I'm not a fan of winter. I will never truly adapt to the cold, dark days and the constant dry skin. But there is a silver lining: I'm a big fan of the best winter 2025 nail trends—and never deny myself the treat of a manicure once the chill sets in. I usually keep things simple with a short nail and a moody hue to match my seasonal depression, or I opt for some holiday nail art. However, this year's winter manicure trends have me excited to change things up.
For nail shapes? We can bid farewell to Sabrina Carpenter's beloved short square nails in favor of longer almond and oval shapes. But color-wise, we're sticking to the status quo. "We tend to lean into darker tones for the winter months naturally," says Natalie Minerva, OPI Global Brand Ambassador and nail artist. So it's safe to say the deep reds, chocolate browns, shades of dark green, and midnight blue aren't going anywhere.
