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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!