Table of Contents Show
Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means: time to get festive with your nails! Whether you want to go for a classic red and green, a sparkly glitter, or a cozy sweater pattern, there are plenty of ways to show your holiday spirit through your manicure. Here are 25 cute Christmas nail(Xmas Nail) design ideas for 2024 that will make you stand out from the crowd.
01 | Gingerbread Nails:
A delightful design featuring gumdrop buttons, inspired by the classic holiday gingerbread man. To achieve this look, you’ll need a nude base coat, brown polish, white polish, and various colors for the buttons. Use a thin brush to draw the outline of the gingerbread man and fill it in with brown polish. Then, add the white details for the eyes, mouth, and icing. Finally, dot on the colorful buttons and seal with a top coat.
02 | Christmas Tree Nails:
Emulating a winter wonderland, these nails create the effect of having individual snowglobes on each nail. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, white polish, green polish, glitter polish, and a dotting tool. Start by applying a clear base coat and then dabbing on some white polish to create the snow effect. Next, use a dotting tool to draw a triangle with green polish and fill it in. Then, add some glitter polish on top of the green triangle to create the tree ornaments. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
03 | Mistletoe, Snowflakes, and Christmas Trees:
These classic holiday symbols are trending in nail art, often accompanied by cute bows, adding a sense of holiday cheer. To achieve this look, you’ll need a red base coat, white polish, green polish, and a thin brush. Start by applying a red base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use a thin brush to draw the mistletoe leaves with green polish on one or two nails. Add some white dots for the berries and a small bow for extra cuteness. On another nail, use the same thin brush to draw a snowflake with white polish. You can also add some glitter polish for extra sparkle. On another nail, use the same thin brush to draw a Christmas tree with green polish and add some white dots for the snow. You can also add some glitter polish for the ornaments.
04 | Candy Cane Stripe Nail Designs:
Offering a festive twist, these designs are inspired by the iconic holiday candy and can brighten any holiday look. To achieve this look, you’ll need a white base coat, red polish, and striping tape or stickers. Start by applying a white base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use striping tape or stickers to create diagonal stripes on your nails. Paint over them with red polish and peel off the tape or stickers carefully. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
05 | Red with Small Designs, Black Accents, and Gold Leaf Accents:
These trends incorporate red hues with subtle designs, the use of black for a bold contrast, and elegant gold leaf for a touch of luxury. To achieve this look, you’ll need a red base coat, black polish, gold leaf flakes or foil, and a thin brush or dotting tool. Start by applying a red base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use a thin brush or dotting tool to create small designs on your nails with black polish. You can try dots, stars, hearts, or anything else you like. Next, apply some clear polish on one or two nails and press on some gold leaf flakes or foil while it’s still wet. You can also use tweezers to place them more precisely. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
06 | French Tip Santa Hat:
A playful design that incorporates the iconic Santa hat into a French manicure style. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, white polish, red polish, and a dotting tool or toothpick. Start by applying a clear base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use white polish to create a French tip on your nails. Next, use red polish to create a triangle on top of the white tip and fill it in. Then, use a dotting tool or toothpick to add some white dots on the tip of the triangle and along the base of the triangle to create the fur trim of the hat. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
07 | Festive Glitter Green Christmas Nails:
A sparkling variation of the French manicure with green tips and glitter top coat. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, green glitter polish, and a French manicure guide or tape. Start by applying a clear base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use a French manicure guide or tape to create a curved line on your nails. Paint over them with green glitter polish and peel off the guide or tape carefully. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
08 | Mid-Century Modern Design Christmas Nail Art:
A maximalist approach with a bright, sparkly design featuring a mid-century modern aesthetic and a trendy color palette. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, various colors of polish, glitter polish, and a thin brush or nail art pen. Start by applying a clear base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use a thin brush or nail art pen to create geometric shapes on your nails with different colors of polish. You can try triangles, circles, squares, or anything else you like. Next, add some glitter polish on top of some of the shapes to create some contrast and sparkle. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
09 | Shimmery Ombré Holiday Nails:
Silver glitter ombré nails that are perfect for holiday parties and versatile enough for various holiday outfits. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, silver glitter polish, and a makeup sponge. Start by applying a clear base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, apply some silver glitter polish on the tip of the makeup sponge and dab it on the tip of your nails. Repeat this process with less glitter polish each time until you create a gradient effect. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
10 | Festive Red Ribbon Christmas Nail Design:
A design featuring glittery red polish and bow designs, ideal for getting into the present-wrapping spirit. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, red glitter polish, white polish, and a thin brush or nail art pen. Start by applying a clear base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, apply two coats of red glitter polish on your nails and let them dry completely. Next, use a thin brush or nail art pen to draw two diagonal lines across your nails with white polish to create the ribbon effect. Then, draw two loops and two tails on one corner of your nails with white polish to create the bow effect. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
11 | Cute Christmas Pudding Inspired Short Nails:
Short nails adorned with heart-shaped Christmas puddings, adding a sweet and sugary touch to the festive season. To achieve this look, you’ll need a clear base coat, brown polish, white polish, red polish, green polish, and a dotting tool or toothpick. Start by applying a clear base coat and letting it dry completely. Then, use brown polish to create a heart shape on your nails and fill it in. Next, use white polish to create a curved line on the top of the heart shape and fill it in to create the icing effect. Then, use a dotting tool or toothpick to add some red dots for the cherries and some green dots for the leaves on top of the icing. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.
12 | Simple Green Christmas Tree Nail Design:
If you’re looking for a minimalist and elegant design, this one is perfect for you. All you need is a forest green nail polish and a thin brush to create a small, festive tree accent on one or two nails. You can also add some gold or silver glitter to make it sparkle.
13 | Festive Mistletoe Holiday Nails Idea:
This design is classy and romantic, featuring white French tips outlined with holly berries and leaves. It’s reminiscent of mistletoe, which is a traditional symbol of love and friendship during Christmas. To achieve this look, you’ll need a white nail polish, a red nail polish, a green nail polish, and a dotting tool.
14 | Deconstructed Holly Christmas Nail Design:
This design is glittery and festive, deconstructing the classic mistletoe design for a chic holiday look. Instead of drawing the whole holly branch, you can just paint some red dots and green lines on a glittery base coat. This way, you can create a more abstract and modern version of the traditional motif.
15 | Frosty Blue and White Christmas Nail Art:
If you want to create a chilly December atmosphere on your nails, this design is for you. It features a shimmery blue top coat with white snowflake designs on some nails. You can use a stamping plate or a thin brush to create the snowflakes, or you can use stickers if you want to save some time.
16 | Festive + Cute Candy Cane Christmas Nail Design:
This design is inspired by peppermint mochas, one of the most popular drinks during the holiday season. It features glitter red nails with candy cane heart designs on some nails. To create the hearts, you can use a thin brush or a striping tape to make the stripes, and then fill in the gaps with white nail polish.
17 | Cozy White Short Christmas Nails:
This design is perfect for those who prefer short nails but still want to have some fun with their manicure. It features mismatched designs with snowflake and sweater patterns on a white base coat. You can use a stamping plate or a dotting tool to create the snowflakes, and a thin brush or a striping tape to create the sweater patterns.
18 | Velvet Inspired Press On Christmas Nails:
If you want to have a luxurious and sparkly manicure without spending too much time or money, you can opt for press on nails. This design is inspired by velvet, one of the most fashionable fabrics during winter. It features shimmery and textured silver nails that will make your hands look glamorous and festive.
19 | Abstract Red, Green, and White Christmas Nail Art Design:
This design is unique and creative, using an abstract style to create a festive manicure. It uses a red, green, and white color palette, but instead of painting solid colors, it creates shapes and patterns with negative space and dots. You can use a thin brush or a dotting tool to create this look.
20 | Santa Claus Inspired Holiday Nails:
This design is cute and playful, featuring red French tips with a Santa hat accent on one nail. It’s inspired by Santa Claus, one of the most iconic figures of Christmas. To create this look, you’ll need a red nail polish, a white nail polish, and a dotting tool or a thin brush.
21 | Glitter Green Grinch Inspired Christmas Nails:
Inspired by the Grinch, these nails use glitter green polish for a festive upgrade. You can also add some white fur details and a red heart to complete the look. These nails are perfect for showing your love for the classic Christmas movie.
22 | Festive Red + White Christmas Nail Designs:
A timeless combination of red and white, these nail designs are simple yet elegant. You can mix and match different patterns, such as polka dots, stripes, snowflakes, and hearts. You can also add some gold accents for a touch of glamour. These nails are ideal for any Christmas party or event.
23 | Cute Peppermint Swirl Holiday Nails:
A unique color palette of shimmery blue and purple, these nails are inspired by peppermint candies. You can create a swirl effect using a thin brush or a dotting tool. You can also add some white dots for extra sweetness. These nails are great for adding some fun and color to your winter outfit.
24 | Merry and Bright Christmas Nail Design:
Designed to resemble twinkling Christmas lights, these nails are merry and bright. You can use any colors you like, but I recommend using neon or metallic shades for a more vibrant effect. You can also add some black lines to create the illusion of wires. These nails are sure to make you stand out from the crowd.
25 | Festive Black Holiday Nails:
A festive yet edgy design, these nails use holographic black nail polish in a trendy mismatched style. You can also add some silver glitter, stars, and snowflakes for a contrast. These nails are perfect for those who want to rock a dark and chic look this Christmas.
