Started your holiday beauty prep yet? Get into the festive spirit and add these cute Christmas nails to your routine!
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If you’re as obsessed with seasonal nail art as I am, you’re searching the internet for Christmas nail inspo.
There are sooo many ways to do festive nails, whether you’re looking for something bold and bright or simple and chic.
The nail art in this post includes fun yet simple designs you can create with decals and gems.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, attending a family gathering, or just want to spread some festive cheer, these cute Christmas nails are sure to get you in the spirit!
What You’ll Need for Cute Christmas Nails
Creating these nail looks can be pretty simple, if you’ve got the right tools for the job. Here’s are some items to make your perfect xmas nail art:
Nail File: MoYou Nail File
Cuticle Nippers: brushworks Cuticle Nippers
Base Coat: essie Nail Care Strong Start Nail Polish Base Coat
Nail Polish: essie Nail Polish (this red by essie is gorgeous, and they of course have a ton of other colors!)
Nail Dotting Tool: Nail HQ Nail Art Dotting Tool
Nail Art Pen: Ardell Play Pen
Nail Decals: OPI Festive Nail Decals
Top Coat: essie Nail Care Speed Setter Quick Dry Nail Polish Top Coat
Quick Dry Solution: essie Nail Care Quick Drying Drops Nail Polish Treatment
Cuticle Oil: OPI ProSpa Nail and Cuticle Oil To-Go
Nail Art Inspiration for Christmas
1. Winter Christmas Nails
These red, green, and white nails are full of holiday charm! With gold garland and tiny green trees, this mani brings all the merry vibes.
2. Holly and Candy Stripe Nails
For fun, festive nails you can mix and match different holiday motifs. Holly and candy cane stripes are classics for the season!
3. Candy Cane Nails
Sweeten up your holiday look with silver nails featuring adorable hand-painted candy canes! The perfect mix of festive color and neutrals, these nails are a sweet way to celebrate Christmas in style.
4. Chic Christmas Tree
These bold, glittering red nails with a pretty Christmas tree accent are a holiday season must-try.
5. Holly Jolly Mani
These classic white nails with holly accents are the perfect way to keep things merry and chic this Christmas season.
6. Green and Gold Plaid Nails
With a festive plaid design and a cute zig-zag Christmas tree accent, these nails are perfect for adding some sparkle to your celebrations.
7. Holiday Swirl Nails
You can’t go wrong with all of the traditional holiday colors together!
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8. Red Christmas Nails
Long almond shaped red nails with a high-shine finish make for a timeless Christmas look. These are also perfect winter nails that you can wear all season.
9. Christmas Light Nail Art
These nails are SO creative! With a tiny brush, draw curvy lines across each nail, then add on colorful gems using nail glue.
10. Pink Christmas Nails
Dotted nails in pink and white are a bright, whimsical take on Christmas nail art. Use a nail dotting tool to add polka dots, and tiny nail brush to create an ornament.
11. Santa Nails
Perfect for Christmas parties, and easy to do! White and black accents on a red base capture Santa’s classic outfit.
12. Glitter Tree Accent Nail
This is a really easy cute Christmas nail look. Just add a little zig-zag of polish and a star decal on one nail, and you’ve got a tree!
13. Bow Accent Nail
These ones are so cute! The bow is easy to create with a nail brush and makes the perfect festive touch for the holiday season.
14. Gem Christmas Tree
Simple nails in festive red and green colors, with a gems in a simple triangle shape to make a Christmas tree.
15. Winter Neutral Nails
Elegant and understated, these neutral-toned nails with a little tree give a cozy, wintry vibe.
16. Glitter Christmas Tree
High-shine cherry red nails with a glittery pine tree detail give a cute but classy look.
17. Girly Christmas Nails
Ever seen Santa in a purple hat? Pink and silver nails with a fun santa decal (plus the cute snowflakes) are a playful twist on holiday style.
18. Festive Polka Dot Gem Nails
Red, gold and green nails dotted with gems is a fun way to jazz up your holiday nails.
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19. Christmas French Tips
These nails feature a playful, hand-drawn Christmas wreath for a one-of-a-kind holiday style.
20. Gold French Tips…with a Twist
Cute and on theme, simply paint on a sprig of holly or mistletoe (or use stickers to make it easy) on top of your classic French nails.
FAQ’s
Popular Christmas nail designs include classic red and green combinations, snowflakes, glittery accents, and holiday-themed art like Santa, reindeer, and Christmas trees.
If you prefer a simpler style, candy cane stripes, plaid, and winter-inspired designs are also great choices.
Traditional Christmas colors like red, green, gold, and white are always popular.
However, you can always experiment with other colors such as deep blues, silvers, or even pastel shades if you prefer funky Christmas nails.
The best color for you depends on your personal style and the events you’ll be attending this season!
To create cute Christmas nails, start with a good base coat and choose your favorite holiday color scheme.
Simple designs like candy cane stripes, or Santa hats can be created using nail art brushes or stickers. For a more intricate design, try using stencils or nail stamps.
Add glitter or metallic accents for extra holiday sparkle, and always seal the look with a top coat for durability.
Check out the product recommendations at the top of this post for more details.
Yes, white nails are an excellent choice for Christmas! White gives a winter wonderland vibe, and provides a clean backdrop for any holiday-themed nail art.
You can go for a minimalist white design with snowflakes or add a touch of glitter or metallic accents for extra flair.
I hope you found some inspiration for your next Christmas nail look! Add your favorite to your holiday beauty prep checklist.
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