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Christmas, Nails · September 9, 2024

27 Gorgeous Christmas Nails To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit

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This post is about stunning Christmas nails everyone will absolutely love!

It’s never too early to get your next nail inspo picture ready.

We are so close to Christmas that we might as well go grab the decorations from the attic and keep them on hand.

Whether you’re a creative that loves to experiment with cute ideas such as reindeer and Christmas trees, or you love your basics that include red, green or even gold.

We’ve got something for anyone in this post.

So, get ready to screenshot or pull together your own ideas for this holiday season.

27 Festive Christmas Nails to Recreate

1. Santa hats and red glitter

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If you love keeping things fun and fresh, then these glittering red nails are just for you.

This look incorporates the simplicity of a bold nail and includes adorable little Santa hats too.

It’s creative and easy to recreate.

2. French tips with gold bows

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When it comes to simple and subtle things, you can’t go wrong with french tips.

By incorporating the golden ribbons on each finger, you’ve incorporated the holiday spirit without going all out.

3. Red chrome looks

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Chrome nails have been going around and definitely became a fan favorite this year, especially when it comes to iridescent or black nails.

These red chrome nails feel festive without being too focused on Christmas and would work stunningly all year round.

You can even use this inspo for your fall nails this year.

4. Sage green and snowflakes

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You don’t need to stick basics like red, white and dark green.

Switch things up by going for softer colors such as sage green and including white nails or snowflakes to bring in the winter season.

5. Red tips

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Subtle hints can also help if you’re more of a minimalist.

These red nails are perfect for the holiday season and due to the brightness of the red it makes it seem bolder.

6. Holly on the french tips

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Who doesn’t love a simple twist on a timeless look?

These little painted holly leaves can easily get you into the holiday mood.

It’s a cute addition to simplicity.

And will match with your Christmas decor, don’t you think?

7. Forest green with golden glitter

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Bring the glitter to every part of your life.

These forest green nails would usually pass for a simple summer time nail idea, but with the gold line it creates a fun little holiday idea to try out this Christmas.

8. Simple gold stars

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Skip the simple Christmas ideas and go straight for shooting stars.

Glittering stars on nude nails create an elegant and subtle look that anyone can appreciate.

Gold beautifully complements neutral tones or simple pinks.

9. Iridescent tips with white snowflakes

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Go for something magical and add some iridescent polish.

The sparkly and stunning shine makes it feel magical and perfect for the holiday season.

You can even add some snowflakes if you feel like it isn’t festive enough.

10. Gingerbread and golden accents

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Creatives will adore this idea.

Light blue, white and gold accents paired with adorable gingerbread men and dripping french tips.

It’s a unique approach to the holiday spirit which adds to its adorable aesthetic.

11. Red, white, and gold

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This candy cane coded idea includes gorgeous glittering red and gold.

While it also has some white lines to cut through the glitter approach it all ties in effortlessly.

12. Mini candy canes

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White nails with mini candy canes are sure to get you into the festive spirit.

It’s unique, cute and simple to achieve.

This is perfect for creatives that need something new to try.

13. Red tips and ribbons

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Wrap those nails in a neat little bow.

Red french tips with the ring finger carrying a bow is super cute and a fresh idea from the usual.

14. Sparkling disney nails

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While this idea is more Disney than filled with Christmas spirit, it is adorable nonetheless.

Mickey mouse painted nails, stars and a few french tips creates a perfect combo.

Why not try this out if the usual Christmas ideas aren’t your cup of tea.

15. Reindeer and brown glitter

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Burgundy and cream nails is a stunning combination on its own.

Bring in some simple reindeer and hearts and you’ve got the perfect nail idea on your hands (pun intended) so why not try out this cute inspiration?

16. Polka dot Christmas colors

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This polka dot idea simply gives the same aesthetic as Christmas baubles or glittering Christmas lights.

It’s a fun way to use a simple idea to fit the holiday spirit.

17. Dark red french tips

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Dark red tips are the simplest and most elegant idea for the holiday season.

They give off a moody look while staying on par with the Christmas spirit.

18. Light brown glitter with minimalistic reindeer

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If you want a lighter idea than the one from earlier, you can opt for cream and copper or light brown polish with hints of glitter.

You can even include gold dots for something extra.

It’s adorable and really makes you get into the mood for the holidays.

19. Stripes, snowflakes and french tips

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If you want some different ideas, but you aren’t a fan of color then you can always stick to basic white on nude tips.

It stays elegant and on topic with the candy cane stripes and snowflakes.

20. Rudolph, Santa and red tips

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The two biggest indicators of Christmas decor are Santa hats and Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.

So, why not incorporate both of them with this simple french tip idea.

It’s easy to recreate and perfect for the holiday season.

21. Red and green glitter

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String of lights, simple bows and glittering green and red really makes the Christmas nails idea pop.

It keeps things fun and fresh while sticking to the aesthetic.

22. Heart shaped candy canes

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We all love candy canes so why not make them into little hearts?

It’s a simple idea that makes an adorable inclusion of the holiday season.

23. Glossy red nails

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An idea that can help in the winter season is glossy red nails.

It’s simple and works well for the entire season making it ideal for minimalists.

24. Simplistic creativity

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Holly leaves, candy canes, Christmas trees and snowflakes are absolutely adorable.

You get to incorporate all your favorite pieces of the holiday into one set of nails.

It’s funky and perfect for people that love creativity.

25. Matte colors with candy cane inspiration

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Matte nails are underrated in my opinion so this idea has a hold on my heart.

The candy cane idea goes straight through with this nail inspo.

Red and green with candy canes and stripes incorporated allows you to get the full effect.

It’s simple yet elegant.

26. Forest green and gold mix

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Dark green allows you to keep things feeling fresh, especially with glitter nails.

You can include bows, french tips or even fully coated nails.

Have fun with mixing and matching.

27. Keep things simple

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We love an elegant look that creates the right atmosphere.

You don’t need much to make Christmas nail inspiration work.

It’s not about the color.

It’s all about what you feel accurately displays your feelings and ideas.

Finding your holiday spirit

Whether you want to be bold and creative or want to keep things simple, there is sure to be something within these ideas for you to test and try this holiday season.

This post showed you 27 super cute Christmas nails you can use for inspo.

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Posted By: Malena Permentier · In: Christmas, Nails

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