I don't know about you, but the themed events are my favorite part of the Christmas season (apart from the gifts, of course). I'm the kind of person who enjoys snuggling up in fuzzy pajamas, drinking eggnog, and devouring as many Christmas delicacies as possible while surrounded by glitter. But one of the more enjoyable aspects? Dressing up in a holiday look from head to toe—and yes, that includes Christmas nail art.
To be honest, I like all of the holiday-themed manicure trends, from Easter to Thanksgiving, but if you celebrate Christmas, Christmas nails are really unique. I'm talking about small snowflakes, seasonal colors ranging from red to green to gold to black, and even gingerbread nail decals. I discovered 10 of the prettiest Christmas nail art ideas for inspiration, whether you want a lovely, delicate design (think: a few lines of color softly dancing across your nails) or want your nails to appear like a true Christmas tree.
Clearly, these Christmas nail designs will wow your employees at the company party or your family members at dinner—but there's no shame in spending hours painting your nails merely to admire them while drinking hot chocolate alone. Continue scrolling to discover the most festive nail designs, including a Christmassy spin on the French manicure and a regal jewels mani that will make you feel like the monarch you are.
1. These teeny-tiny gingerbread patterns for Christmas
The beauty of these nails is that they're a Christmas surprise since the little ornaments are surrounded by more subtle, shimmery-but-still-festive hues. If your hand coordination isn't up to painting it, gingerbread nail stickers will be your BFF (and, ugh, aren't those decals adorable?).
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2. These festive holiday nails in green and gold
But, if over-the-top Christmas decorations aren't your style, I've got you covered. Take a look at these festive green, gold, and white manicures that just need varied thickness brushes to complete. They're abstract, but everyone will know what you're looking for—the tree and the eggnog will match!
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3. These Christmas nails have a brown French tip.
The traditional Christmas nail colors of red, green, white, and gold aren't required. Just as simply, a lovely, brilliant brown will suffice! If you add a little glitter to half of your matte French tips, your nails will resemble a gingerbread home.
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4. For an over-the-top Christmas appearance, try these reindeer nails.
With a manicure brush, red glitter, and off-white and black lacquer, you can make your nails seem like Rudolph on the opposite end of the spectrum. I mean, the red on his nose is the same red as the rest of his mani! Short nails can work just as well—just make the reindeer's face a little smaller.
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5. Add a little glitz to your Christmas decor with this modest touch of glitz.
Never before has a basic outfit felt so joyful! Because of the gold, blue, and pink hues in the sparkling nail polish, it's really more complicated than it seems. Simply apply a little coating to the top half of each nail, then add a second coat to the very tips if necessary. (Alternatively, start by softly pressing down at the center of the nail and gradually increasing the pressure as you approach towards the top.)
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6. This stunning yet simple red Christmas nail design
This holiday season, instead of an ombré, attempt a waxing and waning look. Begin with a neutral foundation and paint one pinkie with a full red hue, gradually covering less and less of each nail until you reach a little red sliver on the thumb. On the other hand, move in the opposite way.
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7. These silver nail tips in the shape of stars
It's not as evident as a cute little tree on each finger, but that's part of what makes it unique! These little stars are similar to tinsel, except they're made for your nails: Apply a brush to the tips and stars, then dot with gold crystals in the center of the stars—and, you know, anywhere else you like.
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8. These shiny nails in a variety of colors are perfect for the holidays.
Christmas, but with a metallic twist. The simplicity of this look is what makes it so appealing: (1) Choose some complimentary metallic colors that are glossy or frosty, (2) paint each nail a different complementary metallic color, (3) swap it up on the other hand, and (4) choose some matching jewelry. Foolproof!!
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9. These red ombré French tip nails are perfect for the holidays.
For Christmas, I love a basic French manicure, but adding some festive color kicks it up a level. Furthermore, this ombré nail look is quite distinctive, and I'm all for it. To get the effect, use this deep-red hue.
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10. These starry-eyed Christmas nails
Is there a simple method to get this look at the home? Nail stickers are simple, quick, and don't need any drying time. Simply peel and stick on top of your red nail paint, then finish with a top coat. What's the end result? While watching Netflix in your sweatpants, you created a salon-worthy mani.
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11. Nails By Marisa-latvian style
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12. Red and gold nails with leopard spots
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13. Leopard and dark red nails
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14. Red Leopard Print Nails
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15. Oval-shaped Lovely
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16. Christmas nails
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17. New pose!
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18. Fancy Christmas manicure
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19. Awesome idea!
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20. Festive Christmas Nail Art Idea
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21. Ravaging red nails
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22. Candy cane nails
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23. Christmas Acrylic Nails
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24. Christmas nails art
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25. Snowflake & pink ombre
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26. Maroon gold & floral
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27. Christmas Red Glitter Deer Snowflake
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28. Plaid and sweater nails
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29. December Nails
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30. Christmas nail art using glitter and jelly pens
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31. Acrylic red green Christmas nails
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32. Holiday Nails
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33. Color Street Nails - Christmas
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34. Color Street Mixed Mani
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35. Color Street Christmas combo
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36. Plaid reputation and dashing time
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37. Lovely festive combo!
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38. Berry Merry, Glittersweet, Cran-tastic
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39. Nail Art Designs for Christmas
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40. Blushing Rose Scales
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41. Easy fall nail art with Color Street
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42. Mixed mani color street
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43. Cran-tastic with Coral Bay
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44. White gray silver snowflake nails
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45. Red White and Silver Christmas Nail Design
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46. Green and gold glitter nails
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47. Christmas plaid nails, fall foliage
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48. Fall Pumpkin Nail Design
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49. Fall Dip Nails
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50. Winter dark nails rose gold
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51. Fall Color Street Nails
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52. Color Street Nails
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53. Fall Color Street
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54. Colorstreet Mani
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55. Burgundy nails with gold glitter tips!
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56. Fall Dip Powder Nails
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57. Color street winter mani
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58. Fall Color Street mixed mani!
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59. New York Minute and Coming Up Rose Gold
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60. It looks like Glitter Days
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