Winter 2025 is coming in hot (well, cold) with nail trends that are straight-up dominating your feeds. From hypnotic cat-eye flicks to rhinestone-packed glam, these designs are turning every mani into a masterpiece. Whether you’re into icy blues, luxe jewel tones, or festive snowflake details, there’s a winter look for every aesthetic. TikTok’s going wild, Pinterest boards are stacked, and your FYP is basically a nail salon. Let’s check out the trends you’ll be rocking all season.
1. Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone nails are having their main-character moment, and we’re not surprised. This Y2K throwback is everywhere—your FYP, Pinterest boards, and every cool-girl manicure IG post. From glam French tips to over-the-top designs, this trend is the easiest way to slay holiday season. Don’t sleep on it—rhinestones are the winter accessory.
2. Black Cherry
Black cherry is the It Girl winter shade. It’s giving dark glam, moody vibes, and total sophistication, which explains why it’s blowing up across TikTok. You’ll see it in every style—solid, with bows, rhinestones, or even negative space. If you’re into moody elegance, this is your winter color.
3. Cat-Eye Effect
This trend has skyrocketed—Google searches are up 1,000%, and TikTok’s racking up millions of views. The metallic “snap” of the cat-eye effect is mesmerizing, and it’s giving serious velvet-nail energy with that mirror-like texture. Pro tip: Red cat-eye nails are winter gold.
4. Jewel Tones
Jewel tones—emerald, sapphire, ruby—are dominating the winter manicure scene. These rich colors stand on their own but work with any design. Your fave nail artists are flooding Pinterest with them, and let’s just say, they’re not leaving anytime soon.
5. Chrome Accents
Chrome isn’t just hanging around; it’s thriving. This luxe trend, with its intricate, often 3D accents, is flooding Pinterest and TikTok. Cool-toned or black chrome nails are the vibe for winter 2025, but fair warning: they look expensive because they are.
6. Coquette Bows
Bow nail art is dominating IG and TikTok, tying together fashion aesthetics like Barbiecore and balletcore. This unapologetically feminine style is everywhere—from Tokyo nail bars to LA salons—and works on every nail length. Whether 3D or minimal, bows are the it embellishment this winter.
7. Starry Nails
Stars are taking over the nail world, and we’re obsessed. Whether hand-drawn or stickered, starry nail art is dreamy, celestial, and oh-so-Instagrammable. From minimal designs to full cosmic vibes, it’s the perfect winter trend that’s dominating Pinterest boards.
8. Icy Blue
Icy blue nails are the soft-glam choice for winter 2025. This frosty pastel has been trending on TikTok and blowing up feeds from Seoul to NYC. It’s seasonal, chic, and pairs perfectly with cozy sweaters or glam outfits alike.
9. Cherry Chrome
The red chrome obsession has entered its winter phase, and we’re not mad about it. From Instagram reels to Pinterest inspo boards, it’s clear this combo is unstoppable. If you’re looking for something festive and fashion-forward, cherry red chrome is calling your name.
10. Snowflake Designs
Come December 1, snowflake nails are everywhere. From IG-worthy minimalist designs to full-on snowstorm manis, this trend screams holiday season. No matter your style, snowflakes are a winter staple that always look good in pics (and TikToks).
11. Aura Effect
Aura nails are still the cool-girl choice, and winter 2025 is seeing it in darker, moodier tones. With endless combos flooding TikTok, this trend is thriving for a reason. It’s the perfect balance of chic and artsy—and totally customizable.
12. Glazed Neutrals
For everyone craving soft glam, icy chrome like milky white is it. This look is polished perfection, working with every skin tone and outfit. Pinterest is drowning in inspo for this understated-but-stunning trend that’s perfect from December to February.
13. Wicked-Inspired Nails
Green nails are back in the spotlight, thanks to the upcoming Wicked movie. NailTok and Instagram are obsessed with this deep, vibrant shade. If you missed the Bratz-green trend, consider this your second chance to go all out.
14. Pink Chrome
Pink in winter? Surprisingly everywhere. Chrome pink nails are trending hard because they balance girly vibes with a frosty twist. NailTok stans are proving you can rock pink year-round and still be seasonally on point.
15. Dark French Tips
French tips, but make them moody. Navy, dark green and black tips have replaced classic white for a chic winter vibe. Celebs and influencers are spicing them up with celestial art, hearts, and pearls, making them an undeniable winter staple.
And that’s a wrap on winter 2024/25 nail trends! Now go book your nail tech or grab your polish stash—it’s time to make your nails the star of the show.
SEE ALSO: