Once the temperatures begin to drop, something magical happens to our manicure moodboards. Out go the soft pinks or deep purples of fall and in slides the most underrated shade of the season: blue gray.
It’s not quite navy, not quite slate. It’s the color of storm clouds right before snow, of frozen lakes at dusk, of that cashmere sweater you refuse to take off from November to March.
Blue gray nails are basically winter’s version of the little black dress: sophisticated, a tiny bit mysterious, and somehow flattering on literally everyone.
So grab your favorite blue gray polish (or bookmark this post and send dramatic swatch photos to your nail tech immediately). Winter just found its signature color, and darling, it looks incredible on you.
1. Deep Blue Gray Nail Polish on Square Nails
Go simple and chic with a deeper toned blue gray polish for a bold winter manicure.
2. Matte Gel Blue Gray Coffin Nails
Go for a velvety matte look with a touch of silver for a winter holiday party or sophisticated date night nail look.
3. Pastel Blue Gray Nails With Silver Glitter
Update your nails for the office Christmas party with this stunning glitter-encrusted blue gray manicure. These nails would also be uber-glam for a winter wedding mani!
4. Soft Blue Gray Korean Jelly Nails
Get the look of gray-blue glass with these shimmering acrylic jelly nails for nails that sparkle without glitter.
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5. Almond-Shaped Soft Blue Nails With a Blue Tip
Create a winter update on the classic French tipped manicure with these light blue tipped almond shaped acrylic nails that have a hint of gray for a frosty fab manicure.
6. Icy Blue Gray Chrome Nails
If you want a New Year’s Eve nail look that totally pops, these metallic chrome nails will make you look like the ice queen of the new year.
7. Blue Gray Aura Nails
Jump on the aura nails trend this winter by combining a blue and gray for a glow from within nail design.
8. Red French-Tipped Blue Gray Nails
Can’t decide between blue-gray nail polish or a festive red nail for the holidays? Combine the two with this red-tipped design on a solid blue gray polish for a nail design that pops!
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9. OPI’s “Designed To Be A Legend” Blue Gray Nail Polish
Add this blue-tinted nail polish from OPI to your digits for a pop of winter freshness with a white sweater or cream-colored outfit.
10. Blue Gray Acrylic Ombre Nails
For a tint of blue gray, consider an ombre nail look that has a soft nude base and fades into a soft blue tip for a subtle yet stunning winter manicure.
11. Blue Gray Almond Nails With Nail Art
Add some winter nail art to a blue-gray nail polish for some simple details that add character and interest to your holiday manicure.
12. Korean Acrylic Nails With Blue Gray Marble Design
These marbled nails are anything but boring. Wow the guests at a winter wedding with this utterly fabulous acrylic marbled manicure with 3D elements.
13. Pointed Blue Nails with Flower Nail Art
Get a frosty but fabulous flowered nail art look for your holiday dinner party with these stunning acrylic nails with a 3D design.
14. Winter-Themed Blue Gray Nail Art
Get into the winter holiday spirit with these blue-gray swirled nails for a chic but festive manicure.
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15. Blue Gray Glitter Nails
The holidays are the perfect time to add glitter everywhere. Update your holiday manicure with a few glitter-covered nails for a bit of extra sparkle.
I hope you found all the inspiration you need to try blue gray nails for winter. This underrated color combo is simple but stunning in the winter months and can dressed up or down depending on the holiday vibe you’re after!
