29 Snowflake Nail-Art Ideas to Bring Winter to Your Fingertips
A bright, snowy day can be at your fingertips — all you need is some festive snowflake nail art. It's officially the holiday season, and with the most wonderful time of the year comes an array of seasonal beauty looks. From holiday makeup ideas to fun holiday hairstyles to wear to your upcoming parties, it's time to give your routine a cheery makeover. What better way to do that than trialing a new set of winter nails or holiday nail art? Going to the salon is especially exciting around this time of year, and with good reason, because it's finally seasonally appropriate to deck out your hands with magical illustrations. One of the most popular is snowflake nail designs.
Even when there isn't any real snow on the ground, you can wear beautiful snowy 'scapes on your fingertips. Your options for snowflake nail art are endless, but we love manicures with chrome designs, glitter, and fun accents like pearls and charms.
Instagram is filled with talented nail artists showing off a wintry mix of festive art to display on your fingertips. If you're looking to step up your nail game this season, we've rounded up some of the cutest snowflake nail-art designs just for you. Whether you're looking for something that's realistically white, glittery, or something entirely different, we've got you covered. Make sure you bookmark this page so you can bring it with you to the salon later.
Frosty-Tip Snowflake Nails
You can never go wrong with ombré nails, and these glittery tips with white snowflakes can be worn for the holidays and beyond.
Silver and White Snowflake Nails
Red-and-white nails are ideal for the season, and this french manicure with red stripes, hearts, and white and silver snowflakes are a fun approach to the holidays.
Glittery Pink Snowflake Nails
Pink can be a holiday color when you add shimmery white snowflakes.
White Flower Snowflake Nails
These clear nails are decorated with delicate white snowflakes and flowers, making them look like a winter wonderland.
Iridescent Snowflake Nails
It's clear that iridescent nails are a must-try, and this chic set with white snowflakes is the perfect way in on the trend.
Gold-Snowflake-Tip Nails
Another way in on a minimal holiday manicure is by adding gold snowflakes atop a nude set.
Sparkly-Tip Snowflake Nails
Looking to make your manicure stand out without doing too much? Trade in your usual white french-manicure tips for sparkly snowflakes.
Gray Matte Snowflake Nails
If the classic holiday colors aren't your thing, opt for gray and white snowflakes to keep you in the spirit of the season.
Candy Canes and White Snowflake Nails
Give your nails the cozy treatment, like this chic french set. Candy-cane stripes, white snowflakes, and cable-knit detailing are a great combination.
Glittery Pink Snowflake Nails
Customize a holiday manicure this season with the designs of your choice, like this glittery pink set featuring white snowflakes, stripes, and a reindeer graphic.
Blue and Iridescent Snowflake Nails
These blue marble nails adorned with iridescent snowflakes and gems are sure to turn heads at your next holiday party.
Red-and-Green French Snowflake Nails
This simple yet statement-making Christmas set, featuring sparkly green and red polish with white snowflakes, just screams holidays.
Pink Ombré Snowflake Nails
If you're into pink and bling, this pink glittery ombré set with snowflakes of varying sizes is perfect for you.
Short French Snowflake Nails
Keep it classy and minimal with a short french set decorated with intricate, silver snowflakes.
"Frozen"-Inspired Snowflake Nails
Between the "Frozen" drawings, iridescent jewels, and icy-gray cable-knit detailing, this winter wonderland manicure is perfect for the season.
Nude Silver Snowflake Nails
Matte nails are always in, and this set is decorated with silver chrome details, making it especially trendy.
White and Glittery Snowflake Nails
You can never go wrong with a white manicure, much less one with glitter snowflakes.
White Snowflakes With Black Glitter Nails
Put a fun twist on the classic french manicure with white snowflakes layered over black glitter polish. Rock it on your natural nails or acrylics.
Glittery White Snowflake Nails
Go big or go home with these glittery nails adorned with silver and iridescent gems and white glittery snowflakes.
Blue Metallic Snowflake Nails
Play with fun shapes like stiletto nails to create a unique holiday set featuring blue metallic snowflakes.
Red Snowflake Nails
If you're in the mood for some Christmas spirit, you may want to go with an ombré and nude set decorated with red and white snowflakes.
Metallic Blue and White Snowflake Nails
This blue metallic set with white snowflakes just screams winter wonderland.
Mix-and-Match Christmas Snowflake Nails
These mix-and-match snowflake nails are decorated with a gingerbread man, Christmas tree, and white snowflakes. It was practically made for minimalists.
Blue Marble and White Snowflake Nails
Put a fun twist on marble nails with this set featuring white snowflakes and iridescent gems.
Iridescent French Tip Snowflake Nails
What's better than a classic french manicure? A set with iridescent snowflakes.
Clear Ombré White Snowflakes Nails
In need of a neutral set that'll go with any outfit? Look no further, because a clear white ombré set is the way to go. Add subtle designs like white and silver snowflakes, and you're all set.
Pink Metallic Snowflake Nails
'Tis the season of bling, and these pink nails with metallic snowflakes and white, glittery swirls are sure to put you in the spirit. If you're feeling super extra, add some silver gems.
Blue Metallic Stars and Snowflakes Nails
With the metallic nail trend ever evolving, combine blue metallic snowflakes and stars with nude ombré nails for a well-balanced set.
Pink and White Glitter Snowflake Nails
Another pink design option for the holidays is this iridescent and pink snowflake look.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Sarah Siegel is a former assistant editor for PS Beauty. She loves everything cute and has more lipstick than you could ever imagine.
Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.