'Tis the season for a sparkly French tip.
There's a slight wind chill in the air; you’ve dusted off your heavy coats, and you're already thinking about what to put on your Christmas wish list. We're inching closer to the holiday season, so it's time to get in the spirit with a fresh, new manicure.
The holidays are the perfect time to adopt fun festive designs to spread a bit of holiday cheer. While searching for the perfect manicure can be a bit tough, now's the time to experiment with the glittery French tips, jewel tones, and sparkly abstract nail art that you bookmarked during the summer. Though some holiday nail designs hit the theme a little on the nose, there are a bunch of styles that are more subtle but give the same effect. How about warm brown tones to match the hot cocoa you’re sipping by the fireplace? Or maybe a bright red that screams Christmas sans any gimmicky snowflakes? No matter what your holiday mood is, your nails should set the tone for a great season—and we're here to help.
To ensure that you have all the inspiration you need to show your manicurist, we’ve searched high and low on Instagram for the 35 best holiday-themed nail styles that will make you the envy of every office Christmas party.
1
Silver Sparkles
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time at the nail salon. This silver sparkly set has snowflake designs and glittery tips to bring in the frosty vibes.
2
Green and Gold Abstract Mani
Forest Green is a staple color for the holidays, and this manicure shows you exactly why. The green abstract line with gold accents is a fresh, sophisticated take on Christmas tree-inspired nails.
3
Cozy Christmas Nails
When winter time rolls around, it's time to pull out your favorite cozy chunky knit sweaters. Translate the cozy vibes to your nails with this intricate cable knit textured look. The design pairs well with any color, but this red and white combination is a classic.
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4
Red and Black Ombre
For those of us who don't mind a little bit of edge, opt for this nail design that marries the spooky spirit of Halloween with the cheerful holidays via a black and red ombre design with pointed tips.
5
Red for the Holidays
This manicure combines a bunch of fun and festive styles to try out this season. This set reimagines the classic French with an angled update; the pink-nude base is paired with bejeweled accents and a textured design to give the monochromatic look a festive spin.
6
Winter Wonderland
If you tend to lean more towards neutral tones but still want to spice it up for the holidays, this design might be the one for you. The golden, glittery accent and frosty snowy design will prepare you for winter.
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7
Red French Tips
French tips will always be a trendy option regardless of the season. This glossy French manicure works well year-round, but looks even better with a gingerbread hot cocoa in hand.
8
Subtle Sparkly Tips
Sometimes less is really more. Here's a design that gives you maximum impact with minimal effort. Starting with a soft pink base, the artist created a subtle V-shaped French dipped in gold glitter.
9
Tiny Hearts
I know it may seem early for Valentine's Day, but if there's one thing that's true about the holidays it's that love is in the air. This adorable design with tiny pink and red hearts will carry you all the way from Christmas to Valentine's Day.
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10
Polka Dots
The holidays aren't all about glitter and snowflakes. How about multicolored polka dot tips? Using a natural matte base, use white, black, and gold glitter polish to create small dots along the top of your nails to make this fun and easy DIY style.
11
Silver Linings
To get this chic and minimal design, use a creamy white nail polish as your base color, then follow up with a silver polish to lightly outline each nail.
12
Pearl Accents
It's easy to feel like there isn't much room to play around with natural nail designs. This look shows how adding texture can elevate a rather simple shade. This season, try using pearl appliqués to add a bit of flare to your manicure.
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13
Peppermint Dreams
Nothing screams Christmas quite like a candy cane! These red and white hearts are the super sweet touch that your nails need.
14
Hey Rudolfph!
Busy wrapping presents? Well, these nails are the gift that keeps on giving. Believe it or not, this nail design can be easily recreated at home. To get the reindeer design, make two dots at the center of the nail with black polish, and then a slightly larger red dot right under. Then, using a brown polish, create two small lines for the antlers.
15
French Tips and Snowflakes
What I love about this nail design is that it reminds me of a starry winter night. The snowflakes and little stars are peppered on top of a nude base. Look closely and you'll see that the black French tip has a touch of glitter that makes me think of a cozy night in watching the snowfall.
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16
Cranberry Christmas
Burgundy is a versatile color that easily transitions from fall to winter. In this design, the subtle, glittery cranberry shade is polished on three fingers while the other two have an adorable fruit design.
17
Snow Falling
When it comes to a design that's quintessentially winter, this manicure speaks for itself. Use a natural base color and decorate each nail with a snowflake.
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Tiny Polka Dots
Another polka dot style, instead of creating dots with polish, this design adds texture and color using tiny gems.
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19
Gradient Neutral French Nails
Neutral shades for the colder months and holidays always impart a super cozy feel. These gradient brown French tips with a clear 3D design look as yummy as your morning chai latte.
20
Sparking Red Gradient
Red is easily the color du jour of the season. Not for the faint of heart, the red glitter fades into the black outline creating a dark yet beautiful gradient.
