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 Cherry Mocha #751, $10 at DND Gel
The brand's deep cherry purple brown is viral for a reason.
Mineral Fusion Slate Nail Polish, $4.49 at Mineral Fusion
A moody gray with a cream finish.
Chanel Boy de Chanel, $32 at Chanel
The perfect shade of black.
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 Ascension, $10.50 at ORLY
Nothing says winter like metallic blue shimmer.
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 Fable, $18 at JINsoon
Serving real royal vibes.
Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in 111 Fluer-t, $7.49 at Target
Fulfilling all your frosty fantasies.
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 Time For Trafalgar Square Quick Drying Nail Polish, $9 at Nails inc
An inky blue that's borderline black.
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 Lakur Enhanced Colour in Slopeside, $16 at Londontown
This flushed rose chrome will go perfectly with all of those designer skiwear collections.
Nailberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer in Hot Coco, $21 at Nailberry
Stay warm with this rich cocoa espresso.
