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Are you looking for some amazing Christmas nail ideas to try out this year? If so, you’ve come to the right post!
Christmas is almost here, which means it’s time to start thinking about all the holiday manicure ideas you want to try this season. There are so many gorgeous and unique designs out there to choose from that will look great on your nails no matter how long they are. Try something new this year, and be a little adventurous with your manicure.
I always try and start on my seasonal Christmas manicures in November, so I can really enjoy them before the holidays actually kick off. However if you’re running behind this year, that’s okay. It’s not too late to be able to enjoy a fun and festive design.
Below we’ve rounded up some of our favourite nail art looks, so you can get into the Christmas spirit! Whether you’re looking for holly jolly nails, snowflake designs or Christmas presents, we have all that and everything in between for your perfect December manicure.
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A lot of these looks can easily be recreated at home! If you’re wanting to try out a chrome finish, I recommend getting this chrome polish kit, to easily do it at home:
To be able to hand draw on the swirls and snowflakes we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
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The Best Christmas Nail Trends This Year
This year, the best Christmas nail trends are a delightful mix of classic elegance and playful innovation. From timeless hues to eye-catching embellishments, here are the top trends that will undoubtedly make your nails the highlight of any holiday gathering:
Classic Reds and Greens: Embrace the timeless allure of Christmas with classic red and green nail polishes. These traditional hues not only evoke the spirit of the season but also add a touch of sophistication to your manicure.
Gilded Accents: Elevate your festive look with gilded accents, incorporating metallic gold or silver elements. Whether it’s delicate foil detailing, shimmering metallic polish, or dazzling glitter, a touch of gold or silver adds a luxurious and celebratory vibe to your nails.
Festive Nail Art: Get creative with festive nail art that showcases iconic Christmas symbols like snowflakes, holly leaves, and candy canes. Intricate designs and patterns bring a joyful and personalized touch to your manicure, allowing you to express your holiday spirit in a unique way.
Subtle Sparkle: For a more understated yet glamorous look, opt for nails adorned with subtle sparkles. A dusting of iridescent glitter or a gradient of shimmer can transform a simple manicure into a festive and sophisticated statement.
Mismatched Nails: Embrace the trend of mismatched nails, combining various Christmas-themed designs on each finger. This playful approach allows for a diverse showcase of holiday elements, ensuring your nails become a canvas for festive creativity.
Time to Design
Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ perfect Christmas nail ideas, that are stunning for the winter season. Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future.
If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple to Pinterest so you can reference them later. Or, bookmark this page to find it closer to your manicure date.
The Best Christmas Nail Ideas You Need To Try This Season!
1) Glitter Tips via Harriet
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
2) Candy canes and Gingerbread via Abi
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
3) Holiday Magic via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
4) Gold Bows via Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
5) Black Snowflakes via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
6) Candy Cane Details via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
7) Cutest Accent Nail via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
8) Festive Swirls via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
9) Gingerbread Vibes via Melanie
Image and nail art via @overglowedit
10) Chrome details via Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
11) Green Christmas via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @pressedbycharlotte_
12) Ho Ho Ho By Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
13) Candy Cane Glitter via Agnieszka
Image and nail art via @agalorynowicz
14) All that’s gold via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
15) It’s cold outside via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
16) Cutest Presents via Franci
Image and nail art via @pop_polished
17) Dark Sparkle via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
18) Chrome Stars via Harriet
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
19) Dark Holiday via Ashley
Image and nail art via @dtkaustin
20) Sweater Weather via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
21) Sparkles on Sparkles via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
22) Rhinestone Baubles via Safi
Image and nail art via @safinailstudio
23) Christmas tree farm via Abi
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
24) Polka Dot Nails via Bethany
Image and nails via @_nailsbybethany
25) Cutest Gold Tips by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
26) Vanilla Snowflakes via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
27) Holiday Glitter via Harriet
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
28) Christmas Things via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
29) Festive Tips via Abi
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
30) Simple Details via Nailz Kat Kat
Image and nail art via @nailzkatkat
31) Festive Details by Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
32) Candy Cane Accents via Monika
Image ad nail art via @monkia_nails
33) Holiday Green via Amber
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
34) Oh Christmas Tree via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
35) Holiday Cheer via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
36) Dreaming of a white Christmas via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
37) Cute Gingerbread via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
38) Gold Details via Natalie
Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist
39) Holiday Red via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
40) Chevron Sparkles via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
41) Lot of sparkle via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
42) Shades of Brown via Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
43) Chevron Burgundy Tips via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
44) Black Preset via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
45) Holly Sparkle via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
46) Reindeer Details via Emma
Image and nail art via @_nailsbyemmaa_
47) Santa’s coming to town via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
48) anta Claus Snow via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
49) Green Glitter Tips via Franci
Image and nail art via @pop_polished
50) Gold Details via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
51) Candy Cane Details via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
52) Mini snow flakes via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
53) Candy Cane accents via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
54) Disney Christmas via Jennifer
Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren
We hope you enjoyed all of these gorgeous Christmas nail ideas! Whether you’re getting your nails done at the salon or doing them yourself, getting a nail treatment done can be really relaxing during the Christmas season.
As always, feel free to bookmark this page to save it for later, or Pin these images to Pinterest to share with friends!
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