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Are you looking for some amazing red and green Christmas nail ideas to try out this year? If so, you’ve come to the right post!
Christmas is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about all the holiday manicure you want to try this year. Red and green is the ultimate Christmas color combination that goes so well together. There’s also so many designs to choose from that are super festive and are sure to bring all the holiday joy.
Below we’ve rounded up our favourite designs, so you can get into the Christmas spirit! Whether you’re looking for holly jolly nails, Santa hats or Christmas presents, we have all that and everything in between for your perfect December manicure.
Products we love
A lot of these looks can easily be recreated at home! If you’re wanting to try out a matte finish in these classic colors, I recommend getting this matte nail polish:
To be able to hand draw on the snowflakes we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
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Trending Designs
Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with the hottest red and green Christmas nail designs that are taking the beauty world by storm. This year, it’s all about blending festive tradition with a touch of modern flair. Embrace the holiday spirit with these trending nail art ideas:
Candy Cane Stripes: Classic and timeless, candy cane stripes in alternating red and green hues bring a playful and festive vibe to your nails.
Holly Jolly Accents: Add a touch of nature to your nails with holly leaf and berry accents. These intricate designs capture the essence of the season in a chic and sophisticated way.
Glittery Glam: Elevate your holiday look with glitter-infused nail polish. Whether it’s a shimmering red or a dazzling green, these glitzy nails are perfect for a festive night out.
Ombre Magic: Create a stunning gradient effect with red and green ombre nails. This trendy design adds a modern twist to the traditional holiday color palette.
Metallic Elegance: Go for a luxurious and sophisticated look with metallic red and green nail polishes. These shades bring a touch of glamour to your festive ensemble.
These trending designs are sure to make your nails the talk of every holiday gathering. So, pick your favorite style and get ready to showcase the spirit of the season at your fingertips!
Time to Design
Below, we’ve rounded up 35+ red and green Christmas nail ideas, that are perfect for the holiday 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 Christmas.
The Best Red and Green Christmas Nail Ideas You Need To Try
1) Perfect Gift by Jennifer
How adorable are these present nails by Jennifer. They look so good with the Christmas tree background. Pairing the red nails with green accent nail really makes this manicure pop.
Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren
2) Perfect Mistletoe Tips via Alison
A festive manicure is the perfect way to bring in the holiday spirit this year! For something more minimal, try out these holly tips by Alison! They can be done at home with nail art brushes.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
3) Perfect Patterns via Amy
This is such a stunning French manicure by Amy! The Chrome red tips paired with the holly cuffs, is Christmas perfection.
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
4) Shining Stars via Nail Chark
This is such a fun design for your upcoming Christmas party! Glitter is so trendy this time of year so why not add it to your manicure.
Image and nail art via @nailchark
5) Festive Cuffs via Lindsey
If you want some festive by delicate this is a great way to achieve it! Try out some holly cuffs with nail art brushes to add a little festive flare.
Image and nail art via @lindseybeautylounge1
6) Holiday Swirls via Vivian
How beautiful is this dark green polish. It’s so rich and pairs so nicely with the cherry red tips, perfect for the festive season.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
7) Poinsettia & mistletoe via Nail Chark
I always get so excited when Poinsettia’s hit the grocery stores because that means that Christmas is almost here! They also look so good in nail art especially paired with vibrant colors.
Image and nail art via @nailchark
8) The Grinch via Abi
These grinch tips paired with candy canes are so festive! The Grinch is such a classic, and is so fun to try out as nail art. We’re loving the Santa hat details and the Christmas decorations.
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
9) Mistletoe Mani via Jennifer
It isn’t Christmas without some mistletoe. If you really want to get into the Christmas spirit try out this festive design by Jennifer.
Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren
10) Red Stripes via Maja
There are so many red and green Christmas nail ideas out there and one of my favourites is matte nails. It’s so unique and really easy to do at home. You just need a matte nail polish to put in top of your manicure!
Image and nail art via @majamarkowicz
11) All Sparkle via Aby
It isn’t Christmas time without all that sparkle. This is such a fun manicure by Aby. We’re loving the glitter on glitter, silver sparkles go so well with red and green. You’ll be sure to stand out with this fun design at all the holiday parties.
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
12) Half and Half via Franci
Image and nail art via @pop_polished
13) Minimal via Amber
Simple but elegant, this is the perfect minimal christmas manicure.
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
14) Festive Edges via Charlotte
Gold Glitter pairs so well with red of green and gives your nails that extra touch of sparkle. Be adventurous and experiment with gold foil or a glitter polish this season.
Image and nail art via @pressedbycharlotte_
15) A Merry Mani via Franci
This is such a merry mani by Franci! The chrome red tip paired with the jelly green is such a fun manicure.
Image and nail art via @pop_polished
16) Christmas Holly via Lindsey
This is such a beautiful design by Lindsey on short nails. Whether you have long nails or short, any of these designs will look amazing on you!
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
17) Jingle Bells via Barbara
This is such an amazing Christmas manicure! So many holiday patterns all in one design.
Image and nail art via @barbarafeszyn
18) Cute Christmas Wreaths via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
19) Deconstructed Holly via Jen
We’re loving this different pattern by Jen, she’s deconstructed holly. It’s fun way to add in some glitter into your nail art.
Image and nail art via @swaknails
20) Delicate Details via Bry
You don’t see this shade of red very often, it’s such a vibrant different color to choose during the Christmas season, but we’re obsessed! It makes your nails really pop.
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
21) Mistletoe sparkle Tips via the Nail Chark
I’m obsessed with this red polish! How stunning do those tips look with that touch of glitter. We’re also loving the white and green holly accents.
Image and nail art via @nailchark
22) Cutest Accent Nail via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
23) Festive tips via Amy
If you’re going to a unique French tip, try out holly! It can be hand drawn on and done in any color you like.
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
24) Wreath Tips via Abi
How cute are these wreath tips with little christmas lights on them! This is such a unique and fun design to try out during the holiday season.
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
25) Simple swirls via Aby
These dark green nails paired with cherry red is such a perfect combo. Add in a candy cane swirl and you’re ready for Christmas Eve.
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
26) Perfect Christmas Trees via Maja
This is such a fun way to add in some Christmas spirit into your manicure. These Christmas trees are all so unique and pretty.
Image and nail art via @majamarkowicz
27) Christmas Holly via Vivian
Such a pretty manicure by Vivian! We’re loving the addition of white polka dots to the holly accent nails.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
28) Christmas Wreaths via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
29) Christmas Stripes via Oliwia
How fun are these stripes, they look just like candy canes! You can do this look at home with nail art brushes and a steady hand.
Image and nail art via @napaznokciach
23) All that sparkles by Barbara
Image and nail art via @barbarafeszyn
30) Accent nails via Caroline
Love green nail designs in the winter, and this is such a pretty color choose by Caroline. It complements the red holly berries so well.
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
31) Festive Cuffs via Amy
This holly looks so realistic by Amy! Using white and green together really gives it some nice dimension.
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
32) Holiday Cuffs via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
33) Simple Details via Syd
Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf
34) Festive Polka Dots via Harriet
Simple designs are just as stunning! Try out this dot nail art by Harriet for a sparkly manicure. To take this look up a notch, go for a pink base, it’ll really make your nails look nice and healthy.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
35) Touch of sparkle via Faustyna
This is a great idea, for a holiday look. Don’t stop at your ring finger with the accent nail, it’s really trendy to also do your middle fingers as well!
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
36) Mistletoe Details via Maja
This has so many fun and festive element from this time of year. From the mistletoe, to a striped present and even some glitter! Doesn’t get any better than this.
Image and nail art via @majamarkowicz
We hope you enjoyed all of these gorgeous red and green Christmas nail ideas! Whether you’re getting your nails done at the salon or doing them yourself, getting a nail treatment can be really relaxing during the Christmas season.
Remember, whether you have short or long nails, all of these designs will look fantastic! Try something new this year, like a candy cane swirl or a chrome French tip.
As always, feel free to bookmark this page to save it for later, or Pin all of these different designs to Pinterest to share with friends!
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