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With winter’s blustery winds and low temps comes the need to update our beauty routines.

It’s because of this that snowflake nails are growing in popularity on social media.

snowflake accent manicure

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And don’t worry, we’d never leave you in the dark.

That’s why, below, you’ll discover the best snowflake nail designs Instagram has to offer.

Standalone Snowflake

@oliveandjune

Snowflake nails will look intricate even without a ton of effort.

White manicure with a snowflake accent nail

@oliveandjune

Here, it’s possible for you to see how merry a red and gold layering can look.

Mix-and-Match Snowflakes

More of a mix-and-match person?

Rose Gold Snowflakes

Rose gold nail polish makes for a stunning base.

Red manicure with chrome snowflakes and dots

@lolo.nailedit

Chrome Snowflakes

@tiffanyabbigailebeauty

Hoping for a more neutral-meets-negative-space idea?

Start with a clear or nude polish and then paint snowflakes in the metallic shade of your choosing.

Velvet Snowflake Mani

Intricate snowflakes paired with another of the years top nail trends?

Iridescent silver shimmer manicure

@essie

Minimalist Snowflakes

Another negative space idea is to paint only partial snowflakes on each nail.

While taking up less nail real estate, the design will remain just as Insta-worthy.

Subtle Snowflake Shimmer

An allover semi-holographic shimmer will do the trick, too.

Light pink manicure with snowflake designs and silver dots

@opi

Plus, it just so happens to be one of the easiest ways to obtain a snowflake-inspired nail look.

Pink and silver sparkle manicure with varied snowflake designs

@opi

Rose gold manicure with white snowflake designs and silver sparkle accent nail

@opi

Peachy nude nails with chrome snowflake designs and gold rings

@tiffanyabbigailebeauty

Blue velvet manicure with pink accent nails with white snowflakes

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Peachy nude manicure with minimalist white snowflakes

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Rose to silver ombre shimmer manicure

@aliciatnails

White opalescent manicure

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Pale pink nails with silver snowflake decals and confetti sparkles

@ricekittynails

Neutral nails with silver glitter ombre tips

@imarninails

Royal blue manicure with French tip accent nails featuring silver snowflakes

@tiffanyabbigailebeauty

French manicure with sheer shimmer overlay and white snowflake accent nails

@tiffanyabbigailebeauty

Pink and silver shimmer manicure with white snowflake nail designs

@amyle.nails