Nothing gets us in the holiday spirit like putting on some jolly tunes, decorating the tree, and throwing on cozy pajamas (and fuzzy socks). But one thing that can really up the celebratory mood? Giving yourself a merry manicure at home in honor of “the most wonderful time of the year.” Between all the holiday nail polish colors on the market (think: deep red, hunter green, winter white, and icy blue) and festive symbols, there’s tons of inspiration to draw from.
If Santa Claus is your favorite person around the holidays, check out nail artist Megan’s tutorial to recreate this exact look on your own red nails. Don’t have a steady hand? There are nail wraps that can help you out.
Christmas Grab Bag
Can’t decide between trees, presents, stars or other fun nail art for Christmas? Do as nail artist Rebecca Morrissey did and add all your favorites on one nail with the help of a pack of nail stickers.
Sweater Weather
Bet you didn’t think you could get that cozy sweater look on your Christmas nails. Combined with a festive red accent nail, this look by nail artist Ilia Enid hits all the snuggly notes.
Sparkly French Tip
Manicurist Kassandra Jones adds a Christmas twist to a French manicure with rose gold tips and chic holly accents.
Christmas Greenery
If neutral nails are your go-to, take a cue from Jones, who added in a bit of Christmas greenery over a blush pink base to create a chic yet subtle manicure.
Christmas Llama
Sure, it’s not quite traditional, but nail polish maker Stephanie demonstrates how to turn the trendy llama into a festive scene on your nails by adding in a little snow.
Ho Ho Ho
If you’re looking to take a red manicure to the next level this Christmas, try out this fun “ho, ho, ho” design by Utah-based nail technician Liz Henson.
White and Black
Sometimes a classic and clean black and white nail art design, like this tree motif by Henson, can be a pretty monotone manicure for the holidays.
Abstract Holly Green
Instead of going for an all-red classic Christmas manicure, add in a chic holly green design on a nail (or two) like Henson did here for artistic flair.
Winter Wonderland
If you dream of a white Christmas every year, you can at least make it happen on your nails just like nail artist Jacqui did here. To make it extra easy, opt for press-ons.
Santa and His Reindeer
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