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40+ Amazing Short Christmas Nails for a Festive Mani!

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The holiday season is officially here! Time to break out the hot chocolate, twinkling Christmas lights, and all the holiday cheer. And what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a festive mani? Whether you’re in the mood for a little sparkle or prefer classic holiday colors, I’ve got you covered with the best short Christmas nails to help you celebrate the season in style.

The holiday season is the perfect time to let your nails get in on the festive fun! Whether you’re all about the glitz and glam or love something simple and chic, short Christmas nails can still pack a punch. From glittery reds to cute little snowflakes, there are so many ways to make your nails pop while keeping them short and sweet.

In this post, I’ve rounded up 40+ amazing short Christmas nail designs that will have you feeling merry and bright in no time. Whether you’re decorating the tree, baking cookies, or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, these festive manis will definitely get you in the holiday spirit. So grab your favorite holiday shades, and let’s dive into some serious Christmas nail inspo!

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The best short Christmas nails for your festive manicure!

I’ve linked some really amazing nail accounts below. Make sure to check them out for more nail inspiration.

1) Adorable Details via Makalya

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2) Cutest Bow via Aimee

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3) Tinsel Tips via Charlotte

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4) Festive Snow via Paulina

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5) Polka Dot Sparkle via Bethany

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6) Deep Red via Makayla

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7) Cutest Details via Lindsey

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8) Festive Swirls via Lilly Palm

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9) Festive Red & Gold via Megan

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10) Cute Holly via Bethany

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11) Candy Cane Cuffs via Paulina

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12) Cute Reindeer via Harriet

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13) Christmas Tree via Nail Chark

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14) Green Christmas via Lilly Palm

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15) Subtle Mistletoe via Bethany

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16) Rose gold sparkle via Makayla

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17) Candy Details via Chloë May

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18) Christmas Florals via Lindsey

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Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1

19) Grinch Sparkle via Megan

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Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan

20) 3D Details via Shelley

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Image and nail art via @_by_shelley

21) Perfect Swirls via Aimee

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Image and nail art via @allnailss._

22) Festive Wreath via Bethany

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany

23) Ivory Christmas via Paulina

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Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin

24) Subtle Bows via Makayla

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Image and nail art via @fashionablykay

25) Adorable Ornament via Lindsey

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Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1

26) Minimal Present via Bethany

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany

27) Cable knits & mistletoe via Nail Chark

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28) Festive French via Harriet

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_

29) Candy Cane Love via Anna

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30) Chrome Snowflakes via Lindsey

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Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1

31) Mistletoe details via Paulina

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32) Polka Dot Nails via Charlotte

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33) Perfect Sparkle via Makayla

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34) Copper Sparkle via Makayla

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35) Oh Christmas Tree via Paulina

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36) Pink Snow via Lilly Palm

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37) Happy Chrome via Megan

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38) Holiday Sparkle via Lindsey

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Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1

39) Colorful Sparkle via Harriet

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_

40) Cherry sparkle via Paulin

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Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin

41) Chrome Snowflakes via Shelley

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Image and nail art via @_by_shelley

42) A little twinkle via Megan

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43) Sparkling Details via Ayla

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Image and nail art via @nailsby_ayla

44) Everything Gold via Aimee

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Image and nail art via @allnailss._

45) Christmas French via Bethany

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany

46) Abstract Christmas via Ayla

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Image and nail art via @nailsby_ayla

I hope you loved all of these amazing short christmas nails! As always, feel free to pin these images to Pinterest to share with friends, or bookmark this page to save it for later!