Some people celebrate the festive szn by donning a pair of Christmas PJs and watching the occasional holiday movie. I, however, go balls to the walls. We're talkin' a full-size Christmas tree in my tiny studio, nonstop Xmas music album on vinyl, covering my entire apartment in lights – the whole nine, bb. Having said that, there is one thing both holiday minimalists (sry, can't relate) and full-on Nativity enthusiasts can agree on: Sporting a set of Christmas nails. After all, it's the easiest and ~chicest~ way to feel festive during the winter season.
So, whether you're decking the halls your mani in glitter or covering your entire nail bed in a Grinch decal (see below!!), you can get all the festive vibes without going full cheese. Just check out our curated list of Christmas nails, including simple designs, accent ideas and more.
1
Black and gold
Frost yourself (IYKYK) with these black n gold nails that just exude sophisticated Xmas party.
2
Traditional
Presenting: A slay interpretation of traditional Christmas nails. Mary, Joseph and their gang would be proud.
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3
Bold and graphic
These bold and graphic Christmas nails are giving us Y2K festive wrapping vibes. Nostalgic or what?
4
Santa hats
You can't go wrong with red and white Santa hat tips. Classy and understated yet total Christmas vibes.
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5
Chrome stars
Straight off my Pinterest board (literally) come these chrome star-donned nails. Top with silver gemstones for a full-on glitzy finish.
6
A ballerina Christmas
Incorporating the best of nail gems, decals and fine-line art is this ballerina-esque mani. The red and white colour scheme screams festive season.
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Frosty the snowman
A super cute and iridescent take on the classic snowman nails. Because sometimes simple is the most effective.
8
Xmas-New Year transitional nails
If you've not got time between Christmas and New Year to book in a nail salon appointment, why not opt for a design like these that are appropriate for both occasions?
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9
Pearly details
Not only are we all for the square shape and red French tips but we love the pearl embellishments on this mani, too.
10
Put them in a frame
Although not festive on first glance, when analysing the detail on this set, you're fed an array of festive treats.
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11
Christmas cats
One for the cat ladies among us... Never have I ever seen a cuter Christmas mani!
12
Christmas croc
Croc nail designs are all the rage right now, so, why not incorporate the trend this festive season with a red and green colour palette?
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13
Starry night
Burgundy, gold, glitter and stars all meet the Christmas nail assignment. Tick, tick, tick and tick!
14
She's a baddie
One for the baddies, this set with have you on anything but Santa's naughty list... Slay sleigh!
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15
Christmas chrome
If you're not making use of the chrome nail trend this Christmas season, then what are you doing?!
16
A coquette Christmas
Who says the coquette aesthetic doesn't meet the festive requirements? Not this mani!
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17
Glossy velvet tips
Gloss it up with this set that is the epitome of Christmas elegance.
18
Garland French tip nails
If you're all about classic, hometown Christmas vibes, try incorporating a lil garland into your standard French tip mani. I especially love how the garland follows the French tips – it keeps this look design simple and clean with a festive twist.
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Mint candy-canes
Candy canes and mint chocolates are one of the most underrated part of the festive szn, IMO. This Christmas nail design finally gives them their moment – it's subtle with the French tips, yet still screams "It's Christmasssss!"
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Minimalist Christmas tree accents
If you're into those minimalist Scandinavian Christmas trees, then you'll probs love these accent nails. Nail artist Iram Shelton opted for green nails on the rest of her hand, but if you wanted an even more sleek look, you could just go with a sheer "Bubble bath" nail colour instead.
From: Cosmopolitan US