Let’s be frank, thoughts of winter nails have been lingering since spring. (After all, winter brings forth some of the most luxurious color combinations.) Now that the season has arrived, we pondered: Why not mark the occasion by showcasing some of our preferred winter nail designs? Check them out:
Coffee Skittles
If you struggle with intricate nail art, give the Skittles manicure a shot! It’s a charming technique where each nail is painted a different color, usually to achieve a delightful gradient effect.
Delicate Snowflakes
Infusing a festive charm into your French manicure is a breeze with the addition of gold snowflakes. Nail artist Tia McDonald recommends using nail art pens.
Winter-inspired Animal Tips
Craft this animal print design using blooming gel polish. True to its name, blooming gel gracefully disperses into blobs, forming the distinctive animal print French tip design showcased here.
Tuxedo stripes
Elegant in its simplicity, this design is all about precision. Employ striping tape for sharp lines and make sure the base color underneath remains intact and doesn’t get damaged or lift when removing the tape.
Vibrant French Manicure
French tips have a timeless elegance, and adding unexpected colors or shapes lets you personalize and put your unique twist on the style.
Two-Toned
Coffee and creamy caramel are two warm earth tones that have become cozy winter staples. They can be worn alone or with artful designs (like ombré, gradient, swirls, or checkers)., echoing a major throwback to the ’90s.
Opulent Ruby Red
Remark describes ruby red as a decadent “timeless chameleon” of a hue, due to its ability to be paired with a traditional French tip, glitter, and even metallic accents.
