Hands Down! These 20 Winter Nail Designs Are About To Take Off

Well, folks! As we welcome the chilly winds and dropping mercury in full swing, we naturally want to know what winter nail art trends will take this season by storm. Lucky for us, Instagram’s best-dressed have been blessing our feeds with steal-worthy nail art designs, and we couldn’t be more grateful. As we spend endless hours scrolling and saving nail art designs on Instagram, we’re listing down the manicure designs that will be everywhere this season. These are the ones that have us itching to book a salon appointment, stat. From colourful French tips to glazed doughnut nails - keep scrolling for the 20 best winter nail designs fashion girls are booking in for. 

20 Trending Winter Nail Art Designs That Fashion Set Is Obsessing Over

Winter nail designs cropping up on our ‘gram feeds are guaranteed to take your style game to the next level and we’re sharing them with you. Ahead, is a list of the most glamm.com nail art designs for winter.

1. French Illusion Nail Art For Winter

It’s a nail trend that cropping up on our social media feeds recently, and this optical-illusion winter nail art design is set to hog the beauty spotlight for months to come. The ombre effect creates a 3D look to give your nails the illusion of shadow and light.

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2. Water Droplet Nail Art

Nails with textures are gonna be big news this winter and in 2024. This chic water droplet manicure is one of the best manicure designs to flood our feed this season. Consider this a petition to give this sensorial juicy nail art the title of the best winter nail design already. 

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Apply this shine-enhancing nail paint all over your nail art and trick people into thinking that you’re a regular at the salon. It gives a mirror-like shine to the nail bed. The kind that’ll make your mani-loving heart skip a beat.

3. Velvet Nail Art For Winter

We could admire these velvet nails all day long. This one’s subtly blingy and will make your digits look fab! We’ve spotted this winter nail design on the IG feed of the best-dressed celebs and we’re off to copy it.

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For babes on a budget, this nail lacquer will help you create a salon-quality manicure from the comfort of your couch. Apply it all over your nails to mimic this velvet mani. 

4. Too Good Not To Copy Winter Nail Art

If there’s ever a hall of fame for the best winter nail designs, this one belongs in it. It combines two of the season’s hottest nail trends aka velvet nails and French mani to create this scroll-stopping manicure. We’re totes in love!

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Create this nail art using this glamm nail polish and you’ll be itching to click and post a #nailfie on Instagram. To rake in the likes, add this nail lacquer to your cart asap.

5. Prepare To Hit Save

Ever since we came across this winter nail design, it has been living in our heads rent-free. If you have an upcoming vacation on your social calendar, this nail art design is sure to take your glamm game to an all-time high. 

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6. Molten Gold Manicure FTW!

Molten gold manicure? Where do we sign up? Iridescent silver finishes and melted metallics give an out-of-this-world feel to nails. The trend is picking up steam at the moment and is gonna reign supreme in 2024. Try this before everyone else and thank us when the compliments roll in!

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All you need is this golden nail paint to take your manicure from drab to fab in a matter of seconds. Use it to create a French manicure or apply thin swirl-like strokes to create a manicure that takes the internet by storm.

7. 50 Shades Of Brown Nail Art Design For Winter

‘90s vibes aren’t going anywhere and this manicure is a surefire way to radiate major Y2K energy. This winter nail design combines a range of chocolate shades to create a manicure that’s prettier than a mug of piping-hot cocoa. We like!

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Brown nail paint hues are hogging the beauty spotlight right now and we’re not mad about it. Apply this just on the tip of your nails to create a French manicure or all over your nails to give your digits a peak ‘90s vibe.

8. Glazed Donut Nails

Glazed donut nails are set to headline this winter and in 2024, thanks to Hailey Bieber who gave these uber-shiny, glossy manicures her stamp of approval. This winter nail design is chic, and glamorous, and will go with all your winter ‘fits.

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This pink-tinted nail paint hue will help you create the on-trend glazed donut mani without breaking your bank account. Add this beauty to your cart before it sells out to recreate this hot-right-now manicure.

9. To Spark Joy And Optimism Winter Nail Art Design

Not into OTT nail art designs? Just opt for this reverse French mani and you’re good to go! We’re getting a hit of dopamine because of the use of bright hues in this nail art. It screams joy and optimism, no?

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This tangerine hue will help you create a mani that breaks the internet. Just apply it along the cuticle using a thin nail art brush. Let it dry and then use a transparent shiny topcoat to seal it all in.

10. Aura Nail Art Design For Trendsetters

We’re getting good vibes for these aura nail art designs in 2024. These manicures are created using an airbrush so it’s best to book a nail technician if you want to copy them. This winter nail design will ensure your claws steal the show wherever you go.

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These two nail paint hues are nothing short of dreamy and will remind you of a day spent by the pool. Apply each on alternate nails to take your mani game from regular to remarkable.

11. Snowflake Glitter Winter Nail Art Design

Transform your nails into a winter wonderland with Winter Nail Art Design that features shimmering snowflakes. The base of soft blue or icy silver creates a frosty look, while delicate, hand-painted snowflakes add a touch of elegance. Glitter accents make the snowflakes sparkle like real ice crystals.

12. Classic Plaid Nail Art Pattern

Plaid nails are perfect for a cosy Winter nail art style! Start with a matte base, typically in deep green, red, or navy, and use thin stripes in black or white to create the plaid design. This look brings out the warmth and style of your favourite winter scarves.

13. Frosty French Tips

Give the French manicure a Winter nail art twist by opting for frosted blue or white tips instead of classic white. These "frosted tips" add a touch of winter elegance to a chic, simple design, making it perfect for both casual and formal settings.

14. Sweater Texture Winter Nail Art Design

Create a cosy vibe with Winter Nail Art Design that mimics the texture of knitted sweaters! This 3D nail art can be achieved with matte pastels or deep winter tones, giving each nail the look of a comfy winter sweater. Perfect for adding texture and a warm touch to your style.

15. Metallic Icicle Winter Nail Art Effect

For a glamorous Winter nail art look, go for metallic shades in silver or chrome with subtle icicle accents. This icy design is both sleek and festive, with a touch of sparkle that catches the winter light perfectly. It's great for adding drama to your winter aesthetic.

16. Evergreen Tree Winter Nail Art Accents

Celebrate the season with Winter nail art ideas featuring mini evergreen trees. Use a soft base like light blue or white, and hand-paint tiny green trees on accent nails. Adding a small dot of gold or red to each tree creates a charming holiday look.

7. Nordic Knit Nail Art Pattern

Nordic patterns bring that traditional winter feel to your nails! Inspired by classic Scandinavian designs, this Winter Nail Art Design uses intricate patterns of dots and lines in white over a deep red or blue base, giving your nails a festive, cosy look.

8. Candy Cane Stripes

Nothing says holidays like candy cane stripes! For this Winter nail art look, alternate red and white stripes on each nail, either on all nails or just as accent nails. This design is festive, sweet, and playful, bringing holiday cheer to your fingertips.

19. Frosted Forest Nail Art

Inspired by snowy forests, this Winter nail art idea starts with a soft grey or icy blue base and features silhouettes of pine trees dusted in white. For an added touch, place small silver or gold dots to mimic a starry winter night.

20. Jewel-Toned Snow Globe Nail Art Design

Capture the magic of a snow globe with this Winter Nail Art Design! Use jewel-toned polish like emerald or sapphire as the base and add a small clear bubble accent to create a mini "snow globe" effect. This enchanting design is perfect for a festive, luxurious look.

Screenshot these winter nail designs to bring to the salon thank us later!

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