Winter nails 2021: Must-have hues

With the excellent quality of today's nail polishes plus a little bit of practice, you can give yourself a professional-looking, trendy manicure without even leaving the house.

Carnelian

This feisty shade falls somewhere between primary red and orange, and is by far the trendiest shade to rock during 2021’s colder months. Try it with OPI Nail Lacquer in Dutch Tulips; Sorbet Long Wear Nail Polish in Flash That Fireman; Trind Caring Colour Nail Lacquer in Violet Red; or Mavala Mini Nail Colour in French Cancan.

Cranberry Red

Feminine and alluring, cranberry red will up the elegance factor in any look. Try it with Revlon Bonang Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Enamel in Checkmate or Smudge Nail Lacquer in Fierce.

Baby Blue

This pastel, blue hue is one of two more summery shades to be on-trend, but we’re definitely fans! Try it with Sorbet Long Wear Nail Polish in Bubblegum.

Palest Peach

A pop of peach is another summery shade to make the list this winter. Try it with Max Factor Max Effect Mini Nail Polish Pretty In Pink; or Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Color in Malibu Peach.

Sultry Sage

Incorporate trendy green subtly by adding a gentle touch of sage to your nails. Try Sorbet Long Wear Nail Polish Meltdown or Smudge Nail Lacquer in Peppermint Patty.

Hot-Chocolate Brown

Who can resist a hot cup of chocolatey goodness on a cold winter's day? Try Yardley Stayfast Nail Vinyl in Rendezvous to heat things up.

Sandy Nude

Nude is a simple go-to when there are too many options to choose from, and a sandy shade is the way to go. Try it with Wet 'n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Yo Soy; Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Enamel Up In Charms; or Essence Shine Last & Go! Gel Nail Polish in 37 Don't Worry.

Buttercream

Soft, sexy, and comforting, buttercream is the latest take on classic white nails. These shades have the tiniest hint of pink in them which also makes them easier to wear. Try OPI Nail Lacquer in Don't Bossa Nova Me Around or Mavala Mini Nail Colour in Spitzberg.