Winter nail designs: Achieve a dreamy manicure with OPI, Olive and June

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A fresh manicure can bring pep to your step. Given that winter is synonymous with cold weather and dark days for many, what better time is there to add some flare to your routine? The colder months mean you can lean into deep hues, icy shimmers and whimsical decals.

Looking for some inspiration for your next at-home mani? Ahead, you'll find press-on nails, gel polishes, nail decals and more to bring your winter nail ideas to life. Anything you create with these items is sure to help you look and feel more polished (pun intended).

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You don't need to be a painting pro to get a salon-like manicure—you just need to wield a tube of glue. After testing a bunch of press-on nails, we named the Olive and June set our Best Overall because the kit includes a variety of sizes, they're easy to apply and there are plenty of shapes and nail art designs to choose from on the brand's site. If choice paralysis strikes, go with the Half Moon Glitter Gradient set, a festive choice for the holiday season and beyond.

Glitter never goes out of style, and the KBShimmer Reflective Nail Polishes are sure to shine bright even during the dark winter days. Each polish is "loaded with tiny reflective particles" that make it "come to life in the light." You'll find the shimmer-finish polish in plenty of colors, from a bright gold to a muted pink to a deep navy. If you can't decide on one, try the "Out Of Sequins" silver top coat that can turn any polish you own into a reflective one.

Nail stickers offer another great alternative to painting your nails. Dashing Diva makes dozens of nail colors and designs in its Ultra Shine Gel Palette packs, which each consist of 32 gel nail strips of various sizes to adequately fit each of your nails. All you need to do is place the adhesive side of the sticker onto the nail bed, fold the excess sticker over the tip of your nail and file the nail edge.

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There's nothing wrong with choosing an on-the-nose design for winter nail art. These Charmark snowflake nail decals celebrate the season and spruce up your nails at the same time. The pack comes with four sheets of stickers, each containing a variety of snowy designs. Use a pair of tweezers to peel the adhesive sticker off of the sheet and place it on your bare or painted nails. Apply a clear coat of polish to help the decals stick well.

While summer promotes glowy makeup, winter influences a matte look, and the same can be true with your nails. A single layer of this O.P.I. Matte Top Coat gives any polish a matte finish. Without designs or purchasing any new hues, you can change up all of your favorite polishes.

It's no secret that a gel manicure, which typically involves using a UV light to cure the polish, lasts longer than one using regular polish. Without the need for a UV lamp, you can mimic the gel effect at home with these Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polishes that claim to last up to eight days with a layer of the line's polish and top coat. Plus, this collection includes plenty of wintery shades, from deep burgundy to navy blue.

Pearls are one of the most classic gems out there, and you can use them to add extra elegance to your special-occasion mani—ahem, a great idea for New Year's Eve or Christmas nails. The Ulta Beauty Collection Nail Gems You're Pearlfection kit includes three sheets of pearls (as well as three sheets of heart and star stickers) that contain adhesive to stick onto your bare or polished nails.

Hailey Bieber debuted her glazed donut nails at the Met Gala in May, but the soft, glistening effect they possess actually lends itself well to a dreamy winter manicure. We at Reviewed spoke with Bieber's nail technician to get the scoop on what polishes you'd need to recreate the trend, but you can now opt for O.P.I. press-ons in the shade "Throw Me A Kiss" to get the same look in less steps.

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