Gifts and parties aside, the best part about Christmas is getting in the spirit. And what better way to spread the Christmas cheer than to showcase some super cute, holiday-themed nail art?!
Festive beauty looks can often be, well… cheesy. But if you’re into a more extravagant take on green Christmas nails and ready to take your red nail looks to the next level, we’ve found some looks that scream ‘Christmas’ and are totally wearable!
Whether you’re after a fun candy cane-inspired design or a shimmery snowflake nail, these looks are cuter than a baby reindeer…
The best Christmas nail art inspo
Christmas mix & match
More is always more when it comes to holiday nails, and what better way to a sprinkle of festive cheer to your claws than the classic Chrissy motifs?
Glittery green
If you want to try something a little different but not ready to go all-out with the nail art, a glittery green set with subtle snowflakes and swirls is the perfect middle ground.
Merry & bright
Because who doesn’t want nails that match their Christmas gift wrap?!
Frozen nails
Can’t get enough of your fave Disney movie? This set is the perfect ode to the characters of Arendelle and is sure to add some festive Frozen flair to your holiday glam.
Candy cane hearts
This minimal yet festive nail art is as sweet as it comes. The best part? It’s easy enough to DIY at home! All you need is your go-to nail polish and a set of nail art brushes such as the GAOY 8-Piece Nail Brushes ($13.99 at Amazon).
Holly jolly
If you’re a stickler for the classics, this metallic red and holly nail art design is sure to be a favourite this Christmas.
Black Christmas nails
There’s nothing more elegant than a black and gold nail design, and this set delivers Christmas chic in spades.
Christmas lights
Keep it classic and colourful with a festive Christmas light nail design.
Icicle dreams
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This bedazzled icicle nail design is the next best thing!
Reindeer Frenchies
This set combines all our favourite things – cute Christmas characters, French tips and glitter – and the result is simply adorable.
Mr Grinch
Bring your favourite holiday movie to life with this Grinchy nail set. And unlike the Grinch himself, this festive nail art will steal Christmas in the best of ways.
Christmas bows
Ribbons are everywhere right now – on our Christmas trees, in our hair, wrapped around our gifts. So why not paint them on your nails too?! You can’t go wrong with a scattering of pearl embellishments, either…
Disco Christmas
Love to go all out when it comes to Christmas nail art? This colourful mix & match design has got all your bases covered, from glitter to Christmas trees to disco balls and everything in between.
Ice queen
We may not get snow down under for Christmas, but this dreamy, icy nail art will bring a hint of snowy, festive flair to the holidays.
Candy cane lane
Pink, red and green are our favourite festive hues, and this colourful set is a sweet-tooth’s delight.
Festive chic
These pearl-embellished French tips make us want to crack out the Glühwein and settle in for fireside Christmas carols.
Red, white and festive
If you thought the perfect Christmas nail set didn’t exist, think again. This festive design will ensure the countdown to December 25 is holly, jolly and bright.
Winter wonderland
Nothing screams “walking in a winter wonderland” quite like this glittery, glistening Christmas nail art.
Minimalist motifs
How sweet are these tiny Christmas characters?! This holly jolly holiday nail set is also easy enough to recreate at home using your favourite festive colours. We love the OPI Holiday 2023 Nail Lacquer Mini 10pc Gift Set ($54.95 at Adore Beauty) – and you can use the rest of the polishes for stocking stuffers too!
Festive favourites
Santa hats and holly and ribbons – oh my! This eye-catching nail art is a must for Christmas lovers and pairs perfectly with a glitter makeup look.
Are you going to try any of these Christmas nail art designs? Which ones are your favourite?
Ha ha the Grinch ones look funny.
I just don’t have the patience to test out these, they look good though
You sound like me !
Same!
I like the short ones with mistletoe.
They look amazing-Just not for me.
Gorgeous 💗
I love all of these but sadly I won’t be partaking in this trend.
I love them all but also will not be partaking
Super cute!
Holly Jolly looks great.
So many beautiful designs.
They are so creative
More beautiful nails and again I think wow what a lot of work and how does one keep them looking like this??
What will you do for new year ?
Festive chic would have been nice for New Year too.
I bought some Xmas nail art stickers, but I couldn’t use them until after I made the coconut ice – it requires hand mixing. & then, I ran out of time. I’ll use them next year.