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‘Tis the season for fuzzy pajamas, Hallmark holiday movie nights, decking the halls with as much red and green decor as possible — and creative Christmas nails that match your holiday spirit. Christmas nails are definitely the easiest and ~chicest~ way to show some Christmas cheer. So we rounded up a couple of very merry manicure ideas that bring that 2023 holiday cheer straight to your fingertips.
Some people celebrate the holidays by nonchalantly putting a tree up in December. Others go full-throttle, breaking out the collection of “ugly” Christmas sweaters and covering their halls (and the entire exterior of their homes) with enough lights that would even make the Las Vegas strip envious. Whatever your level of festive, this list has ideas for those are down to embrace theholiday spiritthis season while keeping up with the latest nail trends.
Whether you like to keep your nail art classic with snowflakes, extra with reindeer nail art, or subtle with simple line art, there are plenty of holiday manicure ideas here for both nail art maximalists and minimalists — and anything in between. So let’s celebrate the season in style and find the perfect holiday mani for you that’s cute not cheesy.
So make some hot cocoa, turn on your favorite Spotify Christmas playlist, and get ready to screenshot some of the following adorable Christmas nails.
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1. Holiday Blues
Our cure for the holiday blues includes this stunning snowflake-adorned baby blue french manicure.
2. Minimalist Snowflake Nails
If you’re looking for a minimalist approach to your holiday manicure, consider this minimal snowflake design.
3. Black Snowflake Nails
Wondering how to make a black, edgy manicure Christmas-friendly? Add some white snowflakes to a matte black base coat for some holiday flair. These Christmas nails are a (super) unexpected way to show off some personality at the family holiday gathering.
4. Ornament nails
After you’re done decorating your tree with all your favorite ornaments, it’s time to give your nails the same treatment! Anything you would think to put on your Christmas tree would also make for the best designs to put on your nails during the holiday season. We love how the base of this nail look is a simple gloss, allowing the glitter and shimmer accents room to sparkle.
5. Sparkling Santa
Why not give yourfrench manicurea festive touch by adding a cute little santa hat accent decal on a single finger?
6. Peppermint Twist
The elevated way to wear candy cane nails, we love how these cute little peppermint motifs sit a top a champagne base coat and dots of snow.
6. Cherry Mocha
The biggest sweet-yet-sultry fall 2023 nail trend we’ve been seeing all over our social media feeds? Meet the cherry mocha mani.
8. Festive Foliage
We love this cute and pretty minimal approach to holiday nails featuring mistletoe and dots of snow that go up from your nail bed to the tips of your fingers.
9. Gingerbread
Sweater weather = Best weather. Don’t @ us. Whether it’s a full-on snow situation outside or a southern 60 degree “winter,” this adorable manicure will add some jazz to your winter outfits in a big way.
10. Candy-Cane Lane
Skip down Candy Cane Lane and try these delightful nails this Christmas.
11. Pretty Presents
Dress up your mixed nail mani for some holiday pizzazz. They’ll look so cute holding up your favorite holiday co*cktail.
12. Glitter Bomb Snowflake
These show-stopping nails are perfect for the holiday party season.
13. Classy Red French
It’s classy, it’s bold, and most importantly it’s Christmas-themed. This seasonally appropriate French manicure features red trips and a cute gold Christmas tree accent nail. Proof that you don’t need to cover your whole nail in glitter to get in the festive holiday spirit.
14. Negative-Space Christmas Tree Nails
Here’s another cute and simple negative-space Christmas nails idea we’re loving for 2023.
15. Dashing Through the Gems
Who says a manicure requires nail polish? These gem-encrusted nails are a bold and beautiful way to add glamour to everything you do with your hands.
16. Hand Over The Champagne
The best nail design for cheers-ing with something bubbly!
17. Pink Christmas
Are you ready for another absolutely adorable pink nail design? We’re loving this super creative pink nails featuring a snowman as an accent nail.
18. Winter Details
Instagrammer My Dumb Nails took Christmas cuteness to new levels with this nail look, which consisted of tiny sticker-inspired snowman and dainty holiday trinkets, like mistletoe and gingerbread men. The more, the merrier (literally).
19. All Things Sweet
One of the best things about the holidays are the sweets, so why not use them as inspiration for your nails? Add some cute little gingerbread and candy cane decals for a cheerful look.
20. The Gingerbread man?!
This Gingerbread man nail idea is the cutest (in our opinion) festive manicure on this list!
21. Snowy White
If you want a snowy manicure without the time commitment that comes with drawing on snowflake nail art, opt for this look.Snowy nails is trendy enough to take you through the new year.
22. Gold Leaf
Hit two birds with one stone. This mani is so chic and something you can wear throughout the holidays up until New Years day
23. Cute French
When you can’t decide on a design, go with an accent nail. It spices up your manicure without tacking on hours at the salon.
24. Sparkly French
French manicureslook a lot more festive when you incorporate icy tips and snowflakes.
25. Chic Ribbons
A simple manicure reminiscent of beautifully wrapped gifts under a Christmas tree.
26. Christmas Tree Lights
Is a French manicure your go-to? Here’s proof that multicolored Christmas tree lights can brighten up a creamy neutral polish.
27. Let It Snow
Speaking of snow, no manicure screams “holidays” like classic white mani featuring snowflakes, ribbons, and stripped accent nails.
28. Rudolf
Give Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a subtle nod by adding him as a standin to your typical french tip. Add cute little rhinestones to the tip of his nose to add a little 3D sparkle to your nails.
29. Festive Stars
The star on top of your Christmas tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that shines this year. Go with a starry manicure a Christmas approved seasonal color: green.
30. Christmas Wreaths
If you fancy yourself a Christmas connoisseur, match your nails to the wreath hanging on your door with this cute wreath french nail design.
31. Santa, Baby
Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas! Even Santa Claus would be impressed by this sparkly red and white manicure featuring hats, wreaths, ornaments, and more!
32. Glitter Confetti
Who said holiday nails had to be red or green? When it comes to Christmas, the more sparkle, the better. Glitz it up with this beautiful Christmas nails idea.
33. Cute little creatures
For the most adorable manicure, this one takes the prize. We’re loving the cute little holiday avocados and dinosaur motifs.
34. Seasonal Symbols
There’s so much to celebrate about these nails. Nailed it Beauty incorporated multiple themes into this manicure, from cute little pink bows to little gingerbread men, to snowflakes all atop a baby pink base coat.
35. All that Glitters is Gold
This one makes us think “HAPPY NEW YEAR” with the cute little lines of gold polish.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
- What nail color is good for Christmas?
- How to do Christmas art on nails?
- How can I decorate my nails for Christmas?
The best nail colors for Christmas are metallics, glitters, deep reds, and forest green. But you’re not limited to only those colors if you can get a little creative.
If you’re wondering how to do Christmas art on nails I got you. Intricate designs can be easily done with the help of a nail brush.
You can decorate your nails for Christmas simply by adding snowflakes or make a zig-zag line on an accent nail. Add a little glittery dot on top and there you have it – a Christmas Tree!
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