The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut,
why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you?
It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick your year off on a fanciful foot.
From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into it
But wearing nail polish isn't just a preventative measure in the winter. It's also a fun way to show off your personality and embrace current trends. "Winter is the time for darker, warmer colors. Warm reddish browns are very popular right now," says Eunice Park, Research and Development Manager from Aprés Nail.
"Burgundy is also a classic winter color you can't go wrong with." And with more than 20.1 million views on TikTok, the emerging peekaboo nail trend is also set to take off this winter (the trend was also see
n during New York Fashion Week). "The peekaboo look has one color/design on the bottom of the nail and another color/design on the top," Park adds.
This year especially nails are proving to be more of a delight than ever. Who among us hasn’t experienced the momentary joy of looking down in between endless meetings or yet another round of handwashing to delight in a fun print, a hint of shimmer, or a pop of our favorite winter nail polish peering back at us?
This season the biggest nail designs are all about maximum fun with minimal work. Sure, there are the beautiful deep greens and dark red nail polishes that always trend as the best winter nail colors. But there are also plenty of unexpected winter manicures you can easily paint from the comfort of your couch (preferably with a glass of wine and something feel-good pulled up on Netflix).
Think glittery shades that look just as good with sweats as they do with the perfect winter hairstyles and winter makeup, or quirky stickers that give the look of nail art without any of the fuss.
Ahead, check out these luxe lacquers to keep your nails in tip-top shape and on trend. Whether you're searching for winter nail colors for dark skin, fair skin or anything in between, here are the best nail polish colors for winter.Click to watch the video