Snowflake Nails
Snowflake nails are the winter manicure everyone saves, from delicate hand-painted flurries to icy blue chrome and glittery Christmas sets. This board rounds up the prettiest snowflake nails by color and style - pink, blue, white, red, black and glitter - plus short-nail versions and simple step-by-step tutorials you can do at home with a dotting tool or even a bobby pin. Save the flurries you love and take them to your nail tech, or paint your own.
Best for: Winter, Christmas and holiday-party manicures on any nail length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you paint a snowflake on your nails?
Start with a base color, then use a fine detail brush or dotting tool to draw a small plus sign in white, add two diagonal lines through it, and finish each arm with tiny dots. A striper brush or even a toothpick works for beginners. Seal with a glossy top coat.
Can you do snowflake nails without a dotting tool?
Yes - a bobby pin, the tip of a toothpick or a fine paintbrush all make clean dots and lines. Dip it in white polish or gel and build the snowflake one stroke at a time.
What colors suit snowflake nails?
White and silver snowflakes pop on icy blue, deep navy, red, black or a soft milky base. For a subtle winter look, keep the base nude or pale pink and add white snowflakes on one or two accent nails.