From Icy Pastel Blue To Cherry Red, 7 Trendy Nail Colours To Try This Winter

The air is crisp, the sweaters are out, and your seasonal mani needs a major mood shift. This winter, nail trends are veering between two gorgeous extremes: the cosy, rich comfort of a fireplace, and the ethereal, icy sparkle of a fresh snowfall. Ditch the basic neutrals; we're talking sophistication, depth, unexpected shimmer, and shades that look really, really expensive.

Trendy Nail Colours to Try This Winter

This season, your fingertips are officially your best accessory. Here are the seven trendy nail colours dominating celebrity manicurists' chairs and social feeds this winter season:

1. Mocha Latte Brown

Move over, beige: brown has just become the ultimate sophisticated neutral for winter, a warm, grounding anchor to any look. This isn't some dusty '90s brown; this is a luxe, creamy shade reminiscent of a steaming café au lait or polished leather. It looks incredible paired with gold jewellery and a cashmere sweater.

2. Icy Pastel Blue

Embrace the chill. While winter traditionally means deep hues, this year we're channelling our inner Elsa with shades of light, frosty blue. This shade is clean, bright, and completely unexpected. For maximum impact, choose a shade with a soft silver shimmer or a frosted, pearlescent finish to really capture that 'ice sculpture' effect.

3. Deep Cherry Red

Sure, a winter classic, but this year's iteration is darker, deeper, and sultrier than ever. We're talking about rich, wine-inspired reds that are leaning well into plum and garnet territory, a colour that screams confidence and timeless elegance. It's a bold look that manages to feel completely refined. A deep cherry red applied to square-shaped nails is the fastest route to looking effortlessly chic this season.

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4. Midnight Navy Blue

When black feels too stark, go navy. This colour adds an instant layer of depth and high fashion to your manicure. It's moody and modern but serves as a chic and truly sophisticated alternative to classic black. It works beautifully with winter neutrals like grey, camel, and cream.

5. Frosted Taupe

If you tend to opt for minimal and festive sparkle, the soft pearlescent trend is meant for you. Frosted taupe or holographic pearly white polish cloaks your nails in a delicate, shifting sheen that looks like moonlight on snow. This shade is perfect in a full and luminous application or can be used in such a modern way as an update to the French manicure tip.

6. Deep Forest Green

Would it even be winter without a rich jewel tone? Deep forest green is the unexpected hero of the season, serving up an earthy yet elevated hue that works with everything from gold jewellery to holiday greenery. Keep the shape short and square or squoval. A high-gloss topcoat on this shade ensures it looks rich and expensive, not flat.

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7. Velvety Mulled Plum

A complex, intoxicating shade that resides exactly between deep burgundy and moody purple. Mulled plum is dramatic, yet not overpowering, and echoes the jewel-toned mood running through this season's fashion runways. It's a colour as luxurious as velvet, as perfectly aged wine.

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