Top 15 Chic and Festive Holiday Nail Art Designs That Will Perfect Your Holiday Look

by Shelly 27/10/2022

written by Shelly 27/10/2022

Nothing quite gets us in the holiday spirit like cranking up some jolly tunes, decorating the tree, and donning some comfy pajamas (and fuzzy socks). But what might genuinely improve the festive mood? Giving yourself a festive manicure will ensure that you receive a healthy double dose of cheer whenever you look down while wrapping presents or prepping peppermint bark.

There are plenty of popular holiday nail polish colors on the market like deep red, hunter green, winter white, and icy blue. And there is no shortage of festive symbols and motifs to draw inspiration from. To help guide you, we curated numerous suggestions for holiday nail art designs, including a raised french tip, Santa-inspired artwork, holly accents, snowflakes, string lights, candy canes, reindeer, and more. These looks are simple to put together with the use of nail stickers, press-on, and stencils. You should think of pale blue and silver tones that mirror the winter snow, designs inspired by Christmas staples like gingerbread. For the traditionalists out there, we even found some adorable red and green nail art.

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Yet just because you enjoy festive manicures doesn’t mean you have to like tinsel patterns and red or green hues. We’re here to demonstrate that festive nail art doesn’t have to be cheesy to be cute. We’re in a new age of creativity led by stellar nail technicians. From candy canes to an exact recreation of the Grinch, holiday nails come in all shapes and sizes. Glitter and graphic lines are best if you want to make them sophisticated. If you’re looking to step it up a notch, cashmere and crystal nails are as stylish as they are cool. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the entire cozy aesthetic of the season.

Up front, we’ve gathered the chicest holiday manicures that will have you celebrating tastefully.