We love the holidays and we especially enjoy putting our nails in the Christmas spirit. There are so many fun and festive Christmas designs you can copy this winter season to keep your nails on point, whether you create your own nail art at home or head to the salon, and here are our favorites for the season!
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Nail design is so unique to the person who wears them. Some like louder patterns with festive colors and designs and others prefer a more subtle and sophisticated nail, but still want something pretty for the season (and some are a bit in between and want a little fun, but not too much).
Lucky for you, we have ideas to suit all manicure tastes!
LET IT SNOW
Adding snowflakes (large and small) with some snowdrifts is a fun way to get the winter weather going.
GREEN WAVES
This wavy green pattern is modern but keeps you in the Christmas color palette.
ROSE GOLD SHINE
This double-lined glitter French tips design is perfect for Christmas to New Year’s Eve.
EVERGREEN FRENCH TIPS
Choose your favorite shade of green and do a French tip for a colorful take on a classic.
CRANBERRY PUNCH
For a monochrome Christmas look, a classic high-shine red manicure is a classic for a reason.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Turn your nails into a winter wonderland with a cute snowman and snow-covered trees.
SILVER BELLS
These silver glitter French tip contours are just the right amount of sparkle.
SANTA HAUTE
This cute Santa hat idea is one of our favorites and looks really pretty with an almond-shaped nail.
GLITTER GOLD
Layer smaller gold glitter under larger pieces of glitter for a super sparkly, textured holiday look.
SUGAR WAVES
If candy canes are literally too cute for you, try this modern version with candy cane-colored waves!
GREEN VELVET
This mint green cat eye mani looks like soft velvet and is so pretty!
WRAPPED WITH A BOW
These bow nails are cute and festive without being too busy or overboard.
TIPS WITH BERRIES
For a pop of holiday color, these berry tipped nails are perfect for keeping it classy but festive.
ICY WHITE
These hologram nails remind us of beautiful icicles and will still look trendy for New Year’s Eve.
HOLLY JOLLY
These candy cane and holly nails will brighten your mood!
GLITTER LINED
For a festive twist on the classic French manicure, try this glitter option with double lines to add a little ooh la la.
MATTE EVER GREEN
For a stylish, minimalist look, try a green mani, but make it matte for a modern twist.
ICY TIPS
Silver French tips add sparkle during the holidays.
SUGAR CANE STRIPER
Glitter-lined candy cane stripes are the ultimate look for the holiday nail maximalist.
OH CHRISTMAS TREE
Add a fun Christmas tree swirl to your hand for an evergreen touch.
SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME
These large snowflakes make a statement on any nail and on a nude background they are subtle yet lovely.
CRAZY FOR PLAID
Nothing exudes holiday spirit like a red and green plaid – so nice!
SNOW DRIVING
These white waves remind us of billowing snowstorms in winter (and they would look great with white glitter, too!).
HOLIDAY ICONS
Why choose just one holiday icon when you can have them all in one place for a truly festive atmosphere.
EVERYTHING THAT GLITTERS
These soft gold glitter tips are everything you want for Christmas if Santa and candy cane nails aren’t your thing.
HOLOGRAM HOLIDAY
Since the holidays are officially sponsored by all things glitter, these icy hologram nails will look great by the fire and at the disco ball on New Year’s Eve.
ICE CREAM BABY
Featuring an ice shard design in holographic silver, these glossy nails will complement any holiday look.
SNOW AND ICE
These icy glitter tips paired with full glitter nails and a cute snowflake design are just what winter ordered.
PEPPERMINT PLEASE
A bold candy cane nail design is the perfect amount of holiday kitsch for the festive nail crowd.
HOLIDAY CLASSIC
While it may not be sparkly or colorful, the classic French tip design is always a good choice when you want to do something elegant for the season.
GLITTER SQUARE
These sparkling square nails are ideal for those who want to dip their toes in glitter without going overboard.
CHRISTMAS STAR
You can ask for this cute design at the salon or buy some gold star nail stickers and do it easily at home.
