Now that the holidays are all wrapped up, the winter blues start to sink in. You’re basically stuck in your house due to freezing temps and all that snow with the only reason to leave revolving around your need to head to work to get that paycheck. But the season doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Brighten things up with a winter-ready mani featuring cooler weather shades like brown, red, navy, green and even black. You can also embrace still-trending negative space nail art or add in some strategic glitter to jazz up your day. Here are 22 ideas for winter nails that will have you wishing winter lasted beyond March 19.
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2020 Winter Nails Update
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2020 Winter Nails Update #1
There's something very celestial about this blue and green mani.
Image: @julieknailsnyc
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2020 Winter Nails Update #2
Black manis are winter staples. Put a fresh spin on a classic with this line and dot nail art.
Image: @jinsoon
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2020 Winter Nails Update #3
Use a matte white polish to create a "double-cornered" French mani.
Image: @betina_goldstein
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2020 Winter Nails Update #4
Multicolored strips down the center of each nail take negative space up a notch.
Image: @paintboxnails
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2020 Winter Nails Update #5
An icy blue shade and geometric nail art equals a winning winter mani.
Image: @nataliepavloskinails
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2020 Winter Nails Update #6
The holidays are over, but red nails are always in season. Paint your nails a ruby shade, but leave a small section open on each of your middle fingers for a nice contrast.
Image: @purplenailbox
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2020 Winter Nails Update #7
Grab your favorite winter white polish and create wide swooshes on one side of your nails.
Image: @misspopnails
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2020 Winter Nails Update #8
Hop on board the mixed metallics trend by painting your tips silver and your moons gold.
Image: @paintboxnails
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2020 Winter Nails Update #9
Outline your nails in navy, but leave half open for negative space realness.
Image: @cassmariebeauty
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2020 Winter Nails Update #10
This black marble design is truly mesmerizing.
Image: Imaxtree
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2020 Winter Nails Update #11
The best way to add a little color in winter? Matte nail polish. Paint each nail a different shade for a mismatched look.
Image: @aliciatnails
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2020 Winter Nails Update #12
Brown nail polish is underrated. Use a chocolate shade to add striking diagonal accents.
Image: @nailartbyqueenie
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2020 Winter Nails Update #13
This ombre nail art is understated yet totally cool.
Image: @oi_nail
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2020 Winter Nails Update #14
Keep things black and white by layering the shades on your tips.
Image: @tombachik
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2020 Winter Nails Update #15
It may be 2020, but we're totally digging the 70s vibe of this multicolored mani.
Image: @thehangedit
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2020 Winter Nails Update #16
Lime green curves really pop on a hunter green base.
Image: @mpnails
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2020 Winter Nails Update #17
A black and orange mani doesn't have to read Halloween. Just make sure you add a layer of ivory in the middle to keep it from looking spooky.
Image: Imaxtree
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2020 Winter Nails Update #18
Swipe on a reddish-brown shade on half of each and every nail.
Image: Imaxtree
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2020 Winter Nails Update #19
Strike a balance by connecting black and white swoops.
Image: @jinsoonchoi
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2020 Winter Nails Update #20
Paint your nails a mossy green, then single out one finger to get the marble treatment.
Image: @roxanabenta
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2020 Winter Nails Update #21
Beat the winter blues with navy nail polish. Switch up the nail art on every finger for added interest.
Image: @smithandcult
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2020 Winter Nails Update #22
You don't have to wait until spring to rock yellow nail polish. For now, top off a more golden shade with black tips.
Image: Imaxtree
