Chill Out With These Celebrity-Inspired Winter Nail Art Trends

The Frosty Season Beyond the Holidays

There’s more to winter than just decking the halls. Sure, the festive season is the highlight – it's not called "the most wonderful time of the year" for nothing. But what about when the tinsel's tucked away and the nights feel longer than a Netflix binge? That's when we look for bright spots, and for some of us, that gleam comes from our fingertips. If you need some winter nail inspo, look no further than the celebrities who are already nailing it.

Celebrity Nail Art: More Than Just a Manicure

Celebs, with access to top-tier nail techs and endless events to flaunt their manis, have become the ultimate nail influencers. Take Hailey Bieber, who pushed the chrome “glazed donut” trend into the spotlight, or Cynthia Erivo, infamous for her extravagant nail art. Whether you’re into chic French manicures or daring designs, there's a celeb trend to match your style.

“Whatever your preferred manicure style is, there’s a celebrity out there who is on the same wavelength and whose nails deserve a spot on your winter mani mood board.”

Star-Studded Nails to Emulate This Winter

Why just sip hot chocolate when you can wear it? Kerry Washington's cocoa manicure is a sweet treat this winter. Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber’s chrome and cat-eye velvet nails, designed by Zola Ganizgort, mimic a frosty ice storm. And for those who love a moody vibe, Kate Hudson’s aura manicure – crafted by Brittney Boyce – combines a dark base with icy accents, perfect for the season.

Animal prints are never out of style, especially during the holidays. Take cues from Vanessa Hudgens’ leopard tips, also by Ganzigort, or channel your inner romantic with Selena Gomez's bejeweled look, courtesy of Tom Bachick. If classic is more your speed, Ariana Grande showed us how to remix the French manicure at the Wicked: For Good premiere.

Winter Nail Art: The Celeb Edition

Kylie Jenner’s plaid nails, another Ganzigort creation, scream winter coziness even though they were meant for fall. Switch to cooler tones to amp up the winter feel. Lastly, Cynthia Erivo’s caramel French tips with chocolate outlines are a nod to the ‘90s that we didn’t know we needed.