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With this in mind, we love the idea of opting forgel nailsduring the coldest months of the year.

Keep reading to uncover over a dozen winter gel nail ideas.

A cobalt blue manicure in almond-shaped nails

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Pearl White Nails

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Let’s start with a classic.

This shimmeringpearlescentwhite polish is nothing short of breathtaking.

This exact shade,Freshwater Pearlby Gelcare Official, has unfortunately been archived.

A white satin pearl manicure, viewed close to the fingertips

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Gel polish also comes in handy for nail art since it will help it last for weeks on end.

To ensure your chrome nails last for weeks on end, opt for a gel tool.

To create this look, nail artist Dayanna I.

red french tips with snowflake details

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Green Cat-Eye Nails

We love the look ofcat-eye nails, like this head-turning green mani.

They look out of this world, no?

To recreate this look, get hands-on with an ApresGel-X Nail Extension Kit($107).

A red chrome manicure held over jeans

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Cobalt Gel Nails

Cobalt blue is cool, royal, and goes with just about everything.

The shade used here is OPI’sGelColor Nail Gel Polishin Award for Best Nails Goes To ($21).

Then, use a fine-lining nail art brush to carefully add the negative-spaceFrench tips.

A green cat-eye magnetic manicure, hand with fingers toward the palm

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Micro Silver Glitter Nails

Love a shimmery nail moment?

Consider a gel glitter mani.

For a base that glossy, gel has to be at play.

A red jelly manicure, viewed close up

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White Ombre Chrome Nails

White ombrechrome tipsare whimsical for winter.

Add a few gold starbursts to up the fairytale vibes.

Then, encase it all with a clear gel top coat to ensure it lasts for weeks.

a bright cobalt blue manicure

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Green Foil Nails

When the nails are this glossy, you know gel is to thank.

Dainty Bow Nails

ICYMI,bows are very in right now.

From hair accessories and UGG accents to Christmas trees fully decked out in the darling detail,bowsare everywhere.

a manicure that is half pinky nude, half red glitter with white french negative-space tips

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Here’s proof that they can look good on your nails, too.

Up to you if you want to wear them for so long that gel is warranted.

Cool Beige

This creamy and cool beige nail color feels perfect for winter.

a close up of a gel manicure with a subtle shimmer

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It’s cozy and soft while nodding to wishes for warmth.

The color in question is GelcareUV Gel Nail Polishin Dunes ($20).

an aura manicure with chrome french tips

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a manicure with chrome ombre tips

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an evergreen manicure with shimmery accent nails

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a red manicure with bow details, viewed against a Christmas tree

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an icy blue chrome manicure

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a short, subtle beige manicure

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