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If we’re being honest, we’ve been thinking aboutwinter nailssince spring.
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(After all, winter manicures lend themselves to some of the richest color combinations.)
Plus, we’ve thrown in some insight and product suggestions from the creators themselves.
Keep scrolling for the coolest (in every sense of the word)wintery nail looksof the year.
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Dainty snowflakes
Adding gold snowflakes to your French manicure will immediately give it a festive charm.
Fancy trying this look by nail artistTia McDonaldat home?
Nail art pens (likethese from Olive and June) make light work of this intricate design.
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Wintery animal tips
Nail artistAlexia May Batespainted this animal print design withblooming gelpolish.
Festive minimalism
This minimalist design is a nod to quintessential holiday decor.
Espresso swirl
This is a set that anyone can recreate at home.
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Tuxedo stripes
Striking in its simplicity, this one is all about precision.
Nail artistBrandi Falettisuggests using striping tape to get crisp lines.
This way the base color below doesnt get ruined or peel up when removing it.
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Glazed gradient
A chocolate-ychrome setwill catch that rare, but refreshing, winter sunshine beautifully.
She then cures a layer of no-wipe clear topcoat and applies chrome powder to give it that glazed effect.
We love this manicure, which features the rich color in abstract swirls.
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Shades of nude
Coffee and creamy caramel are two warm earth tones that have become cozy winter staples.
“you might’t go wrong with choosing them for the winter,” she says.
(We love theEssie Jade It Happenfor this look too.)
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Kao highly suggests a clean square nail to pair with the color.
Martini mani
Betina Goldsteinproves that nail art needn’t be literal.
Galaxy nails
How stunning is this magical manicure?
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Nail artistIndia Jadeused Pure Nails Halo Gel Polish in Luna, butKBShimmermakes a number of non-gel magnetic polishes.
And darker shades are always a welcome pick for winter manicures.
Goldstein kept it simple withthis creationand its clear, glossy base.
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It’s giving benevolent ice queen, don’t you think?
Black and bright
Winter doesn’t have to mean switching from bright colors to dark ones.
it’s possible for you to embrace both with a French moon manicure likethis oneby Goldstein.
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“Negative space, color blocking, andwatercolor designsare so eye-catching,” she says.
“These combined with a translucent background and gold foil make all the elements shine.”
Then finish off with a glossy topcoat and your foil.
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“Together they create the perfect winter manicure.”
This abstract, geometric style design is a great go-to for beginners.
Embellish them with decals of your choice.
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Her advice for recreating this look?
Heavy metal ombre nails
Don’t be fooled: Recreating this edgy metallic manicure is easier than it looks.
In fact, it can easily be done at home with any shimmery polishes in your collection.
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This manicures shine will rival your Christmas ornaments.
Then apply a topcoat to add extra shine and longevity.
Artsy pine tree nails
How cool is this abstract pine tree design by Fraccalvieri?
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She calls the look “art ink trees” and created it using products fromBio Seaweed Gel USAandMagpie Beauty.
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