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It's time for a cozy manicure.
Winter is the time for getting cozy, from your head to your toes. That means fuzzy slippers, warm hats, and sweaters. But sweater weather doesn’t just mean throwing on a cute knit top. Embracing winter style means that you can have sweaters, knits, and cozy fabrics all the way to your fingertips.
Sweater nails are in the conversation. These detailed, usually textured designs evoke the warm and comfortable winter aesthetic of sitting by the fire and curling up with a cup of hot cocoa and a book.
But just as there are many sweaters designs on the racks, there are also many sweater designs in the nail salon.
Check out InStyle’s favorite take on the sweater nails trend below.
French Sleeves
Everything sounds good in French. This take on the sweater nails trend uses only the tips for that chic, French manicure look. Plus, the way that the tip is separated by holly gives this look an extra holiday feel.
Snowy and Soft
This white accent nail perfectly evokes the comfort of a soft and warm sweater on a snowy winter’s day. The 3D texture makes this look really pop!
Lovely Lace
Sweaters can have all sorts of fabrics on them, so what about a delicate fine lace to adorn your nails? We love how intricate and detailed this design is, especially when combined with the French tip.
Fishnets and Laces
For the grungier side of sweaters, try this cute combo of 3D laces and fishnet pinky nails.
The Blair Waldorf
Nothing says preppy like pearls. Mix that with a tweed-fabric effect, and you have the preppy-sweater look of the century. Xoxo, InStyle.
Sweetly Stitched
An embroidered sweater from your grandmother? Extremely sweet. An embroidered nail design from your nail artist? Also extremely sweet! We’re obsessed with both, and if your design can match your actual sweater’s embroidered pattern, well that’s just a bonus.
Santa’s Coat
Yes, even Santa gets cold and needs to wear a jacket. Get into the Christmas spirit with these cute Christmas nails, that evoke the festive comfort of Santa Clauses red coat with a white fluffy trim.
Painted Pastels
Hey—sometimes, we can have a chilly day in the spring! Combine the sweater trend with pastel colors for a look that you can wear now or stash away on your on spring mood board.
One Eggnog, Please
This eggshell, creamy white is the perfect, soft, winter shade. Use it for a glossy, sweater look and you have the perfect winter accent nail.
Leopard Sweater
For the Fran Drescher in all of us, this look is for someone that needs a little animal print sweater all year long. Add a little sparkle for an extra holiday feel.
Pick Your Print – Or Don’t
Why pick one sweater print when you can have them all? Don’t worry though, no animals were harmed in the making of this iconic set.
Dainty and Detailed
When it comes to sweater nails, the more detailed you go, the more realistic these textured designs can look. These are so intricately designed, we’re surprised they don’t keep your nails warm too.
Go for Gold
You probably don’t have a sweater like this, but maybe you should! Add a little metallic shine to your sweater nails for a fun and festive edge.
Mixed Media
This sweater pattern will stand out from the rest, by mixing sparkly and shiny polishes. The sparkly red base and the shiny textured design creates a cool, contrasting effect.
Snowflake Sweaters
What would be cuter than a sweater with a snowflake pattern? A set of nails with that same design. This cute snowflake nail design has all the texture that we love, with an extra touch of winter.
We Heart Patterns
While at first glance these sweater nails seem like they feature the usual pattern, a second look will reveal more. Check out the cute hearts on each sweater nail—what’s not to love?!
Matte
Sometimes, you can shine without any shine at all. We love this fully matte look combined with the sweater nails trend, for some extra texture to your nail set.