40+ Christmas Nail Designs – A Beautiful Mess

July 14, 2024

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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 very beautiful with an almond shaped nail.

GLITTER GOLD

Layer smaller gold glitter under larger pieces of glitter for a super sparkly, textured holiday look.

red and white waves christmas nail design

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 has the look of soft velvet and is so beautiful!

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 french tips christmas nail design

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

This big snowflakes make a statement on every 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.