Fariha Bhanji

Hottest Nail Polish Trends for Winter

A dark polish or color, whether it's purple, red, maroon, or even black, makes your hands look chic and gives a sense of grown-up elegance. We adore dark nails, and here are our favorite looks for winter.

Glittery Metallic

How can you not be completely taken with these gorgeous, glittery tones? Metallics have been spotted everywhere in fashion this winter season, but right now, it’s all about wearing these hues on your nails. In my opinion, these shades are the best of both worlds: they bring the gorgeous sparkle of your favorite jewelry to your nails, allowing you to rock some bling without piling on the pieces. Plus, in these dark winter months, seeing a hint of sparkle as you glance down at your hands can give you a much-needed pick-me-up. Put blizzards and ice aside this winter and choose to sparkle instead!

Grey/Mushroom/Taupe

This is probably favorite of all the nail trends this season. The “greige” (a mixture of gray and beige), continued into the fall, and is still super popular this winter. This trend just won’t die, and for that, polish addicts are eternally grateful. These colors are beautiful blends of taupe, brown, grey, and sometimes purple. They seem to be universally flattering, and are truly the new neutral. Plus, they go with every outfit and are suitable for work or class during the day, while transitioning flawlessly into night. These polish hues are definitely here to stay!

Super Dark, Almost Black

We know that dark nails are nothing new for the chillier months of the year, but what’s different this year is that those dark colors are super dark, and crazily close to black. The most-worn ones seem to be deep plum, dark graphite, and rich navy. There are so many ways to wear this trend: You can basically pick any color and then find its deepest version! Why not try a deep red wine color, or a blue-green variation? If you’re feeling extra crazy, spring for some glitter or iridescence! This trend is incredibly versatile and that’s what makes it so great.