New trends of winter manicure – 2025

New and exciting trends in manicures are coming for winter 2024. As the weather cools off, nail art trends shift to become more creative, bold, and cozy, perfectly capturing the essence of the season. Making a statement is the main focus of this winter’s manicure trends, which range from elaborate patterns to striking colors.

Expect to see a lot of deep colors this season, including forest greens, navy blues, and rich burgundies. These hues give any ensemble a hint of refinement while capturing the spirit of winter. To add some shimmer to the chilly months, pair these hues with delicate glitter or metallic accents.

Winter manicures are also heavily incorporating textures. Velvet nails, matte finishes, and even holographic patterns are in right now, putting a distinctive spin on classic looks. There’s a trend this winter that will motivate you to try something novel and exciting with your nails, regardless of your preference for straightforward or intricate designs.

Trend	Description
Metallic Shades	Winter 2024 embraces metallic nail polishes in silver, gold, and bronze for a shiny, festive look.
Glitter Accents	Adding glitter to a few nails or using it as a top coat is a popular way to add sparkle to a winter manicure.
Dark Tones	Deep colors like navy blue, burgundy, and emerald green are in style, offering a sophisticated and bold choice.
Geometric Designs	Clean lines and geometric patterns, often in contrasting colors, are trending for a modern and edgy manicure.
Textured Nails	Textures such as velvet, matte, or glossy finishes are being used to add depth and interest to nail designs.

New manicure trends for winter 2025: fashion trends

Fashion show winter manicures serve as inspiration rather than a clear manual for action. Concepts that you see on models’ nails can be expanded upon and tailored to your own aesthetic. Nail artists have provided a number of creative solutions for the winter 2024 season that encourage individual experimentation.

Volumetric manicure

Because 3D decor is not very practical, it is difficult for this winter manicure trend to become ingrained in everyday images. However, the approaching winter holidays provide a justification for a unique nail design.

Consider using a lot of rhinestones, like in the Simone Rocha and Giambattista Valli show, or pearl beads, like in the Susan Alexandra show, to adorn your nails. Very little décor was used in either instance. It is not prohibited, though, to literally scatter stones on nails; nail artists who worked on the Christian Cowan show took this route. Additionally, the models’ nail shapes at The Blonds show were emphasized with voluminous decorative elements.

For the base of such nail art, neutral hues like Essie’s "Masteritsa" work well.

Nail piercing

Long nails are in style right now, but only if you don’t mind getting your tips pierced to insert tiny rings, like in the Monse show example. You can achieve a truly surprising bold and daring rock-n-roll manicure with this detail.

Manicure with foil

Every winter, the metallic effect makes a comeback into style, albeit in a different way. This year, nail technicians made the decorative choice to apply bits of silver and gold foil to their nails. A priceless manicure started to feature in the Blonds and Preen fashion shows. It’s important to consider as a possibility for your New Year’s nail design.

We demonstrated how to apply foil manicures on your own in this video.

Careless manicure

It cannot be referred to as a novel manicure method. It’s more of a movement in favor of the imperfection’s beauty. In an attempt to draw attention to it, nail artists at the Junko Shimada show skipped a few nails, giving the impression that they had forgotten about them, and at the Khaite show, the models’ painted nails had gaps, suggesting that there wasn’t enough polish on the brush to cover the entire surface in color. This recklessness has a certain allure that will undoubtedly win over admirers.

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What nail shape is in fashion in winter 2025?

Oval

The classics never go out of style; long and short nails with an oval free edge are still in this winter. Whichever design you go with, they always look sophisticated and feminine. This is corroborated by examples from the Rodarte, Mark Fast, Philipp Plein, 16Arlington, and Susan Alexandra shows.

Rectangular

We’re talking about a broad rectangular shape here, not a soft square, which Dilara Findikoglu and Halpern, among many others, selected for the show. Thinking about this choice forever? Then bear in mind that these nails seem very large and draw attention from everyone.

Sharp

Sharp-tipped nails that are "predatory" are always a popular choice for nail trends. Balenciaga’s Rag& Bone line of clothing supported this option for the winter 2024 season.

Almond nails with a cut

In contrast to sharp nails, almonds are a safer option. This shape is still popular (the Vivienne Westwood show’s manicure is evidence of this), but some nail artists chose to take a different approach. At the GCDS show, for instance, the models’ almond nails were trimmed at the tips.

Blade nails

As seen on the models from the Charlotte Knowles show, wide nails with a slanted cut are another unconventional solution from fashion weeks. Like the edge of a samurai sword, they have emerged as a striking focal point in the picture.

A new wave of elegant yet creative manicure trends, inspired by the natural beauty of winter, will emerge in winter 2024. These trends will feature rich, deep colors, delicate sparkle, and intricate designs. With so many different styles to choose from this season, including bold metallic accents and minimalist snowflake patterns, it’s easy to keep your nails fashionable and on-trend throughout the winter.

Winter manicure – 2025: a palette of shades and color combinations

Red

If you were free to wear bright colors in the spring and summer, you can go back to red classics for the winter. In addition, red was a popular color for podium looks at Oscar de la Renta, MSGM, and many other events. It will be useful to have the Fifth Avenue shade from Essie.

Red hues work well for both a single-color coating and patterned designs, such as those by Philipp Plein and Rag& Bone.

Metallic

We are talking about gold and silver first. When the New Year’s Eve holidays roll around, they will be especially pertinent.

As seen at the Nicole Miller show, you can blend these two hues together in a single design. Adding rhinestones, beads, and other voluminous decorative elements to a background shining with silver or gold is also appropriate during the holidays.

Black

This winter, the black manicure speaks to fashion trends rather than a depressing attitude. Nail artists from the shows of Philipp Plein, Khaite, Emilio Pucci, and Christian Cowan chose this color. At the Simone Rocha show, black rhinestones were used in place of black varnish on a colorless background, which is a good option for people who want to look fashionable but aren’t ready to darken their nails.

Neon

For those who adore bold accents without compromise, this is a true holiday.

Halpern offers us neon blue, Chromat and Susan Alexandra light blue, Moschino pink, and Rag & Bone acid yellow. You can pick a shade based on what you like. Vibrant manicure colors stimulate the senses and serve to "dilute" the gloomy winter days. Be mindful of Essie’s shade "Peach Daiquiri."

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Actual nail art for winter 2025: drawings, patterns, decor

Jewelry manicure

There’s a real trend toward nails that look like treasures from jewelry boxes. The Blonds, Susan Alexandra, Marco de Vincenzo, and other brands advertise manicures on the catwalk, implying that they are a type of accessory. And with great pleasure, experts from around the globe adopted the craze and produced design choices that are perfectly appropriate for daily living. What can we say about the holidays that are coming up? Something as amazing as this manicure will come in handy come Christmas or New Year’s.

Animal print

The Philipp Plein show served as a timely reminder of the importance of manicures with its animalist illustrations. Select your preferred design and apply it to your nails. If you’re still undecided, try combining multiple animal motives into the design—they work surprisingly well together.

Color stains

Drawing-inspired manicures demand a lot of patience and work. Creating beautiful stains on nails is much simpler; think of them as colored paint drops that float in water. At the Christian Cowan and Chromat shows, this option was selected. However, this method is well-liked in salons as well as on the podium. You can use a range of colors for color solutions, from pastel to neon; either way, the outcome will be expressive.

Mineral manicure

Nail artists have been inspired by the texture of minerals, striking iridescent colors, exquisite veins, and the gleam of crystals in the light for several seasons. Winter 2024 is not an exception either.

As we’ve already mentioned, shimmer or foil can be added to colored stains to achieve that strikingly mineral effect. This is another trend that was seen on the catwalk.

Graphics

An eye-catching manicure is enhanced in an environment where everything is white. Remember your geometry class in school when designing a winter manicure in 2024: stunning, simple patterns composed of various geometric shapes make a statement that is both current and stylish. Notably, this nail art looks fantastic on both long and short nails.

Multicolored nails

One of the most vibrant summertime trends of last year was multicolored nails in vibrant shades of Skittles candies. This trend is being updated for the winter months: mix and match pastel varnishes in shades of gray, black, blue, burgundy, and wine with darker hues.

Black and white manicure

When creating different nail design options, black and white varnishes are always most actively used. They are rarely idle. But the traditional black and white combo is what stands out in the winter manicure of 2024. Additionally, it doesn’t seem at all academic: black and white manicures can be intriguing, as can French manicures, moon manicures, and artistic abstractions and patterns. By the way, here are dozens of gorgeous black and white manicure ideas that we have gathered.

Winter 2024 will see a striking blend of subdued patterns and vivid hues in manicure trends. There is a shade that suits every style and mood, ranging from rich jewel tones to delicate, frosty pastels. Creative touches like glitter, metallics, and minimalist artwork accentuate these colors and provide countless customizability options.

Additionally, texture is a major trend this season. These days, glossy shines, matte coats, and velvet finishes are all popular because they give your nails a distinct look. Any manicure can benefit from the striking contrasts and depth that come from combining various textures.

Above all, this year’s winter manicure trends promote uniqueness. You can show off your individual style, whether you like sleek, traditional styles or edgy, modern ones. Take advantage of these styles and enjoy trying out different looks to discover the ideal winter manicure that captures your unique style.

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