19 Trendy Winter Nail Colors for the Prettiest Manicure

Since winter coincides with the New Year, we’re all for trying out new things, especially when it comes to our nails. The cold-weather season is the perfect time to polish up your digits with a few trendy hues. Whether you’re looking to make a bold statement with vibrant colors or prefer to stick to subtle nudes, we’ve rounded up the best winter nail colors to try.

To help you find your new signature color, we spoke with a few of the industry’s top nail experts to find out what shades will be trending for the winter—and to get some insight on what colors and designs they’re excited about.

The best nail colors for winter

Pops of pink: “Bright pink hues like fuchsia and magenta will be popular,” says Deborah Lippmann, CEO and founder of Deborah Lippmann. “I like fuschia, it’s a great color and I’ve seen it all over the runway. It’s an unexpected hue for the winter and I think people are going to have fun with it,” she says.

Textures and Neutrals: “I think we’re going to see a lot of animal-inspired textured nail designs like crocodile and snakeskin print this winter,” says celebrity manicurist Mary Soul, whose client list includes Oprah, Jessica Chastain, and Kim Kardashian. “People are also into the clean and crisp negative space nail look using just black and neutral colors.”

Dark hues: Dark nail polish colors like midnight blue, deep purple, and wine red are classics for the winter. “For those who want something darker, go for dark blues hues that have a mesmerizing shimmer,” says Darlene Sritapan, OPI education and capability manager. Lippmann adds that gunmetal silver and grey tones will also be popular dark shades.

The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing nail polish colors, and though our experts are here to keep you on-trend, you should ultimately opt for the hues that will make you happy. Ahead, we’ve found the best winter nail colors to reach for once the weather turns.