Best Gel Polish to Prepare for Winter

Love it or hate it, the colder months are on the way. While you might love the hot chocolates and cosy sweaters, cold weather is not kind to nails. Cold, dry air, central heating, and those hot showers and baths leave nails dehydrated and weak. But there is a solution. You can stock up on some gel polish to strengthen your nails and prepare for winter. Here are some of the best.

Why is gel polish the best choice for winter?

When it’s used with a good base and top coat, gel polish seals in your nail’s natural oils. This keeps them hydrated and healthy, even when the temperature drops.

The best gel polish to prepare for winter

CND Shellac Base and Top Coat

The base and top coat protects the nail plate and encourages strong gel polish colour adhesion.

Pair them with Shellac Mystic Slate

Who says neutrals have to be boring? Move away from beige and try this gorgeous mid-grey on for size.

OPI Stay Strong Base Coat and Stay Shiny Top Coat

This superhero base coat is infused with calcium and a vitamin complex to strengthen damaged or peeling nails. Add the top coat for extra strength and shine when you’re wearing gel polish.

Pair them with OPI Good Girls Gone Plaid

You might want to wear darker nail colours in the winter, but you don’t have to channel your inner goth. A deep purple can look sophisticated and pairs well with a winter wardrobe.

CCO Nail Gel Top and Base Coat

Protect your nails and make your mani shine with this solvent-free base and top coat.

Pair them with CCO Impress Platinum Gel in Melisandre

If you can’t wear red glitter gel polish in the winter, when can you? It will be the star of the show at all your Christmas functions.

Artistic Colour Gloss - Top and Base Coat

The base coat seals in colour and protects the nail while the top coat adds high shine.

Pair them with Artistic colour gloss in Fab

Don’t fancy glitter but still want to rock a red gel polish? This deep red wine shade will add a touch of serious glamour to any outfit.

Red Carpet Manicure Fortify and Protect - Top and Base Coat

This top and base coat are infused with nail strengthening vitamin A and Biotin.

Pair them with Red Carpet Manicure Fortify and Protect - Silver Screen Starlet

Metallics are big news over the festive season and a pop of silver gel polish is a great finishing touch to an LBD.

Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer - Top and Base Coat

This product duo is free from formaldehyde and other nasties that can dry out and damage nails.

Pair them with Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in I'm Drawing a Blanco

Channel your inner Snow Queen and sport some pretty shimmery white nails this winter.

So there you have it, our guide to the best gel polishes to prepare for winter and protect your nails from the elements. For more tips and articles on all things nails, check out the rest of our blog.