With winter coming, treat yourself to a seasonal manicure with dainty details, flecks of gold, and OTT medieval vibes. Let these 19 incredible designs inspire your next manicure.
Ruby Red
A ruby red will make your hands sparkle like baubles this holiday season. Pair Chanel’s 512 Mythique and 500 Rougue Essential to replicate the look. You’ll be prettier than any tree decoration.
Design by @stephstonenails
Playful Pink
Pretty in pink with Deborah Lippmann’s Bed of Roses set. Paint the ring finger a sparkly gold to stand out. It is engagement season and you can never be too careful.
Design by @deborahlippmann
Ice Queen
A lavender nail is usually a spring staple, but adding a bit of sparkle to this design creates an icy more seasonally appropriate effect.
Design by @painboxnails
Grayscale French
Upgrade the traditional French manicure with a gray twist. The moody steel shades are perfect for sweater weather.
Design by @sohotrightnail
Honeymoon Manicure
Turn your nails into a celestial wonder with this nail trick. Use a base coat in soft pink to add a delicate effect then draw on on the sun, moon, and stars.
Design by @oliveandjune
Dream Nails
Known as the Halo nails, the circular sparkles and stars add a fun and festive note to clear nails. The only thing missing is the KiraKira filter.
Design by @naominailsnyc
Matte Black Nails
It may not have the shine and sparkle of the other nail styles, but matte black—a color most commonly associated with luxury cars—stands out in a completely different way. Use color club’s Muse-ical gel to achieve the shiny lacquer look.
Design by @nailjob
A Bit of Sparkle
Add bit of sparkle to your nail beds. Outline your nail with small crystals and finish with a clear polish.
Design by @naominailsnyc
Dainty Details
Nail artist Frédérique Olthuis gave her negative nail a subtle shine. To get the look, paint a clear base coat and let dry. Add a thin, black stripe at the half moon. When sticky, add metallic flat sequins to the strip and seal it with a clear top coat.
Design by @trnailart
Half Moon Swipe
Here’s another one for negative nail enthusiasts. Try this monochrome look by painting your half moons black, then add a swooping splash of white to one side of the nail.
Design by @ladyfancynails
Matte Colorblocking
Try jewel-toned matte nails to match your jewel-toned party dress.
Design by @purplenailbox
Pearls
If you want three-dimensional glam, try Kayleigh Jean’s Sunday pearls design.
Design by @kayleighjeana
Medieval Jewels
Go lavish with an OTT bejeweled nail. Apply the gems symmetrically for a Renaissance vibe.
Design by @nail_unistella
Gold Flecks
Cop a bottle of gold fleck polish to add glitz to any base color. Easy and chic.
Design by @so_nailicious
Glitter Bombré
Combining the nail super forces of glitter polish and ombré is nail artist Bel Fountain-Townsend’s “Glitter Bombre.” Fade your favorite shades of gold and copper from left to right for this high-shine look.
Design by @sohotrightnail
Global Influencer
Self-proclaimed “nail artist connoisseur” Asa Bree Sieracki created this Asian-inspired look that has us in awe. Get the look by painting a white base, leaving your half-moons bare. Once dry, add details like bamboo shoots and cherry blossoms in royal blue. Finish with a top coat.
Design by @asabree
Wintry Pastel
Tiffany blue and gold is a classic winter combination. Wear the two colors on the diagonal for a sweet but graphic design.
Design by @asabree
Half Glitter
Go halfsies with a half black nail, with its own horizontal glitter ombré.
Design by @cassandre__marie
Robot Heart
Chrome nails are heavily on our minds, but you can skip the salon with easy-to-apply nail wraps.
Design by @jamberry
