Christmas Nails

Christmas nail ideas by style

Classy Christmas nails

Two colors and one detail: gold snowflakes on deep red, a thin gold tip on nude, or a single bow on a glossy red accent nail. Elegant Christmas Snowflake Nails and Gold Christmas Tree Nails are good references.

Cute Christmas nails

Characters and sweets: snowmen, Santa faces, peppermints and candy canes. Round shapes and big dot eyes keep the characters friendly.

Red Christmas nails

Red is the backbone of the season. Pair it with gold glitter, white candy cane stripes or a green tip so it reads as Christmas rather than everyday red. Find more sparkle in glitter nails.

Christmas French tips

A holiday twist on French nails: red and green tips, a present bow at the smile line, or tiny lights strung along the edge.

Christmas acrylic nails and gel sets

Many of these designs are painted on natural nails, but the same ideas translate to acrylic nails and gel, which add length and a smooth, hard surface for detailed art. Save the picture you like and take it with you.

How to choose your Christmas nails

• Match the plan: subtle for work and family dinners, bold glitter for parties.
• Count the days: detailed art on every nail suits a single event, while one accent nail is easier to touch up over a long holiday stretch.
• Preview it: try colors and art on a drawn hand in your skin tone with Try it on before you commit.
• Want it painted for you? Find a nail salon and bring the picture.

Questions people ask

What are simple Christmas nail ideas?

Solid red or green with one glitter accent, a candy cane stripe on a single nail, or a white French tip with a tiny red dot. Simple Christmas nails lean on color more than detail.