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As temperatures drop, and oversized cable knits and nights cozying up by the fire are in store, why not have a matching manicure? It is called sweater weather for a reason after all.
A sweater manicure is a chic design that works with all nails lengths and colors. It is the type of manicure that is perfect for the colder months, and the holiday season.
Sweater Nail Designs
The textured print of criss-cross patterns can be seen all over social media.
The main goal of these intricate designs is to make the nails look like they’ve been woven into a cozy fabric, which is done using a layering technique that can even be done at home.
It will take some steady hands, and plenty of practice, but it is totally doable to skip the nail salon and do these winter designs at home.
Prep your nails with clean cuticles. Apply your base coat of choice. Matte polishes are preferred to really get the knitted effect.
Using a fine nail art brush, draw straight vertical lines starting at your cuticle and extending toward the tip of your nail. Using the same flat brush, create “stitches” to replicate the look of knitwear.
Paint short diagonal lines across the nail. Apply a matte top coat to set in the soft textures. Not only are these delicate nail designs so chic, they are the perfect mood-booster for those very cold days.
Scroll down for sweater nail designs to cozy up to this winter.
Accent Nail
Sweater nails aren’t your average winter or fall nail design — it’s way beyond the average nails designs.
This look actually mimics the knit look of a snuggly sweater to create a cable knit nails in 3D textures.
If you are shy about these sweater-inspired manicures, try picking a nail or two to try these designs.
A favorite for the fall season would be a tan or brown sweater nail design. This look works equally well with long nails, as it does with short nails.
Sweater French Tips
Take a page from the classic French manicure and add some sweater detailing to your tips for an unexpected nail art look that will be a head turner.
Shades of brown would surely be popular for the fall season, but a colorful look would be an eye-catching twist, that would surely go against the color scheme of the colder months.
Sparkles & Glitter
Glitter is the perfect way to spice up any nail design and make it instantly festive. Adding some glitz and glam on a manicure is a flattering choice for anybody.
For some added glamour, adorn your nails with some high-shine gems.
Perfect for the holiday season or ringing in the New Year, add glitter to these knit designs for a high octane look.
Grey Sweater Designs
Grey may have once been associated with drabness, but nowadays it is linked to sophistication. The base color provides that cozy touch when the weather turns frigid.
Everyone has a cozy grey sweater or cardigan that they turn to for a touch of warm charm.
Choose the same color for the look of sweater nails for your next mani.
Holiday Sweater Nails
When it comes to holiday-inspired nails, it’s all about taking the core elements and festive colors of the season. Snowflakes and festive colors immediately come to mind.
If you’re craving a design that’s festive and interesting, add a sweater nail design for the perfect balance of all things winter.
Many of these nail designs are glittering, textured, and oh so glam.
Textured Multi-Color
Adding a textured element on top is a great way to mimic the knitted pattern of a cozy sweater. Although one shade is great, but why not add two or more?
Switch things up by choosing from an array of cozy colors and painting each nail a complementary color. The overall look is a statement piece.
