The Nail Shades You Need In Your Carry On.

You know winter’s here when you switch out pastel mint blue for a deep, cherry red. This winter classic is super luxe, creamy and rich in colour. In addition, it’s incredibly long-lasting, which is just as important in winter. This colour formula is suitable for any complexion and can definitely transform the lazy, winter, all-day-in-bed energy into nights by cooking up a cozy, comfort meal with a bottle of red.

Mastering the perfect shade of muted blue/grey can be difficult, but Miss Frankie knows what they’re doing when it comes to nails. This polish requires no base or top coat and dries in a minute. It’s the perfect winter colour and differs from the standard black. Best of all, Miss Frankie is an all Australian-made brand that operates on a fully vegan formula which ensures that nails stay strong and don’t brittle.

Winter blues call for electric blue nails to bring a bit of joy back into the wintertime. It’s bold, impactful, youthful and extremely fun. It strikes the eye yet remains sophisticated and stylish at the same time. Essie’s Aruba blue gives off a super sleek, frosted look and glides onto the nail ever-so-smoothly.

This beige nail shade is inspired by the Egyptian pyramids in Giza. Giza is a cool-toned, moody nude with subtle hues of grey, and works to complement any skin tone. 786 is best known for their breathable and chip-resistant nail polishes. Nude shades are fabulous for the wintertime, especially if you want to keep your nails looking clean, delicate and freshly manicured.

Pantone’s colour of 2022, ‘very peri’, makes for a gorgeous nail colour too. Pantone says that it displays a “carefree confidence and daring curiosity” – and this is exactly the look we want to parade all year round. Sally Hansen’s, ‘You Didn’t’ is a lighter, lavender version of very peri. With this polish, no UV lamp is necessary – a salon gel manicure can be achieved at home, for little cash.

This shade is best described as a medium muted peach with undertones of pink, brown and mauve, making it the crème de la crème shade for any skin tone. It’s also really pretty, subtle pop of colour to have for wedding season too. Zoya’s nail polish in ‘Amanda’ is an elegant and timeless neutral that will complement any outfit you flaunt in the winter. 

Winter doesn’t mean parties are cancelled or postponed – that’s why it’s the perfect time to whip out the metallics. Sally Hansen’s ‘Go For Gold’ perfectly contrasts the winter gloom by adding a touch of warmth and sparkle to your nails. This colour proves that the ‘so-called summer shades’ aren’t just for the summer – they’re just as stunning in icy weather.

If you’ve gone through this list and still undecided on the shade you’re going to buy, Miss Frankie’s ‘Time to Sparkle Mini Gift Set’ is a four-piece mini set collection of vivid colours that has got your back – and is perfect for travel. Featuring ‘summer fun’ (a vibrant coral), ‘just peachy’ (a pastel peach), ‘sweet love’ (a bright pink’) and ‘only glitter (a glittery rose gold). The set has you covered for every look and every emotion – whether you want to feel classy and daring with the bold red for date night, carefree and playful with a shimmer for celebrations, or sweet and simple with effortless shades of pink for day-to-day outings.