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Nail it this winter: embrace moody tones and icy pastels for a frosty finish

Moody tone nail colour. Image: Pexels As the chill sets in and we swap our sandals for boots, it's time to update our nail game to match the winter mood. This season, gel manicures are embracing a blend of cosy hues, playful textures, and a touch of sparkle. Rich, moody tones Winter nails are going full dark romance. Expect to see colours like Oxblood Red, Midnight Navy, and Espresso Brown everywhere. These shades are rich, dramatic, and a bit mysterious, like that one friend who always has great stories but never overshares. Bonus: they go with literally everything in your winter wardrobe. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Moody tone nail colour. Image: Pexel Pastels, but make it icy Just because it's gloomy outside doesn't mean you can't have a bit of fun. Pastels are sticking around, but with a cool, icy edge. Frosted Lilac, Winter Mint, and Powder Blue are the picks, think soft, dreamy, and TikTok-pretty. Pastel nail colour, winter mint. Image: X Chrome and metallics Want nails that scream 'I have my life together', even if you're just wearing Uggs to Spar? Chrome is it. Liquid Silver, Burnished Gold, and Gunmetal Grey are turning nails into jewellery. It's perfect for adding a little drama without needing to actually talk to anyone. Metalic Silver gel nails. Image: X/@komaco_komaco 3D nail art From tiny pearls and gold accents to embossed swirls and velvet finishes, texture is trending. This is for the bold babes who treat their hands like a Pinterest board. Add tiny snowflakes on a Cream Nude base or throw gems over a Plum Purple and you're instantly giving glam witch vibes. Textured gel nails. Image: X/@xameliax Short and chic Long claws are fun, but shorties are back with a vengeance. This winter, it's all about the Milky White, Deep Olive, or even a sassy Slate Blue. It's simple, it's sophisticated, and it won't break off when you open your Woolies yoghurt tub. Nudes and neutrals She's clean, she's polished. The "clean girl" aesthetic lives on, and she's rocking Soft Beige, Almond Nude, and Pink Latte nails. These tones are timeless, office-friendly, and oh-so-French café. Add a glossy top coat and maybe a dainty gold decal if you're feeling spicy. Nude nail colour. Image: Pexels Dark aura nails These are the nails you'd wear to manifest under the full moon. Think Blackened Emerald, Deep Ruby fading into Amethyst Smoke, all layered with aura-like gradients. They're moody, mystical, and Instagram-ready. Dark aura nail colour. Image: X/@uuu000kiii Keep your hands moisturised (no one likes ashy cuticles), and don't skip the base coat. A little hand cream in your bag goes a long way. So go on, book that nail appointment or bring out your DIY kit. This winter, your nails deserve to shine even if the sun doesn't.