Cute Christmas Nail Inspiration for Everyone

BY KRISTEN GARRIDO

From classic reds to intricate holiday art, these Christmas nail ideas are perfect for parties, family gatherings or just adding a bit of joy to your everyday look.

Replace the classic white tips with red or green for a holiday-inspired French manicure.

Festive French Tips 

A cozy, sweater-inspired design with patterns in white, red and green creates an effortless holiday vibe.

Holiday Sweater Pattern

Create a small tree design on one nail with green polish and tiny dots for ornaments.

Christmas Tree Accents

Paint delicate white snowflakes on a blue or silver background for a winter wonderland look.

Snowflake Accents

Add a Santa hat design to the tips of your nails with red, white and a tiny touch of black.

Santa Hat Tips 

Red and white striped nails give a fun candy-cane look that’s perfect for the holidays.

Candy Cane Stripes

Paint Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer on one nail for a fun, playful design that everyone can recognize and love. 

Rudolph Accent Nail

Add tiny Christmas light designs across your nails with multicolored dots and black "wires."

Christmas Light Strands

Paint small holly leaves and red berries on a white or nude base for a touch of Christmas greenery.

Festive Holly Leaves 

These ideas bring even more holiday charm to your everyday look!

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