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We know you have your cozy coats and dry skin saviors on standby, which means you're almost ready to brave the cold while looking your absolute best — but not until you get your nails winter-ready. A cool-toned mani is a quick and easy way to look like you made an effort on mornings where all you can manage is to bundle up in your warmest layers and an oversized scarf. We've found 12 of the prettiest seasonal nail polish shades from deep reds and greens to icy blues and lilacs. Take your pick, ahead.
LeChat Dare to Wear Nail Lacquer in Hypnotic ($12): This mesmerizing, color-changing polish goes from green to purple to teal depending on the angle and lighting.
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in You're a Mean One ($8): Despite the name, there's nothing Grinchy about this shimmery purple polish.
Base Coat Nail Polish in Gravity ($20): Organic, vegan, and free of the eight most toxic ingredients usually found in nail polish, this deep navy blue shade is a bold yet practical hue for winter.
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Darjeeling Darling ($18): Forests and pine trees come to mind with this richly pigmented evergreen shade.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Dreams Need Clara-fication ($13): This long-lasting icy blue from OPI's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" Collection will have you dreaming of cozy chalets and glacier views.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Blacquer ($18): Sometimes, all you want is a black polish that's clearly black. No blue, purple, or red undertones here.
Essie Nail Enamel in Just the Way Your Arctic ($9): This cool lilac hue is one we would happily wear into spring too.
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Vernis Couture Colour in Blop ($28): Think of this denim hue as the grown-up version of the blue nails you rocked in middle school.
Emilie Heathe Nail Artist in Half and Half ($28): Snowy white is a welcome departure from winter's typically darker nail shades.
Zoya Professional Lacquer in Kateri ($10): Brown is an oft-forgotten shade, especially when it comes to nails, but we think this creamy mahogany will change your mind.
YSL Beauty La Laque Couture Nail Polish in Gris Graffiti ($28): Pale gray is an instant stunner in dreary winter weather.
NARS Nail Polish in Endless Night ($20): Year after year, this moody black grape hue is a holiday favorite for anyone looking for a vampy mani.
Which nail polish colors will you be wearing this winter? Tell us about it @BritandCo!
Which nail polish colors will you be wearing this winter? Tell us about it @BritandCo!
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