Um, These 20 Winter Nail Colors Are Already Trending

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Mon, December 20, 2021 at 3:58 PM UTC

Um, These 20 Winter Nail Colors Are Already Trending — Winter doesn’t get nearly enough love, IMO. Like sure, for most of the country, it’s a time of freezing-cold temps, muddy sleet, and never-ending gloomy days. But there’s also snow boots! Red lipstick! Winter hair trends! Hot chocolate! And my fave: **winter nail colors, like rich plums, deep blues, and shimmery metallics.** Sure, you can wear these shades year-round, but there’s something especially festive about back-to-back deep hues during the winter months.
Need some inspo for your next salon appointment or at-home mani? **Keep scrolling for all the best winter nail colors of 2022**, along with predictions on the biggest winter nail trends for 2023, according to nail artists Lia Smith and Galdina Jimenez.
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1) Zoya Nail Polish in Danica — **ZOYA**
amazon.com
**$10.00**
**“Rich, jewel-tone shades like emerald green are perfect for the winter season,”** says Smith, noting that they naturally evoke warm and cozy vibes. My pick? This creamy, evergreen polish from Zoya that has a slight blue undertone to make it feel more winter than holiday.
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2) Morgan Taylor Plum And Done Nail Lacquer — **Morgan Taylor**
amazon.com
**$9.50**
If you want to incorporate a deep, moody shade into your winter nail-color rotation, but you don’t want something stark and intense, try this rich plum instead. It’s **just deep enough that you get all those dark winter-y feels** without losing the berry hue.
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3) ILNP Ultra Holographic Nail Polish in Mega — **ILNP Cosmetics, Inc.**
amazon.com
**$10.00**
Every nail artist I talk to says the Hailey Bieber glazed-donut nail trend is the most-asked-for nail color at the moment, even six months later. But if you want to make yours a bit ~fresher~, go with a silver holographic polish instead of a shimmery white. **All the rainbow shimmers throughout this polish feel special**, whether you’re wearing it during the holiday season or just to get through the winter blues.
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4) OPI Infinite Shine 2 Long-Wear Lacquer in Bare My Soul — **OPI**
amazon.com
**$13.99**
TBH, you can never go wrong with a sheer neutral/nude nail polish shade like this one from OPI. It **looks good any time of year—including the winter months**. And if (okay, when) it starts to chip, that won’t be super noticeable.
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5) Boy de Chanel Nail Colour 404 Black — **Chanel**
chanel.com
**$30.00**
The easiest way to **level-up black manicure**? Using a polish with a shine-free matte finish, like this one from Chanel. It'll look super chic paired with a black peacoat or puffer jacket for winter.
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6) Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer in a Night to Remember — **Dazzle Dry**
amazon.com
**$22.00**
This shimmery dark blue polish is honestly so perfect for the winter months. The color is dark and moody and the fast-drying polish **dries completely in just five minutes**, so you don't have to waste any extra time under the fan at the salon.
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7) Paintbox Nail Lacquer in Like Canyon — **Paintbox**
https://www.neimanmarcus.com
**$22.00**
Earthy, clay-inspired nail polish colors are going to be everywhere this winter—trust me. So get in on the trend and try this warm tan shade from Paintbox. The all-natural formula is 8-free, which means it’s made without iffy ingredients commonly found in conventional nail polish brands.
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8) Emilie Heathe Nail Lacquer in Mr. C — **Emilie Heathe**
https://www.neimanmarcus.com
**$28.00**
This holographic silver nail color from Emilie Heathe basically screams “wear me for winter!” Try it with your favorite silver jewelry for a trendy, monochromatic metal effect.
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9) Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer Set in Manicured + Angel — **Mischo**
mischobeauty.com
**$37.00**
Muted mauve + rusty rose = the **perfect winter nail color combo for anyone who is into minimalist manicures.** You can wear these shades alone or mix and match them on alternate fingers for a subtle nail art look.
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10) Lakur Nail Lacquer in Skyline Reflect — **$16.00**
This shimmery black polish happens to be one of the prettiest winter nail colors of 2021. Trust me—**you’ll be wearing this shade on repeat,** especially when paired with New Year’s Eve makeup.
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11) Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Vibration — **CHANEL**
chanel.com
**$28.00**
This bold berry shade has a mix of purple, pink, and red pigments that are flattering on all skin tones and undertones—from super-fair to deep. It’s not as expected as classic red but not as cutesy as bright pink—basically it’s the ideal shade for anyone who wants to make a statement with their mani this winter.
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12) Nails Inc. Coco For Real Chocolate Scented Nail Polish in Coco Kisses — **Nails Inc.**
target.com
**$7.99**
Not only is this milk-chocolate polish shade legit perfect to wear on your nails this winter, it’s also **infused with a sweet, cocoa scent** (it reminds me of hot chocolate) that smells straight-up delicious.
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13) Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish in Black Crystal — **Gucci**
sephora.com
**$30.00**
If you live in all-black outfits during the winter (umm, hello me), it only makes sense to **wear a moody manicure to match**. This shiny, jet-black nail polish color from Gucci (!!) is a great option.
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14) OPI Hollywood Infinite Shine Mini 4 Pack — **OPI**
ulta.com
**$25.00**
This cute little nail polish set is **perfect to give yourself (or a friend)** this winter. It comes with a priming base coat, two pretty pink and red polish shades, and a long-wearing top coat too.
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15) Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in Show Steel-er — **Sally Hansen**
amazon.com
**$5.98**
I consider this creamy gray nail color from Sally Hansen a neutral for winter—**it looks great on all skin tones and goes with whatever you’re wearing**. The best parts though? You don’t need to use a base or top coat with the formula, and it dries insanely fast.
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16) Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Plum Euphoria — **Sally Hansen**
amazon.com
**$10.98**
I’ll be wearing this shimmery purple nail color 24/7 until March, folks. The unique shade is **unique and** **totally eye-catching too**. Just paint on two thin coats (key word here is “thin”—you don’t want it to get all goopy), and you’re good to go.
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17) OPI Nature Strong Natural Origin Nail Lacquer in Force of Nailture — **OPI**
**$11.50**
This steel blue polish is perf for anyone who wants their mani to have a little edge this winter. Also cool: The **all-natural nail polish is nine-free and made with plant-based ingredients**, so it’s actually good for your nails.
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18) Ella + Mila Nail Polish in Stonehearted — **ella+mila**
target.com
**$11.49**
I’m in loooove with this creamy, off-white nail polish. The stone-colored shade (it’s a little bit white, a little bit sand), **looks gorgeous on all skin tones**, and the natural, 17-free formula is as clean and green as they come.
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19) Cirque Colors Velvetine Slate Shimmer Nail Polish — **Cirque Colors**
amazon.com
**$14.50**
I love this shimmery slate nail polish so much, I've been using it to DIY my manis and pedis for months now. The **gray-blue shade is infused with teeny tiny copper flecks** for a cool, multidimensional effect.
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20) Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Front Row — **DIOR**
nordstrom.com
**$25.50**
If you typically wear pastel pink polish in the spring and summer, then this is the nail color you need to transition to for the winter months. The **rich, pink shade (it’s almost like magenta)** has *just* the right amount of shimmer.
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21) Sundays Non-Toxic Nail Polish No.35 — **sundays**
amazon.com
**$18.00**
Proof that you can DEF wear bright polish during the winter months? This royal blue lacquer from Sundays (P.S. it’s one of my fave natural, non-toxic nail brands). **It’s bold and impactful** and has a cool, wintry vibe.
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22) Essie Nail Polish in Girly Grunge — **essie**
amazon.com
**$17.94**
I get it: Lilac can sometimes feel like a spring or summer nail polish color. But when combined with an icy, foil-like finish? It’s **totally on trend for the winter season.**
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23) China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners — **China Glaze**
ulta.com
**$7.50**
Love a little shimmer? Same. Which is why I’m going to be living in this holographic winter nail color for the next three months. It **has a sheer, silvery-pink iridescent finish** that gives your manicure a cool, *Euphoria*-like vibe.
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24) OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow — **OPI**
ulta.com
**$11.49**
OPI’s Alpine Snow is the perfect crisp white nail color for winter. I mean, it **legit looks as white as snow on your nails**. Just apply three thin coats for an opaque, streak-free finish.
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25) Rooted Woman Nail Polish in Renewed — rootedwoman.com
**$15.00**
Even if you’re not into most purples, I guarantee you’ll like the way this deep-plum nail polish color looks on your nails for winter. The almost-black shade is **moody, edgy, and super pretty.**
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26) Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Spiked With Style — **essie**
amazon.com
**$11.49**
Once it gets cold outside, I retire my bright polishes and bust out the darker, edgier winter nail colors, like this oxblood shade from Essie. It’s the perfect amount of sexy and vampy—plus, the gel-like formula **lasts for a solid week** **without any chips.**
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27) Smith & Cult Nail Polish in A Little Lovely — **Smith & Cult**
amazon.com
**$12.60**
If you love winter because of all the holiday fun, this **festive gold and rose-colored glitter nail polish** is definitely for you. Apply one layer for a subtle sheen, or multiple coats for a thick, chunky-glitter effect.
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28) Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Color in Air Dry — **Essie**
ulta.com
**$10.00**
I’ve been using this polish from Essie for weeks now and I love how easy it makes doing your nails at home (P.S. you can watch me demo it in our new *Sh*t We Stole* video series). Anyway, it requires no base or top coat and dries in 60 seconds (go ahead and time it if you don’t believe me). And the soft, blue-gray shade is pretty much the perfect winter nail color.
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29) Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Delicate — **Deborah Lippmann**
amazon.com
**$17.00**
This creamy, pale-pink nail color is **infused with shimmery light-blue flecks that make it so pretty** and refreshing for winter. I love wearing it with cozy knits and soft cashmere.
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30) Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure Nail Polish in Crystal Blue — **Sally Hansen**
target.com
**$7.99**
Not only is this icy blue a super-pretty winter nail polish color, it’s 16-free (aka formulated without the chemicals traditionally found in nail polishes), **made with plant-based ingredients**, and completely vegan too. Pretty impressive for a drugstore nail polish that’s less than $7.
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31) JINsoon Nail Polish in Dotty — **JINsoon**
amazon.com
**$18.00**
This confetti-style nail polish from Jin Soon is the fastest way to make dreary winter weather feel significantly less shitty. It’s chunky like a glitter, bright like a neon, and super versatile too. **Wear it alone over a clear base coat** or layered over your favorite neutral nail polish.
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32) Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Wine Therapy — **Sally Hansen**
ulta.com
**$9.99**
Need to paint your nails for a last-minute holiday party? Reach for this wine-colored winter nail color with sparkly flecks from Sally Hansen. It’s infused with nail-strengthening oils too, so your nail beds won’t flake and crack from wearing it.
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33) OPI Infinite Shine Nail Laquer in Big Apple Red — **OPI**
ulta.com
**$13.99**
My holiday checklist (in no particular order) includes an excessive amount of hot chocolate, Christmas music on repeat, and a festive manicure the entire month of December. The shade I always go with? This **winter-approved red nail color** from OPI.
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34) Essie Nail Polish in Good As Gold — **essie**
amazon.com
**$9.99**
Not into thick, chunky glitter? NBD. You can still get in on the sparkly nail trend for winter with this shimmery gold polish from Essie. It has **finely-milled, light-reflecting pigments that’ll make your mani sparkle**.
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35) Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Neblue-La — **Sally Hansen**
amazon.com
**$4.82**
Get **chip-free nails for a full week** with this two step at-home gel nail polish. Paint two coats of the step 1 polish (I’m v into this sparkly green winter nail color) on bare nails, wait a minute or two, and then follow up with the step 2 gel top coat.
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Winter doesn’t get nearly enough love, IMO. Like sure, for most of the country, it’s a time of freezing-cold temps, muddy sleet, and never-ending gloomy days. But there’s also snow boots! Red lipstick! Winter hair trends! Hot chocolate! And my fave: winter nail colors, like rich plums, deep blues, and shimmery metallics. Sure, you can wear these shades year-round, but there’s something especially festive about back-to-back deep hues during the winter months.

Need some inspo for your next salon appointment or at-home mani? Keep scrolling for all the best winter nail colors of 2022, along with predictions on the biggest winter nail trends for 2023, according to nail artists Lia Smith and Galdina Jimenez.

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Need help finding a trendy new nail polish for winter? Try one of these 20 best winter nail colors from brands like Essie, OPI, Sally Hansen, Dior, and more.

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Um, These 20 Winter Nail Colors Are Already Trending

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Um, These 20 Winter Nail Colors Are Already Trending

1) Zoya Nail Polish in Danica

2) Morgan Taylor Plum And Done Nail Lacquer

3) ILNP Ultra Holographic Nail Polish in Mega

4) OPI Infinite Shine 2 Long-Wear Lacquer in Bare My Soul

5) Boy de Chanel Nail Colour 404 Black

6) Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer in a Night to Remember

7) Paintbox Nail Lacquer in Like Canyon

8) Emilie Heathe Nail Lacquer in Mr. C

9) Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer Set in Manicured + Angel

10) Lakur Nail Lacquer in Skyline Reflect

11) Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Vibration

12) Nails Inc. Coco For Real Chocolate Scented Nail Polish in Coco Kisses

13) Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish in Black Crystal

14) OPI Hollywood Infinite Shine Mini 4 Pack

15) Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in Show Steel-er

16) Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Plum Euphoria

17) OPI Nature Strong Natural Origin Nail Lacquer in Force of Nailture

18) Ella + Mila Nail Polish in Stonehearted

19) Cirque Colors Velvetine Slate Shimmer Nail Polish

20) Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Front Row

21) Sundays Non-Toxic Nail Polish No.35

22) Essie Nail Polish in Girly Grunge

23) China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners

24) OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow

25) Rooted Woman Nail Polish in Renewed

26) Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Spiked With Style

27) Smith & Cult Nail Polish in A Little Lovely

28) Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Color in Air Dry

29) Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Delicate

30) Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure Nail Polish in Crystal Blue

31) JINsoon Nail Polish in Dotty

32) Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Wine Therapy

33) OPI Infinite Shine Nail Laquer in Big Apple Red

34) Essie Nail Polish in Good As Gold

35) Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Neblue-La

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