Simple Nails for Winter – 21 Elegantly Icy Ideas To Try
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This post shows elegant and simple nails for winter.
It’s almost that time of year.
You know, the time when people gather festively, holiday cheer is spread, and snow is falling down around us.
Meanwhile, you’re parked outside the nail salon scrolling through Pinterest, looking for that perfect shade of nail polish for the winter season.
While there are so many ideas out there for intricate nail art with complex designs and colors, it can be difficult to find nail ideas that are more delicate, minimal, and understated.
That’s why I have compiled a collection of cute and easy winter nails to inspire your next nail appointment.
These December, January, and February nail ideas:
- are stunning, unique, and minimal
- aren’t super difficult or intricate so they are quick and easy to recreate
- aren’t too lengthy, so they’re functional and easily maintained.
Be sure to read on to get inspired by the absolute cutest simple winter nails!
1. Chrome White
Keep it simple this winter season by adding a chrome top coat over a white nail shade.
This leaves a beautiful sheen and mimics the look of ice.
2. Red French Tip Nails for Winter
A full red nail can sometimes be just a little too bold.
Instead, try painting only the tips for more of a delicate and minimal look.
3. Cold Sky Blue
This is the perfect shade of pale blue to compliment the snowy blue skies of winter from December, January, and February.
4. Wintry Sage Green
Sage green is such a versatile shade of green and can easily be one of the most perfect hues for minimalist winter nails!
5. Simple Gold Chrome Nails for Winter
These nails are reminiscent of chrome gold bows and wrapping paper and I’m completely obsessed with the look.
You can recreate this look with the this Mirror Gold Nail Polish.
6. Sparkling Snow White
Instead of doing a chrome top coat over a wintry white, try adding a sparkly top coat for a beautiful touch.
You can achieve this look by pairing 1 coat of Essie First Fitting and 2 coats of Sugar Top Coat by Sally Hansen.
7. wintry Steel Gray
This gorgeous hue of dark grey boasts moody-wintry vibes.
Grab some On Mute by Essie to copy this look.
8. Muted Mauve Pink
If you’re looking for the perfect shade of pink for winter, look no further.
This light mauve pink is muted enough to pass as a cold weather hue.
9. Pinecone Brown Winter Nails
This deep mocha brown reminds me of so many things winter from hot chocolate with a side of toasted marshmallows by the fire to brown pinecones on the Christmas tree.
10. Silver Chrome
This pretty metallic silver is so simple, yet so elevated and Silver Bells-esque!
11. Cranberry Winter Nail Color
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to show off cranberry colored nails with an upside down reverse tip cut out at the base of the nail.
12. Festive Dark Green Nails for Winter
No collection of winter nail ideas is complete without the perfect shade of Christmas-tree-green, and I love the pairing of this color with a square nail.
13. Oh-Holy-Night Blue
This deep blue is the perfect tone of navy that embodies the winter blues. Recreate this look by using OPI Less is Norse.
14. Almond Shape Deep Red
The perfect winter red nail color doesn’t exi……. Okay it actually does; and it’s this one!
I absolutely love this nail color by OPI paired with the short almond shape.
15. icy blue almond nails
This is a beautiful example of the perfect light icy blue nail color for winter. I love how it is paired with a short almond nail shape.
16. Wintry Lilac
Purple is a color that is often overlooked as a winter nail color. This light lilac purple is a beautiful hue for colder months and looks gorgeous up next to a cozy white cashmere sweater, as shown.
17. MID-WINTER-MINT
This gorgeous light minty green color is stunning.
I feel like pairing it with a square tip is the way to go, and it give such a simple, delicate vibe.
18. shiny bold red
Everyone knows that red is one of those classic colors that can be worn year round. But, there really is something exceptionally stunning about a bold red hue in the winter.
Maybe it’s the contrast of a simple red nail and white snow, but a red nail can be both a statement piece and an accessory!
19. French Turtle nails
There’s so many different directions you can take a French nail, but I absolutely adore the creativity and simplicity of a French manicure with a turtle tip.
20. nude with golden flakes
This nude colored square nail with golden flakes is such a vibe for winter.
It’s the perfect winter holiday nail nail color, and gives off such a clean and natural look, despite the vibrant nature of the glitter flakes.
21. minimalist light grey sparkles
This chic grey is the perfect balance between elegance and glamour.
It’s undoubtedly a gorgeous winter nail color and it is the perfect compliment to silver rings and jewelry.
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