35+ Christmas Nail Designs

Some holiday seasons begin with a playlist. Others start with the smell of gingerbread or the first cold morning of December. But for many of us, the real moment Christmas begins is when we sit down for that first festive manicure of the year. 

There’s something about choosing the perfect holiday nail design that flips the switch from “everyday mode” to “full Christmas spirit.”

Christmas nails aren’t just decoration—they’re a mood, an accessory, and sometimes even a conversation starter. They can be cute and cozy, bold and glamorous, or soft and wintery. 

They’re the kind of detail that makes even the simplest moments—like holding a warm latte or taking photos by the tree—feel more magical.

In this curated list of 30+ Christmas Nail Designs, you’ll find everything from classic red-and-green styles to modern minimalist looks, glittery showstoppers, frosty winter patterns, and chic holiday neutrals. 

Whether you want nails that match your Christmas sweater, your party outfit, or your entire December aesthetic, you’re guaranteed to find inspiration you’ll want to save.

So if you’re ready to level up your holiday glow from fingertips to festivities, let’s dive into the prettiest and most creative Christmas nail ideas of the season.

01. This festive Christmas nail design features a playful, mixed-media look on long coffin tips, combining opaque red and white candy cane stripes on the index and pinky fingers with a soft, sheer nude base on the other nails. The accents include crisp white snowflakes, elegant silver glitter Christmas ornaments tied with red bows, and hand-painted green holly and red berries, creating a maximalist holiday statement.

02. This glamorous Christmas manicure features extra-long, sharp stiletto nails dominated by a stunning metallic, high-shine chrome red finish. The look is accented with crisp white art: some nails showcase bold candy cane stripes and others feature elegant snowflakes, while the thumbs are adorned with delicate silver/white bows, creating a dazzling, high-fashion holiday look.

03. This elegant Christmas manicure features an oval/almond shape and a matte finish on most nails. Key elements include a vibrant matte red base on the index and pinky fingers. The middle finger is covered in a classic red, green, and navy tartan plaid pattern. The ring finger provides glamorous contrast, fully coated in large, chunky gold glitter flakes. The thumb is a subtle nude base adorned with holly and berry decals in traditional red and green.

04. This holiday manicure uses a traditional red and green palette on a long, almond shape. The design is a mix of festive elements: the middle two nails feature a diagonal red and green striped pattern accented with white snowflakes and polka dots, all outlined by thin gold metallic lines. The remaining nails are a solid color—red or green—adorned with small gold stars and white dots, creating a cheerful, sweater-inspired Christmas pattern.

05. This is a gorgeous and elegant almond-shaped Christmas manicure that beautifully features the traditional poinsettia flower. The design uses a vibrant red base on the full nails, accented with detailed hand-painted poinsettias in red and green, which are framed by a glittering gold French tip. The accent nail adds a touch of glamour with red rhinestones or gems, creating a rich, sophisticated, and instantly recognizable holiday look.

06. The foundation of the manicure is a vibrant, classic true red gel polish. This red is applied to the thumb, ring, and pinky fingers, featuring an immaculate high-gloss, reflective finish that gives the polish a smooth, almost liquid appearance. The color is rich and saturated, perfectly embodying the traditional Christmas hue.

07. These long, square-tipped Christmas nails feature a festive mix of deep green and nude: a glossy shimmering green on the pinky, shimmering green and nude stripes on the index, and a nude accent nail with white snowflakes and polka dots. The centerpiece is the detailed, hand-painted Christmas gnome with a green hat and white beard on the middle finger.

08. The primary color is a vivid, metallic or chrome red gel polish. This shade is intensely reflective, featuring a brilliant shimmer or pearl effect that gives the nails a highly polished, liquid-metal appearance. This dazzling red serves as the base for four out of the five fingers.

09. This is a softer, cozier take on holiday glam with elegant almond-shaped nails. The design uses a nude base with classic white French tips, a charming white polka dot pattern, and adorable, tiny hand-painted icons like a gingerbread man and miniature candy canes for a sweet, playful touch.

10. Perfect for sweater weather, this design features an elegant mix of deep matte emerald green and nude nails. Accent nails include a stunning 3D green knitted sweater texture, a delicate white snowflake, and a festive holly and berry design on the nude base.

11. These stunning, festive nails are the epitome of holiday glamour, meticulously designed to capture the spirit of Christmas. The overall look features an extra-long, sharply tapered almond or stiletto shape, providing an elegant and dramatic canvas for the intricate details.

12. This stunning set of long, square-tip Christmas nails perfectly captures the festive season with its vibrant cherry red polish, eye-catching candy cane stripes, a chic, nude-base French tip, and a delicate white snowflake design on a matte accent nail.

13. This gorgeous set of nails presents a rich and luxurious take on classic Christmas glamour, utilizing contrasting textures and bold, holiday-themed artistry. The overall shape is a trendy long coffin or ballerina style, providing a perfect, squared-off canvas for the intricate details.

14. Candy canes, snowflakes, and ornaments—the perfect long coffin nails to celebrate the Christmas spirit!

15. The index finger is kept in the solid, shimmery berry red, providing a necessary rest spot and allowing the detailed accent nails to truly pop. All nails are finished with an immaculate high-shine top coat, enhancing the gel's longevity and giving the entire manicure a polished, glass-like appearance. The combination of the deep, sophisticated base color and the traditional, bright white festive art makes this a truly perfect holiday manicure.

16. This dazzling Christmas design features a long, square-coffin shape in a sophisticated silver and white color scheme. The nails alternate between two striking finishes: a chunky, high-coverage silver glitter for intense sparkle, and a matte, crisp white base. The white nails are elegantly accented with three-dimensional silver charms—a majestic reindeer on the index finger and an elaborate snowflake on the middle finger—creating a chic, frosty winter look.

17. The primary color is a rich, saturated cranberry or cherry red gel polish. This shade is a non-shimmering, opaque cream, providing a sophisticated backdrop. It is consistently finished with an ultra-shiny, reflective topcoat across all nails, emphasizing the luxurious depth of the color.

18. This festive holiday manicure uses a long almond/stiletto shape with a striking contrast of textures and colors. Most nails (thumb, middle, pinky) feature a deep, matte cranberry red finish. The ring finger is painted with classic diagonal candy cane stripes in red and white. The index finger offers a brilliant counterpoint with an iridescent white chrome/pearl finish, creating a frosty, shimmering effect that perfectly complements the rich matte red.

19. This festive Christmas manicure features a medium-long square shape with a prominent red, white, and nude color scheme. Most nails are designed with bold, diagonal candy cane stripes, where the white is a smooth polish and the red is a striking glitter finish. The thumb displays a solid red glitter and the index finger is a chic twist on a French manicure, featuring a nude base with a curved white tip.

20. This charming Christmas manicure uses a white, bronze/gold, and brown color palette on a medium-long square-coffin shape. It features an alternating cozy theme: some nails are a sparkling bronze/gold glitter with a white snowflake accent, while others are a matte white with a raised, textured 3D sweater pattern. The two middle nails are a smooth white base featuring cute, hand-painted reindeer faces with brown antlers and bronze noses.

21. This festive nail design features a mix of playful holiday motifs on an oval shape. Key details include hand-painted gingerbread men and cookies using brown, white, red, and green accents. These are complemented by nails showcasing a shimmery red snowflake, a sparkly green snowflake, and classic red/white and green/white candy cane stripes, creating a diverse and cheerful Christmas look.

22. This dramatic Christmas manicure features a striking extra-long, tapered stiletto shape entirely in a bold matte black finish. The design uses contrasting crisp white art to create festive patterns: the middle finger features a perfect gift-wrap bow, the index and pinky showcase swirling candy cane/ribbon lines with scattered dots, and the ring finger is adorned with an intricate snowflake and falling snow dots, resulting in a sophisticated, edgy holiday look.

23. This holiday manicure features a square-oval shape with a natural pink base and deep, sparkling emerald green glitter tips. Accent nails include white snowflakes on the tips and green/white candy cane stripes with silver glitter accents on the pinky, offering a modern and glamorous take on a festive French manicure.

24. This festive manicure features long coffin/square nails in deep matte red. The accent nails showcase a classic red and white plaid pattern with thin gold/bronze lines (index and ring fingers), contrasting with a solid matte red base adorned with large white snowflake designs (middle and pinky fingers), creating a cozy holiday look.

25. This festive manicure features extra-long, sharp stiletto nails coated in a high-gloss black finish. The design utilizes crisp white art to create playful holiday accents: one nail showcases bold diagonal candy cane stripes, another has an elegant snowflake and dots motif, and the most striking nail is decorated with a perfect gift-wrap bow and ribbon lines, giving the whole set a sleek, modern, and high-contrast Christmas look.

26. This classic Christmas design features long, tapered coffin nails combining a rich hunter green with festive red and white accents. The green nails are a sleek high-gloss crème finish. The middle two nails showcase distinct art: one is a red and black plaid pattern with a faint shimmer, and the other is a shimmering red base adorned with bold white stars and white polka dots, offering a cozy, traditional holiday look.

27. This festive manicure features long almond nails combining cream, glitter red, and plaid designs. Key details include a hand-painted reindeer face on a cream nail and a red tartan plaid accent nail. The remaining nails are coated in vibrant red glitter, with one nude nail featuring a red glitter tip designed as a half-wrapped gift, resulting in a cute and diverse holiday mix.

28. This cozy Christmas manicure features an almond shape blending shimmering gold glitter with nude and white polishes. The nails alternate between a full-coverage gold glitter and a soft nude base. The nude nails feature delicate white snowflakes and candy cane stripes, while one finger is a solid white with a raised, textured sweater pattern, creating a warm, elegant, and wintry aesthetic.

29. This delicate Christmas manicure features an elegant medium-long almond shape in a soft, non-traditional baby pink color palette. The nails blend solid glossy pink with intricate art: some nails feature crisp white candy cane stripes, while others are decorated with delicate white and shimmering silver snowflakes and tiny silver metallic accents, creating a feminine, icy-sweet holiday aesthetic.

30. This sophisticated Christmas manicure features an elegant almond shape in a stylish color combination of matte navy blue and dazzling gold. Most nails are coated in the smooth matte navy, while the ring finger is a full coverage chunky gold glitter. The index finger is a solid matte navy accented with a chic metallic gold Christmas tree decal, creating a luxurious and modern holiday look.

31. This luxurious Christmas manicure features long, elegant almond-shaped nails using a sophisticated white and shimmering gold palette. The look alternates between a solid, opaque glossy white base adorned with intricate gold foil snowflakes and tiny gold accents, and a dazzling chunky gold glitter for maximum festive sparkle.

32. This luxurious Christmas manicure features a short, square shape utilizing a deep matte emerald green and brilliant gold. The nails alternate between a velvety matte green and a full-coverage chunky gold glitter. The green nails are accented with striking gold details, including horizontal stripes, bold polka dots, and chic star decals, creating an elegant, jewel-toned holiday look.

33. This elegant Christmas manicure features medium-long almond-shaped nails coated in a smooth nude/light beige base. The design is minimalist and chic, with most nails accented by a single, thin horizontal gold metallic stripe. The ring finger and pinky are the focus, featuring a detailed gold foil snowflake on the nude base and a shimmering gold sparkle/starburst on a glitter background, respectively.

34. This cheerful holiday manicure features a short, rounded oval shape with a sheer, nude base. The design is a mix of styles: two nails are classic French manicures with a bold red tip, the middle finger is a cute reindeer face with a red nose, and the ring finger displays a colorful string of Christmas lights on a light pink base.

35. This bold Christmas manicure features medium, square-coffin shaped nails in a classic red, black, and silver color scheme. The middle fingers showcase a festive red and black plaid pattern with a glossy finish. The ring finger is a dazzling silver chunky glitter adorned with white snowflakes.

36. This stunning stiletto-shaped Christmas manicure is a vibrant blend of traditional holiday colors—red, green, white, and gold—featuring intricate hand-painted designs. Key elements include elegant reindeer silhouettes and snowflakes over sheer or glittery bases, a classic red and white candy cane stripe accent, and delightful holly berries and leaves. The use of shimmering gold glitter and rich jewel tones makes this set a dazzling and maximalist choice for the holiday season.