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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

Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
2) Cutest Bow via Aimee

Image and nail art via @allnailss._
3) Tinsel Tips via Charlotte

Image and nail art via @nailchark
4) Festive Snow via Paulina

Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
5) Polka Dot Sparkle via Bethany

Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
6) Deep Red via Makayla

Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
7) Cutest Details via Lindsey

Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
8) Festive Swirls via Lilly Palm

Image nail art via @lillypalm__
9) Festive Red & Gold via Megan

Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
10) Cute Holly via Bethany

Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
11) Candy Cane Cuffs via Paulina

Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
12) Cute Reindeer via Harriet

Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
13) Christmas Tree via Nail Chark

Image and nail art via @nailchark
14) Green Christmas via Lilly Palm

Image and nail art via @lillypalm__
15) Subtle Mistletoe via Bethany

Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
16) Rose gold sparkle via Makayla

Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
17) Candy Details via Chloë May

Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce
18) Christmas Florals via Lindsey

Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
19) Grinch Sparkle via Megan

Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
20) 3D Details via Shelley

Image and nail art via @_by_shelley
21) Perfect Swirls via Aimee

Image and nail art via @allnailss._
22) Festive Wreath via Bethany

Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
23) Ivory Christmas via Paulina

Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
24) Subtle Bows via Makayla

Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
25) Adorable Ornament via Lindsey

Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
26) Minimal Present via Bethany

Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
27) Cable knits & mistletoe via Nail Chark

Image and nail art via @nailchark
28) Festive French via Harriet

Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
29) Candy Cane Love via Anna

Image and nail art via @annagracenails_
30) Chrome Snowflakes via Lindsey

Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
31) Mistletoe details via Paulina

Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
32) Polka Dot Nails via Charlotte

Image and nail art via @nailchark
33) Perfect Sparkle via Makayla

Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
34) Copper Sparkle via Makayla

Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
35) Oh Christmas Tree via Paulina

Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
36) Pink Snow via Lilly Palm

Image and nail art via @lillypalm__
37) Happy Chrome via Megan

Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
38) Holiday Sparkle via Lindsey

Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
39) Colorful Sparkle via Harriet

Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
40) Cherry sparkle via Paulin

Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
41) Chrome Snowflakes via Shelley

Image and nail art via @_by_shelley
42) A little twinkle via Megan

Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
43) Sparkling Details via Ayla

Image and nail art via @nailsby_ayla
44) Everything Gold via Aimee

Image and nail art via @allnailss._
45) Christmas French via Bethany

Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
46) Abstract Christmas via Ayla

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!