25 Purple Winter Nails for a Regal Cold-Weather Look

Purple winter nails carry a regal quality that red and blue don’t quite have, it’s bold, but in a quieter, more thoughtful way.

What I love about purple specifically this season is the range, a deep plum feels moody and rich, while a soft lavender stays light and wintry.

Here are the 25 purple winter nails my clients keep requesting.

Deep Plum Purple

A dark, glossy plum is the most requested version of this look, rich and a little mysterious.

[IMAGE 1] Deep plum winter nails · Alt: purple winter nail design · Pin title: “Purple Winter Nails for a Regal Cold-Weather Look”

[IMAGE 2] Plum almond set

[IMAGE 3] Plum square nails

[IMAGE 4] Plum coffin manicure

[IMAGE 5] Plum, deep finish set

A pale lavender keeps purple feeling light and wintry, my top pick for a softer take on the shade.

[IMAGE 6] Lavender winter nails

[IMAGE 7] Lavender almond set

[IMAGE 8] Lavender square nails

[IMAGE 9] Lavender manicure

[IMAGE 10] Lavender, soft finish set

Silver over purple gives the whole set a frosted, jewel-toned quality that feels made for winter.

[IMAGE 11] Purple silver detail nails

[IMAGE 12] Silver accent purple manicure

[IMAGE 13] Purple silver line design

[IMAGE 14] Purple shimmer set

[IMAGE 15] Purple, frosted detail

Swapping the classic white tip for purple gives French nails an unexpected, regal twist.

[IMAGE 16] Purple French tip nails

[IMAGE 17] Purple tip nude base

[IMAGE 18] Purple micro-French design

[IMAGE 19] Purple tip almond set

[IMAGE 20] Purple, regal tip line

Purple reads just as rich at a shorter length, my go-to recommendation for an easy, elegant winter set.

[IMAGE 21] Short purple winter nails

[IMAGE 22] Short purple square set

[IMAGE 23] Short purple round manicure

[IMAGE 24] Short purple glossy finish

[IMAGE 25] Short purple, clean set

Want more richness? Browse green winter nails, or see the full range in winter nails ideas.