Sprinkle the magic of Christmas into every seasonal activity by creating some festive Christmas nail designs! Whether you like to lean towards the traditional reds and greens or prefer to think colorfully outside the box, the polishes and Christmas nail designs below will set your mood and nail look right. Winter nails don't have to be drab – from star-studded nail art to bejeweled nail beds, we've got just the inspo for you.
Christmas Nail Colors
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essie 'Off Tropic'
You can't get your dream Christmas nail designs done without some stellar nail polishes! If your look involves a deep green, this shiny pick will help you pull it off easily. Use it to coat the entire nail for a sultry seasonal mani.
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OPI Opaque Light White & Gray Shimmer Nail Polish
With Christmas comes cold, and this nail polish screams icy. Wear it alone or apply it over a traditional Christmas color like red or green!
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OPI Infinite Shine 'Bubble Bath'
This baby pink will look gorgeous as a solid coat for Christmas-y dates and dinner parties.
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Essie 'Winter Trend'
Spending Christmas with your besties or roommates? It's time for you to have your first 'Pinkmas' with the sparkly magenta nails to match!
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri 'White on Time'
A super solid white nail polish, alongside a thin nail art brush, can be used to paint snowmen, gift wrap, or snowflakes like some of our featured Christmas nail designs depict.
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RARJSM Holographic Gel Polish
For the lazy gal manicurists, this holographic polish will make any light reflect off your nails which is the point during Christmas!
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essie 'U Wish'
Embrace the holidays with this fiery red that defies expectations of what a Christmas color should be.
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Butter London Patent Shine Nail Polish
This one color will work excellently for minimalist Christmas nail designs – use it to dot, stripe, or wear it on its own.
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Revlon 'Iced Mauve'
Sparkles are a must for Christmas, which is why we're heavily eyeing this potent pink.
Christmas Nails Inspo
Nifty-Gifty Gems
Use small nail gems of any color to infuse your Christmas nail designs with festive energy. We're loving red in particular because it just feels luxurious!
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Deep Red Elegance
The bold red French tips, in combination with some art deco-inspired golden stars, can really bring your seasonal mani to the next level.
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Colorful Christmas Stars
Use a stencil or freehand these tiny stars in different chrome nail colors for a more jolly vibe this year.
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(Gift) Wrap It Up
A nail art brush can be used to paint on cutie little Christmas bows like this silvery one!
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Classic Colors
Multicolor nails are not dead – take the trend further for the holidays by crafting your look with a mix of whites, golds, greens, and reds.
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Let It Shine
For an understated (yet still spirited) Christmas manicure, glitter will be your go-to. We love the gradient effect that this hand has on!
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Merry & Bright
Tiny star details are sure to turn heads this Christmas! You could use any hue, but a standout gold like this one really makes your nails pop!
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