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Morgan Schimminger

The Best Winter Nail Polish Colors to See You Through the Freezing Temperatures and All That Snow

They'll keep you cozy for the rest of winter. (Credit: Courtesy of Nailberry)

Let's face it. Winter can be downright depressing. It's bleak, cold and while snow looks pretty falling to the ground, after a couple of days it takes on a dingy tone. Here's how to make the best of the situation, though. By buying a selection of winter nail polish colors.

Something about the act of applying these shades makes the season brighter. Even though none of these hues can be considered bright. No, in reality they're deeper, richer, but still dynamic. You've got your trending cherry cola color, the ideal shade of black, a cool gray along with a nod to Pantone's Peach Fuzz. Then there are the greens, the browns and the blues. All guaranteed to help you beat the winter blues.

Naturally, most are matte. Although there's nothing that says you can't shine after the holidays are over. Something about a little shimmer reminds us of ice, especially icicles, in the best possible way, of course. Metallics are also trending on the fashion front so rocking them on your nails makes total sartorial sense.

The great thing about nail polish is that you can completely change a look for not a lot of money. The highest priced must-have shade of the season is only $32. And that's just because it's Chanel. On the way opposite side of the spectrum, Mineral Fusion's slate-toned polish is on sale for just $4.49.

Ready to make winter a bit better? Here are the top winter nail polish colors to help you make it through most people's least favorite season of the year.

DND Gel

DND Gel Cherry Mocha #751, $10 at DND Gel

The brand's deep cherry purple brown is viral for a reason.

Mineral Fusion

Mineral Fusion Slate Nail Polish, $4.49 at Mineral Fusion

A moody gray with a cream finish.

Chanel

Chanel Boy de Chanel, $32 at Chanel

The perfect shade of black.

Manucurist Paris

Manucurist Paris Natural Nail Polish in Artichaut, $14 at Manucurist Paris

It's the soft yellowish undertones that make this herbal green shade pop.

ORLY

ORLY Ascension, $10.50 at ORLY

Nothing says winter like metallic blue shimmer.

Deborah Lippman

Deborah Lippman Gel Lab Pro Color in Blinding Lights, $20 at Deborah Lippman

Consider it a shout-out to Pantone's Color of the Year.

JINsoon

JINsoon Fable, $18 at JINsoon

Serving real royal vibes.

Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in 111 Fluer-t, $7.49 at Target

Fulfilling all your frosty fantasies.

Aprés Nail

Aprés Nail Gel Couleur in Autumn Apricot, $11.99 at Beyond Polish

It may be called Autumn Apricot, but this hue has winter written all over it.

Nails inc

Nails inc Time For Trafalgar Square Quick Drying Nail Polish, $9 at Nails inc

An inky blue that's borderline black.

Essie

Essie Nail Polish in Meet Me at Midnight, $10 at CVS

You'll instantly fall in love with this deep olive with yellow undertones.

Londontown

Londontown Lakur Enhanced Colour in Slopeside, $16 at Londontown

This flushed rose chrome will go perfectly with all of those designer skiwear collections.

Nailberry

Nailberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer in Hot Coco, $21 at Nailberry

Stay warm with this rich cocoa espresso.

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