Some nail trends are inherently tied to the season. Neon colors and juicy fruit designs are prime examples of popular choices in summer and spring. For autumn, natural colors and vampy hues are ideal for chilly mornings and fall festivities. But when winter rolls around, there’s just one trend that comes to mind: sweater nails. Cozy and warm like your favorite knitwear or throw, they are the epitome of a cool winter design.
What are sweater nails?
Sweater nails are a unique manicure design that brings the coziness of knits to life. That said, the essence of this design is texture, and it is made to mimic the knit-like pattern of your favorite knit on your nails. Recreating the look takes some time but is pretty easy to DIY with the right tools. The key to mastering the look is creating 3D elements, either with a brush or nail art tool, and then creating contrast with a matte finish. Most sweater designs embrace a completely shine-free look, but you can get creative with glossy bits to enhance the contrast of the look.
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Sweater nail looks to try
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Mixed Winter Nails
Mixed Winter Nails
Why settle for one design when you can go all out with a mixed manicure? This set blends cozy sweater nails with snowflakes and chrome elements to create an icy look. However, if you want to amp up the glam, you can sprinkle a few rhinestones on for added sparkle.
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Pretty Pastels
Pretty Pastels
Pastel colors are usually associated with spring. However, pairing them with this textured design gives them a distinctly wintery feel. To keep them feeling cozy, try using muted colors and soft cream polishes.
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Fall Colors
Fall Colors
This design celebrates the textural elements of knitwear, so it only makes sense that a manicure of cozy fall colors is the perfect pairing. Even better? You don't have to decide on just one shade. Instead opt for a gradient of nudes and taupe hues.
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Wintergreen
Wintergreen
'Tis the season for holiday manicures. But if glitter and sparkles aren't your thing, you can still lean into the holiday with this festive look. It features a collection of accent nails, including a forest green sweater design.
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Black & Cream
Black & Cream
There's no denying the allure of a manicure with contrasting colors. This set takes that idea to new levels by pairing it with sweater-printed tips and a simple line design. The result is a contemporary-looking manicure that's also elegant.
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Fuzzy Sweater Nails
Fuzzy Sweater Nails
Sure, this isn't the typical raised sweater design. But the fuzzy appearance of the polish gives the manicure a warm and cuddly feel. The vibrant colors only add to the cozy winter feel, just like a bold fuzzy sweater.
