Snowflake nails are the only winter mani trend that matters. They’re festive without screaming, they work for any seasonal event, and they give you an excuse to pile on different types of glitter to one manicure. Whether you want full snow-queen maximalism or just a tiny ice crystal tucked in the corner, this list has something for everyone who’s ready to have the coldest nails of the season. Let’s go.
1. White Snowflake Nails
White ombre + glitter + snowflake art is THE winter nail formula that never misses. I’ve gotten this exact set three winters in a row and I’ll do it again.
2. Icy Blue Mani
Frosty blue winter set with textured sweater patterns, holo flakes, rhinestones AND oversized snowflakes. Ice-princess mani if I’ve ever seen one.
3. Sparkly Sheer Set
This sheer glitter situation looks exactly like a frozen window and I’m obsessed. Add some snow-inspired art, gems and stars and you’ve got yourself a whole winter mood.
4. Snowflakes & Stripes
Gold everything with white nails and I’m sold. The stripes make it fancy, the snowflakes make it seasonal, and together it’s giving “my manicure costs more than your outfit.”
5. Shimmery Red
Shimmery red with snowflakes and snow flurry on top because we’re doing the classic Christmas combo but make it extra. Catching light from all angles and looking good doing it.
6. White & Blue
Frosty skittle manicure featuring navy blue, gray, off-white (btw, Cloud Dancer is Pantone’s 2026 color so you’re ahead of the curve) and sheer nails with snowflakes.
7. Velvet Effect
Pink velvet base with snowy art for the girlies who keep up with trends. Magnetic-finish nails are having their comeback era and we love to see it.
8. Frosty Snowflake Mani
Shimmery white base looking all frosty with one perfect opaque snowflake on each nail. Simple, elegant, works with any nail shape or length.
9. Dusty Pink
If you want your snowflake mani to serve cute instead of cold – dusty pink (or anything not super saturated) + snowflakes + glitter topcoat on a few accent nails.
10. Gold Manicure
For those of us who refuse to leave the house without sparkle this winter – gold glitter ombre with XXL snowflakes on a couple nails. Maximum drama, no apologies.
11. Snowflakes & Rhinestones
Okay if you like your nails extra (as you should) – white French tips then stack them with rhinestones and snowflakes everywhere. More is more and I said what I said.
12. Green & White
Deep green nails with glitter topcoat on some and white snowflake + dot snow art on others. Cozy, cute, and giving forest-in-winter-but-make-it-sparkly.
13. Chrome & Snowflakes
White winter mani but make it interesting – some nails glossy, some chrome, snowflak patterns on accent nails, 3D droplets on others. Full winter wonderland fantasy.
14. Sparkly Black Nails
Black sparkly base with black snowflakes for the girlies who love winter but also love looking slightly intimidating. I’m here for the dark winter princess energy.
15. Red French Tips
Red French tips are already a winter staple so just slap one snowflake on your feature nail and you’re instantly holiday party-ready. Sometimes it really is that easy.
16. Glittery Purple
Purple glitter for anyone who’s tired of the same red and green Christmas narrative. We’re doing stripes, bows and snowflakes – maximalist holiday energy only.
Shimmery navy blue covered in tiny ice-crystal art and I need everyone to stop and appreciate how dramatic this is. Snowy winter night but make it nails.
18. Minimalist Snowflake Art
One tiny snowflake tucked in the corner of each milky pink nail. That’s it. For the minimalists who want snowy nails without committing to a whole production.
19. Festive Brown
We’re not leaving brown nails behind just because it’s winter now. Brown can absolutely be holiday coded when you add snow art and some strategic glitter.
20. Metallic Snowflakes
Milky pink base, silver chrome Christmas art on each nail – snowflakes included. Metallic accents are everything right now, so if you’re not rocking this, you’re missing out.
21. Neutral Nails
Did not forget about my neutral queens. Your go-to beige, one gold glitter accent, and a white snowflake on another. Simple, chic, and you still showed up for the season.
22. White & Gold
White and gold AGAIN because it just keeps winning during sparkle season. Alternate between white French tips, full gold glitter nails and throw in a snowflake or two.
23. Glitter French
Super festive set that works for Christmas, NYE, or just being extra on a random Tuesday. Gold or silver glitter French tips with giant snowflake art on your accent nails.
24. Snowflakes & Bows
The CUTEST snowflake nails and I’m not exaggerating. Pink and white base mixing bows, sweater art, and snowflakes – coquette girlies are going to lose it over this one.
25. Silver & Gray
Full silver glitter nails combined with gray nails featuring white textured snowflakes. Yes the winter vibes are there but the colors keep it modern and cool.
26. Negative Space
White swoops, swirls, snowflakes and stripes showing off your nail underneath. Super trendy, super cute – you’re winning twice with one mani.
27. Black Snowflakes
Milky pink with BLACK snowflake art and rhinestones. These look like they cost $200 and took three hours. Editorial energy. Runway ready. I’m running out of compliments.
28. Snowflake French
The simple set that never lets anyone down. Sheer base, classic white French, one snowflake on your ring finger. That’s the whole tutorial. Clean girl winter activated.
29. Vanilla Chrome
Vanilla chrome nails with textured white snowflakes on a few accent nails – this is peak fancy snowflake territory. I see you looking all elegant and delicate over there.
30. Dark Green
And finally – dark green mani with sheer accent nails featuring snowflakes, glitter and swirls. Works for any nail shape and length you’re rocking this winter, so no excuses.
And that’s the snowflake nail art roundup and I’m convinced we all need at least three of these sets this season. Which one are you trying first? Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to share this post with your group chat.
