There is a light nip in the air and our flannels are out, and we know the winter is here. With the temperatures dropping, winter has a charm of its own. And, when it comes to fashion and beauty, there’s no time like winter to look chicque. While you pay extra attention to your coats and makeup, please don’t forget your nails. On that note, Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India brings you some winter nail trends you should try.
In the world of beauty, there’s nothing easier than transitioning into a new season with season-appropriate trends. And we know, winter is ruled by all things shiny and tones warm. When it comes to nail colours and nail art, the mood remains the same. So, let’s pull our hands out of our gloves and get going for a change in the nails.
Chrome Winter Nail Trend
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Chrome nails have been a huge hit this season and were adorned by many across occasions and locations. Chrome nails consist of a shimmery sheen often applied on top of a base colour. The sheen in a chrome look is very different from that of glitter; due to how subtle it is, it almost looks metallic. Often done with colours such as silver, pink, golden, and icy blues, chrome nails are the perfect winter nail trends, whether you’re prepping up for festivities, or even otherwise!
Glitter Nails
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Taking the shine and sheen a notch higher are the glittered nails. Glitter or shimmer, also an evergreen is a great pick for winter considering the festivities of Christmas and New Year’s are around the corner. Pick up the glitter for all your nails or just as an accent and you’re good to go! You can achieve it from the comfort of your home as many brands now do nail paints with added glitter components.
Bold Nails
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Winters is the time for bold and dark nail shades. Keeping the nails short and topping them with bold colours like wine, olive, black, pine greens, and navy is one of those winter nail trends that can never go wrong. This year, get some of these colours and you’re all set to look smart, well-kempt, and really stylish, all at once.
Snow-Inspired Winter Nail Trends
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Snow is something we all associate with winter, and with the same emotion, one can not go wrong with nail akin snow. This can be done in various ways. You can either opt for plain but trending icy blue or white nail paints. Further, you can also try to go for French manicures with lighter shades on the inner end and whites on the tips. Also, you can get really creative and go in for nail art with snowflakes. The options and endless, but the results are always amazing.
Play Of Colours
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For this season, a lot of nail arts with a splash of colours will be a huge hit. Be it galaxy inspired nails with colours of cosmos, or animal prints, or even mermaid nails with colours of ocean. Dark coloured nail arts are the next thing to try this season.
So, what are you waiting for? Christmas? Pick your favourite winter nail trends for the season or experiment with them all. Just make sure you look really trendy while holding your cup of hot chocolate.
