We love the holiday season and we especially love getting our nails into the Christmas spirit too. There are so many fun and festive holiday designs that you can copy this winter season to keep your nails on point, whether you do 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’s wearing them. Some like louder patterns with festive colors and designs and others would rather do a more subtle and sophisticated looking nail, but still want something pretty for the season (and some are kind of in the middle who want a little fun but not too much).
Lucky for you, we’ve got ideas to satisfy all manicure tastes!
LET IT SNOW
Adding snowflakes (large and small) with some snow banks is a cute way to bring on the winter weather.
GREEN WAVES
This wavy green pattern is modern but keeps you in the Christmas color palette.
ROSE GOLD SHIMMER
This design with double outlined glitter French tips is perfect for Christmas into New Year’s Eve.
EVERGREEN FRENCH TIPS
Pick your favorite shade of green and do a French tip for a colorful take on a classic.
CRANBERRY PUNCH
For a monochromatic Christmas look, a classic high shine red manicure is a classic for a reason.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Make your nails a winter wonderland with a cute snowman and snow covered trees.
SILVER BELLS
These silver glitter French tip outlines are just the right touch of sparkle.
SANTA HAUTE
This adorable 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 chunks of glitter for a super sparkly textured holiday look.
CANDY CANE WAVES
If literally candy canes are too cutesy for you, try this modern take with candy cane colored waves!
GREEN VELVET
This minty green cat eye mani gives the look of soft velvet and it’s so pretty!
WRAPPED WITH A BOW
These bow nails are cute and festive without being too busy or overboard.
BERRY-KISSSED TIPS
For a pop of holiday color, these berry tipped nails are perfect to keep things classy but festive.
ICY WHITE
These hologram nails remind us of pretty icicles and will still look on trend for New Year’s Eve.
HOLLY JOLLY
These candy cane and holly nails will make your spirits bright!
GLITTER LINED
For a holiday twist on the classic French manicure, try this doubled lined glitter option to add a little ooh la la.
MATTE EVERGREEN
For a classy minimalist look, try a green mani but make it matte for a modern twist.
FROSTED TIPS
Silver frosted French tips bring the holiday sparkle in all the best ways.
CANDY CANE STRIPER
Glitter outlined candy cane stripes is the ultimate look for the Christmas nail maximalist.
OH CHRISTMAS TREE
Add a fun swirl of a Christmas tree to your hand for an evergreen touch.
SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME
These large snowflakes make a statement on each nail and on a nude background they are subtle yet sweet.
MAD FOR PLAID
Nothing says holiday spirit like a red and green plaid—so fun!
SNOW DRIFTS
These white waves remind us of curving snow drifts in winter (and they would be really pretty in white glitter too!).
HOLIDAY ICONS
Why pick just one holiday icon when you can have all of them in one place for a truly festive vibe.
ALL THAT GLITTERS
These soft golden glitter tips are all you want for Christmas if Santa and candy cane nails aren’t your thing.
HOLOGRAM HOLIDAYS
Since the holidays are officially sponsored by all things glittery, these icy hologram nails will look great by the fire as well as by the disco ball for New Year’s Eve.
ICE ICE BABY
These shimmery nails feature an ice shard design in a holographic silver and will go with any holiday look.
SNOW AND ICE
These icy glitter tips combined 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-loving nail crowd.
HOLIDAY CLASSIC
While it may not be sparkly or colorful, the classic French tip design is always a good choice if you want to do something elegant for the season.
GLITTER SQUARED
These sparkly squared-off nails are ideal for those who want to dip their toes into glitter without going overboard.
CHRISTMAS STAR
You can ask for this cute design at the salon or get some gold star nail stickers and do it easily at home.
