The "Tacky" Nail Trend We're Backing for the Rest of Winter

Fact: Glitter is having a moment. As evidenced by Euphoria's dazzling makeup looks that took the whole world by storm over the summer and the show-stopping glimmer we saw on this weekend's Golden Globes red carpet, glitter is set to be the name of the beauty game yet again in 2020. And we're calling it now: We think the glitter trend is about to take center stage in the nail arena, too.

If you're operating under the assumption that sparkly manicures should be reserved for the holiday season, we're here to tell you that's simply not the case. Whether you want to make a splash with a bold nail moment, or just add a touch of glint to a muted look, there's a glitter nail idea for you.

It may be the dead of winter, but we've been swooning over some major nail inspo that's keeping things nice and lit over here at Who What Wear HQ. These shiny manicure ideas will make you want to head straight to the salon. Ahead, check out the 17 looks that have our attention right now.

White Glitter

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Winter whites are so much more fun when combined with gradient glitter.

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Try a french manicure with a sparkly twist.

Gold Glitter

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An opaque cast of gold glitter is an instant mood booster.

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Even if glitter isn't your jam, you can get a glitter-like look with gold dots.

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Negative space always adds a sophisticated touch.

Silver Glitter

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This kaleidoscope silver glitter is so cool and eye-catching. 

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Even the most subtle silver shimmer is a vibe.

Mixed Metals

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Who says silver and gold don't go together?

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All you need in life is an ombré glitter manicure.

Metallic Accents

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Sometime you just want to keep it kind of low-key.

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A little glitter goes a long way.

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A pop of metallic is the perfect way to spice up your standard manicure.

Black Glitter

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Twinkle, twinkle.

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This granulated glitter situation is too good not to try.

Clear Glitter

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Even just a smattering across the tips make for a chic nail look.

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Crushed diamonds, or glitter nail polish? It's hard to tell.

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These crystal clear, sparkly nails will brighten up any day.

Associate Beauty Editor

Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previously Who What Wear's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.