5 Winter Nail Look Ideas for the Cool January Air
We're entering an awkward midway point for nails. The holidays are long gone, but it's too early to create your Valentine's Day design. Thankfully, there are still some gorgeous and pure wintery art to try.
Below, discover the most stylish nail looks to try during this chilly January.
Sweater Weather
With these below-zero temperatures, we practically live in chunky sweaters. We might as well match our nails. You can get a three-dimensional texture to recreate the intricate knits of your favorite top. It's actually quite simple to complete, just requiring an extra dip into acrylic powder.
Ice Nails
Our hometowns have gotten cold enough that we're seeing hanging icicles. It's brought us to the realization that it would be super cute to emulate on your nails. There's a lot of versatility with this, but our favorite has to be adding texture and crackles on your tips to give it that frozen appearance.
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Snowflake Moment
We don't associate anything with winter more than snowflakes, and they're one of the few symbols that aren't directly associated with a holiday. That makes them the perfect inspiration for your January nails. This design from Tiffany Lam showcases how elegant they can be.
Glitter French
If you're not interested in an intricate design, keep it simple with a glittery French mani. For winter, we like to opt for a cool-toned silver. You can paint the entire tip in your shimmering polish, or go even more understated with this classy look from Nails by Alison.
Iconic Nail Art
Are you a true artist, or do you visit a nail tech with the skills to create a masterpiece on your hands? You can add something more intricate, like an homage to one of the best winter movies, Frosty the Snowman. It makes for a great conversation starter, too!
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