10 Winter Nail Designs That Are Heating Up This Season
Douyin Nail
We understand why TikTok is trending with Douyin nails. "Douyin nails reflect a youthful and fun aesthetic, perfect for expressing your creativity," nail artist Jin Soon Choi told POPSUGAR. "There are no rules, so let your fun ideas out and enjoy.
Hot-Chocolate Nail
Hot-chocolate nails are ideal for winter. The colour evokes winter and beyond. "It's brown but in a rich, creamy, deeply pigmented shade that evokes the warmth of a cup of hot chocolate," celebrity nail artist Sonya Meesh told POPSUGAR.
"Blueberry Milk" Nail
Recently, blueberry-milk nails have been all over social media, likely because Zendaya loves them. A light, muted blue base gives them the look of blueberry milk, and they pair well with crisp winter weather.
Half-Moon Nail
Post-Hollywood half-moon nails are back in style for winter. Jinsoon Nails founder Jin Soon Choi told POPSUGAR, "The half-moon nail-art trend is an exaggerated french manicure with no polish at the bottom, similar to negative-space nail art.
Black Glam Nail
Express your mood with black glam nails this winter. According to celebrity manicurist Mary Sol Inzerillo, "Black glam nails are just different variations of black nails and nail art." "High shine or matte, nail art or single colour, it doesn't matter as long as they complement your look."
Wallpaper Nail
Wallpaper nails feature '60s, '70s, and '80s home patterns. New York Fashion Week runway looks are popularising the trend.
V-Cut French Manicure
Try the V-cut or chevron french manicure if you're bored with traditional ones. "Instead of a smile line, you create a deep V, also called a chevron," celebrity manicurist and Tammy Taylor Nails founder Tammy Taylor told POPSUGAR.
Glazed-Doughnut Nail
Don't think glazed-doughnut nails are over. Hailey Bieber's manicure will trend in winter 2024.
Star Nail
Winter is perfect for a celestial manicure, which is dreamy. Start with greys and blues nail polish and add silver and gold for detailing. "This look definitely needs a chrome detail,
Metallic Nail
"We always see demand for metallics around the holiday season," says NYC-based Tenoverten cofounder and brand head Nadine Abramcyk. Metallic polish can be used for solid manicures or nail art. "[I] love pairing it with a classic nude for a festive accent."