With the holiday season approaching quicker than we can imagine, you’ve probably been focused on working out the important, big details. You’ve done most of your Christmas shopping, you’ve finished hanging up those outdoor lights, and you already know which of grandma’s recipes you’re going to attempt this year.
But, through all this chaos, you’ve probably had little time to do something for yourself. Something that will put a smile on your face and have you feeling like a million dollars. Something creative and rewarding once you see the final result. Maybe you already have a hobby, activity, or some form of self-care that gives you this joy, but if not, why not try out these beautiful 20 holiday nail art ideas that will leave your hands looking beautiful, festive, and one-of-a-kind? These ideas are full of variety, different levels of difficulty, and diverse styles, ensuring that there will be something for everyone!
1. Wonderful Wreath Tips
These adorably festive wreath tips nails are the perfect twist on the traditional, French tips manicure. Simple, jolly, and eye-catching, the delicately drawn-on wreath details are the perfect touch to any French tip nails. More importantly, these nails can perfectly pair with any holiday outfit you have in mind, with its perfect Christmas colour scheme.
2. Decked Out in Green
Turquoise, white, and lovely snowflakes are all that’s needed to make these beautiful nails a holiday showstopper. Using a combination of stripes, hanging snowflakes, and plain, dark green nail tips, these exquisite beauties are bound to make a statement at this year’s Christmas dinner. The small touch of glitter on this nail design also adds that extra feel of Christmas magic.
3. Postage Stamps
While you’re getting ready to start handwriting your Christmas cards, why not give this adorable holiday-themed postage stamps nail design a go? This nail art design is unique, and jolly, leaving each nail looking so distinct and one-of-a-kind. Every little detail of this nail design is filled with sweet holiday essentials, such as candy canes, gingerbread cookies, Christmas trees, and more! What’s not to love?
4. Gorgeous Gingerbread
These beautiful brown and white, gingerbread-themed nails will have you licking your fingertips! Not only do these nails look spectacularly yummy, they are so intricately gorgeous and radiate a toasty, holiday feel. When you can’t have a gingerbread cookie, I guess the next best thing is to daydream about one every time you look at your nails.
5. Marbled Christmas Trees
With this next nail design, your Christmas tree won’t be the only thing lighting up people’s faces this year. This beautiful deep green colour, perfectly captures the stunning essence of a Christmas tree, while the swirled design gives the illusion of a Christmas tree wrapped in layers of ornaments and lights. This choice for your Christmas nails is a bolder option and is worth giving a try if you’re looking to level up your nail art this season.
6. Cozy Winter Sweater Pattern
This nail design consists of beautiful sky blue, white, and gold tones, that come together perfectly to mimic the coziest, Christmas sweater pattern. With festive snowflakes and reindeer details painted across the beautiful blue backdrop, this nail design effortlessly captures the design of a well-loved Christmas sweater.
7. Pink Christmas
While pink is not traditionally mentioned when you think of Christmas colours, why not give your nails a new twist this year? Think Christmas meets Mean Girls, because why not? These gorgeous pink ornaments, pink presents, and dainty Christmas trees are the perfect combination for anyone looking to look pretty in pink this holiday season!
8. One-Of-A-Kind Snowflakes
Gorgeous white nail gel and glitter are all that’s needed to capture this cozy and simple nail look. These gorgeous flowing snowflakes are truly one-of-a-kind and are perfectly balanced with the adorable white polka dots in the background, giving the appearance of a delicate, winter snowfall. If you’re not too experimental or prefer a more neutral nail colour palette, then this nail design is an excellent option, without having to tone down your holiday spirit.
9. Holiday String Lights
While putting up your holiday string lights may only bring you trouble and headaches, these string light nails are festive, stunning, and bound to make your face light up at the finshed result. One of the best things about this nail design is that the nail art is continuous between each nail, giving the true appearance of holiday lights connected together. Unique and full of colour and glitter, these nails are sure to make a statement this holiday season.
10. Penguins
Penguin nails are an effortlessly cute and different approach to holiday nail art. These adorable nails can be achieved with three simple nail polish colours, and are such unique standout nails compared to other holiday nail art ideas. Whether you even love penguins or not, the chances of someone showing up with the same nails as you with the design are slim to none.
11. An Ode to Santa
Tiny, adorable Santa hats for your fingertips are another delightful and charming option for holiday nails this season. This nail art idea is so minimalist, yet captures the Christmas joy and spirit with only two nail polish shades. If you’re not experienced with elaborate nail art designs, why not give these drooping Santa hats a go? I’m sure once you’ve pulled off this nail look, you’ll be giving big hats off to this nail art idea!
12. Delicate Ornaments
For a cutesier art style for your nails, why not try out these hanging ornaments? The art style and attention to detail on these nails is inspiring, gorgeous, and definitely merry! These little ornaments that can also pass for festive snow globes (if you ignore the adorable hangings) are so eye-catching, intricate, and perfectly capture that cozy, Christmas feel!
13. Royal Navy Icy Nails
What better than to try out some blue icy nails, especially when you end up snowed in this holiday season? Not only are these nails all types of beautiful shades of blue, but they also have just the right amount of glitter to give that iced, glistening snow appearance. Have fun playing with different hues of blue that speak to you, and enjoy your final iced-out look!
14. Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows
Hot chocolate is a holiday season staple, so why not let your nails reflect your love for this delicious, holiday drink? With a simple, rich chocolate coat, and marshmallow and candy cane fingertips, what’s not to love about this deliciously merry nail design? This nail design looks so sweet and tasty, that you’ll wonder if nail biting is all that bad.
15. Candy Cane Craze
Another gorgeous and cheery red and white nail design, these candy cane nails are a classic nod to the Christmas season. With an assortment of patterns and candy cane images across your nails, this nail look will effortlessly capture the Christmas feel you’re aiming for. Not to mention, the extra nail glitter just adds some much-needed holiday magic!
16. Snowman Season
If you’re not in the mood to brace the outdoors and build a real snowman, consider giving this snowman-themed nail design a thought! These snowmen are all drawn against a backdrop of different gleaming shades of blue and are the perfect nod at Christmas icon, Frosty the snowman.
17. Elf-Inspired Nails
Perhaps this year, you want to honour your favourite Christmas movie, Elf, and try out this elf-themed manicure. This nail art is so cute, bold, and will catch everyone’s eye who looks at your hands. What better way to celebrate Christmas than by honouring Santa’s little helpers?
18. Grumpy Grinch
He may be a mean one, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try out these Grinch-inspired nails! Grinch-themed nails are so iconic for the holiday season, that you just can’t go wrong with this nail art. Red, green, and the face of Mr. Mean, what could be more holiday-themed than showcasing this Christmas classic on your fingertips?
19. Holly Hands
Moving on, to this absolutely stunning holly nail art design! The beautiful rich, pine colour of these nails paired with the intricate, scarlet holly, creates a flawless, festive nail combination. If Christmas had a colour palette, this nail look would capture the vibe perfectly!
20. The Gift of Holiday Nails
Lastly, these gorgeous deep green nails with the bow-wrapped gifts are an excellent option to try out this holiday season! This nail design has everything you would want for Christmas nails from bold, festive colours, lots of shimmering glitter, and of course presents! Truly, these nails are a gift for everyone willing to give them a try this holiday season.
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