10 Snowflake Nail Designs That Stay Chic
Snowflake nail designs that look grown up: tiny white snowflakes, silver snowflake accents, icy blue French tips, frosted glitter and minimalist winter nail art.
The palette
Snowflake nails can look childish fast. The trick is to keep the snowflakes small, use one or two colours, and leave plenty of bare space around them.
These ten designs keep the winter feeling and lose the craft-fair look.
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1. Tiny White Snowflakes
One tiny white snowflake on each sheer nail.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Sheer with white snowflakes
- Salon level
- Moderate
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2. Silver Snowflake Accent
Milky white nails with one silver snowflake.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Milky with silver
- Salon level
- Moderate
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3. Icy Blue French
A pale blue French tip with a tiny snowflake.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Sheer with ice blue
- Salon level
- Moderate
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4. Frosted Glitter
Fine white glitter like fresh frost.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Frost glitter
- Salon level
- Easy
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5. Navy and Snowflakes
Midnight navy with tiny white snowflakes.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Navy with white
- Salon level
- Moderate
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6. Matte Grey Snow
Soft matte grey with glossy white snowflakes.
- Shape
- Squoval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Matte with nail art
- Shade
- Grey with white
- Salon level
- Moderate
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7. Snowflake Half Moons
A white half moon with a tiny snowflake inside.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Nude with white
- Salon level
- Advanced
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8. Red and Snow
Classic red with one snowflake accent nail.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Red with white
- Salon level
- Moderate
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9. Sweater and Snowflake
A cable knit texture next to a snowflake nail.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Matte with nail art
- Shade
- Cream knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
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10. Chrome Snowflakes
Silver chrome snowflakes on a sheer base.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss and chrome
- Shade
- Sheer with chrome snowflakes
- Salon level
- Advanced
Our favourite is the tiny white snowflake on a sheer base. It is festive up close and clean from across the room.
For more holiday sets, see short Christmas nails and Christmas French tips.
Your questions, answered
How do I keep snowflake nails from looking childish?
Keep the snowflakes tiny, stick to white or silver, and use a neutral or sheer base with plenty of bare space.
Can I do snowflake nails at home?
Yes. Snowflake stickers or a fine detail brush with white polish are the easiest options.
When should I wear snowflake nails?
From December through January. They work for Christmas and still feel right after the holidays.
Part of our guide: The Holiday Nail Guide
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