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Chocolate Brown

Hermès Les Mains Hermes Nail Enamel in Brun Bist

Chocolate Brown

Hermès Les Mains Hermes Nail Enamel in Brun Bist

A rich dark chocolate makes for the perfect transition from fall to winter and then winter to spring.

Chocolate Brown

Nails.Inc Caught in the Nude Naked Nails in Hawaii Beach

Chocolate Brown

Nails.Inc Caught in the Nude Naked Nails in Hawaii Beach

Hot chocolate is a winter staple, and so is a nail polish that delivers the same deliciously warm energy.

Navy Blue

Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer in Brolly

Navy Blue

Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer in Brolly

No matter the season, a rich navy is on trend through spring. The deep shade isn't as potent as black but adds a shiny luxe touch of depth to any beauty look.

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Wintry Blue

Lottie London Plant-Based Nail Color

Wintry Blue

Lottie London Plant-Based Nail Color

This icy blue shade from Lottie London has winter written all over it, and features an 80 percent plant-based ingredient formula that's completely vegan.

Wintry Blue

Addiction Tokyo Unknown Familiar The Nail Polish in Inner Universe

Wintry Blue

Addiction Tokyo Unknown Familiar The Nail Polish in Inner Universe

Addiction Tokyo's iridescent Inner Universe polish has a certain sparkle that likely stands out from the rest of the blues in your collection. And as an added bonus to its staying power, the formula also happens to dry more quickly than most.

Glossy Black

Gucci Glossy Nail Polish in Black Crystal

Glossy Black

Gucci Glossy Nail Polish in Black Crystal

Black polish isn't just reserved for spooky season. This midnight shade is the right kind of moody for winter.

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Glossy Black

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish in Fade To Black

Glossy Black

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish in Fade To Black

Here's another option for black polish that's made to last, with a 10-free formula that isn't harsh on your natural nails. Its gel-like formula that holds up without the need for UV curing.

Sage Green

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Leaf Me Be

Sage Green

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Leaf Me Be

While sage green polish makes an excellent option for fall, experts love recommend it for winter, too. “I’d really like to see more people trying green out for winter too, the color of an evergreen feels so nice for a February or March manicure as spring starts,” Legend says.

Emerald Green

Olive and June Nail Polish in Besties

Emerald Green

Olive and June Nail Polish in Besties

As Legend previously mentioned, green is an unexpected shade that wears well during seasonal transitions or when your look calls for a more vibrant neutral.

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Dusty Gold

Duri Nail Polish in Vinyl Records

Dusty Gold

Duri Nail Polish in Vinyl Records

Gold seems like an obvious choice at the start of winter when everyone is in holiday mode, but the metallic whether deep or light warms up the skin all season long.

Dusty Gold

Beauty Pie Wondercolour Nail Polish in Gift Wrapped

Dusty Gold

Beauty Pie Wondercolour Nail Polish in Gift Wrapped

Add this gilded polish shade to your winter rotation. It's not only coconut oil-infused, but also nicely chip-resistant and 7-free.

Eggplant Purple

Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Oiseau de Nuit

Eggplant Purple

Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Oiseau de Nuit

This classic eggplant delivers the same vibrancy as classics reds without the same undertone concerns.

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Deep Plum

Emilie Heathe Nail Artist Nail Polish in Big Night Out

Deep Plum

Emilie Heathe Nail Artist Nail Polish in Big Night Out

Emile Heathe's nail polish bottles are as cool as the rich, opaque colors inside. They're magnetized so they stick together and won't slide around in your bag if you ever have to travel with them.

Deep Red

OPI Nail Lacquer in Got the Blues for Red

Deep Red

OPI Nail Lacquer in Got the Blues for Red

If you're looking for a new variation on your go-to red manicure, oxblood and other deep red shades are especially timely this season. We're loving this blue-red pick from OPI that complements just about any skin tone.

Deep Red

Christian Louboutin Beauty Lalaque Le Vernis Nail Color in Sevillana Wine

Deep Red

Christian Louboutin Beauty Lalaque Le Vernis Nail Color in Sevillana Wine

Louboutin Beauty's stylish, pointed bottle is a statement in itself, but the rich oxblood polish shade inside is equally as stunning.

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Red Brown

Essie Nail Lacquer in No To-Do

Red Brown

Essie Nail Lacquer in No To-Do

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At first glance it’s hard to tell if this Essie shade is dark red or chocolate brown, but it’s actually a hybrid of the two. Consider the polish a seamlessly combination two of the best winter nail colors.

Barely-There Beige

Côte Nail Polish in No. 3 Barely There Beige

Barely-There Beige

Côte Nail Polish in No. 3 Barely There Beige

A good nude polish never goes out of style. This sheer beige version from Côte is subtle enough to work with just about any beauty look.

Barely-There Beige

Dior Vernis Nail Polish in Muguet

Barely-There Beige

Dior Vernis Nail Polish in Muguet

This milky polish from Dior has a gel-like effect that doesn't just look nice, but is also infused with extracts of peony and an extract of pistachio to keep nails strong and hydrated.

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Icy Silver

JinSoon Nail Polish in Halo

Icy Silver

JinSoon Nail Polish in Halo

Cool tones like this iridescent silver fit right into the icy vibes of a day skiing or running errands through snow-filled streets.

Smoky Gray

Zoya Nail Lacquer in Tris

Smoky Gray

Zoya Nail Lacquer in Tris

A deep smoky grayish brown hit the perfect balance between warm and cool tones.

Nykia Spradley is a beauty journalist with over 10 years of experience. She has served as the interim beauty director at Elle.com, commerce editor for Allure, and beauty editor at Essence. Nykia’s writing has also appeared in ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Coveteur, TZR, and more. She holds a master’s degree in digital journalism from Columbia University. Nykia is a red lipstick and hot sauce enthusiast (respectively) and forever lover of ’90s R&B. Keep in touch on Instagram @nyksprads and learn more at nykiaspradley.com.

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