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20 Dark Winter Nails To Try This, You Guessed It, Winter

By Kelsey Frey | January 9, 2023 | Updated on July 10, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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Take your winter look to the next level with these designs for dark winter nails. Our rationale? It gets dark early, so your manicure should obviously match. With a heavy helping of glitter, of course.

For this vibe, you’ll want to use plenty of deep, rich colors like green, red, blue, purple, and black. In addition to these jewel tones, you’ll find glitter, gold accents, snowflakes, and sweater texture (we promise it’ll make sense below).

Bonus points if your nails have all four. We almost have enough for a free stuffed animal!
Dark Winter Nails

So, when you’re ready to dive into the depths of winter, pick your favorite nail art ideas to paint next to the roaring fireplace. Since we know you won’t be venturing outside in that weather.

 

The 20 Best Ideas for Dark Winter Nails

1. Matte Navy Snowflake and Sweater Press On Nails

You can finally match your sweater to your nails! It won’t be nearly as warm but at least you’ll look stylish sipping your hot chocolate. With whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles of course. And maybe some whiskey for good measure.

Dark Winter Nails - Matte Navy Snowflake & Sweater Press On Nails
Photo Credit: @sydney3threenails

 

2. Galaxy Nail Design

If you squint really hard at these nails, it’ll feel like you’re actually in space. Those billionaires sure look silly, now!

Dark Winter Nails - Galaxy Nail Design
Photo Credit: @emmas.nailart_

 

3. Grey Almond-Shaped Nails With Rainbow Glitter

Sick of gray winter days? Just add glitter! It makes everything better. Well, maybe not meatloaf. Definitely not meatloaf.

Dark Winter Nails - Grey Almond-Shaped Nails With Rainbow Glitter
Photo Credit: @bysarahnailartist

 

4. Negative Space Nail Design

We’re positive that everyone will love these negative space nails. See what we did there? Go ahead, you can laugh now! We’re waiting…

Dark Winter Nails - Negative Space Nail Design
Photo Credit: @glossytipped

 

5. Dark Purple Glitter and Black Lace Nail Art

Bored of glitter like you’re bored of the cold weather? Just add lace and watch the magic happen. We’re not sure what will happen exactly, but something is bound to, we’re sure of it!

Dark Winter Nails - Dark Purple Glitter & Black Lace Nail Art
Photo Credit: @auralitenailsbycari

 

6. Plum Swirls With Gold Glitter

All the sugar plums have danced out of our head, but now these plum swirls have taken over. We just want one night of normal dreams!

Dark Winter Nails - Plum Swirls With Gold Glitter
Photo Credit: @poshandpolished___

 

7. Matte Brown Almond-Shaped Nails With a Gold Accent Nail

At this point, adding a touch of gold to matte nails is our only personality trait.

Dark Winter Nails - Matte Brown Almond-Shaped Nails With a Gold Accent Nail
Photo Credit: @jark.nails

 

8. Burgundy Coffin Nails

Your nails don’t need to be this long to embrace a dreamy burgundy look, but it does give you more room to work with. And since we’re always running out of room in our closet, we’ll never say no to extra space.

Dark Winter Nails - Burgundy Coffin Nails
Photo Credit: @nailsbykatheryn

 

9. Dark Purple Pop Art Nails

Pop art nails, meet moody winter nails. We get a plus one to your future wedding, right?

Dark Winter Nails - Dark Purple Pop Art Nails
Photo Credit: @alicepaintsnails

 

10. Tortoiseshell Accent Nail With Gold Leaf

The tortoiseshell pattern is one of the hot nail trends of 2023, and we’re pretty obsessed with it as a dark winter nail design. Sorry, hare! Try again in the spring?

Dark Winter Nails - Tortoise Shell Accent Nail With Gold Leaf
Photo Credit: @zeeceebeauty

 

11. Black And Gold Reverse French Stiletto Nails

Classy, moody, and just slightly witchy. These stiletto gold cuffed nails can seamlessly transition from shoveling to seances, and would only be better if they could just magically make all that snow disappear.

Dark Winter Nails - Black And Gold Reverse French Stiletto Nails
Photo Credit: @mbeautiie

 

12. Dark Marbled Nails

Everything looks more festive with a hint of gold. Like your house. And your nails. And your cat! Sorry, Fluffers.

Dark Winter Nails - Dark Marbled Nails
Photo Credit: @notorious_nails_

 

13. Dark Green Nails With a Gold Line

Jazz up a plain green look with a striking gold line. Or, a gold wave, if you forgot a ruler.

Dark Winter Nails - Dark Green Nails With a Gold Line
Photo Credit: @natalie_thedollshouse

 

14. Dark Gray Snowflake Nails With a Cable Knit Design

This nail art pays homage to all the best parts of winter: sparkly decorations, fluffy snow, and cozy sweaters. And, the inevitable gray slush that sticks around until April.

Dark Winter Nails - Dark Gray Snowflake Nails With a Cable Knit Design
Photo Credit: @ellielouisenails

 

15. Dark Blue Nails With White Stars

You won’t even need a reference photo for these starry nails because it’s already dark out. Just look up and there you go!

Dark Winter Nails - Dark Blue Nails With White Stars
Photo Credit: @natalie_thedollshouse

 

16. Black Nails With Glitter

Plain black? Basic. Plain black with glitter? Sparkly basic. Plain black with glitter and a Starbucks in hand? Perfection.

Dark Winter Nails - Black Nails With Glitter
Photo Credit: @lazydaynails

 

17. Fire Nails

Cold hands? Keep them warm all winter with this fiery look. But gloves are a good back up plan, too.

Dark Winter Nails - Fire Nails
Photo Credit: @setsbyoona

 

18. Space Nails

These nails are outta this world! But we’re sure they’ll come back before our next writing assignment is due. Right, guys?

Dark Winter Nails - Space Nails
Photo Credit: @mericlenails

 

19. Plaid Nails

One of the best parts of winter is cozying up on the couch under a blanket. Until you add another blanket. And then three more. Your nails turn into a blanket. You now exist among the blanket people. Life is good.

Dark Winter Nails - Plaid Nails
Photo Credit: u/SaintsRebel

 

20. Black Checkered Nails

Here’s our formal petition to make all chess and checker boards sparkly. Next, we tackle world peace!

Dark Winter Nails - Black Checkered Nails
Photo Credit: u/Squelseaa
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Kelsey Frey
Kelsey Frey
Kelsey Frey is a writer at Let's Eat Cake. She currently covers nail trends and nail art, but has also written about travel, food, and drinks. She has a travel blog, Sights Better Seen, and has written for publications like Campspot and International Living.

When she's not busy writing, Kelsey spends her time outdoors as much as possible, whether that's hiking, camping, or jumping into the nearest body of water. Follow her on Instagram @sightsbetterseen.
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