish.

Hot-chocolate nails are the perfect winter accessory. The shade is the perfect color to get you in the mood for winter and beyond. The rich, creamy shade makes for the perfect simple winter nails.

Nothing says "winter themed nails" like mettalics over the holiday season. You can use a metallic polish on your own fingernail for a solid manicure or use the polish to create different nail-art designs. We love pairing it with a classic nude for a festive accent.

If you're tired of traditional french manicures, try the V-cut or chevron french manicure. It's simple to achieve, and the look makes for some extremely classy winter nails.

If you're interested in doing white winter nails, we suggest a fun set like this cute snowflake example. It makes for the perfect winter nails.

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