We've been looking at Christmas-themed nail art and want to share some of the best ideas we've come across with you just in case you are looking to be inspired. After all, why should Christmas decorations be limited to trees, homes, buildings, or ugly sweaters? Having a bit of holiday flair on your nails is a great way to channel cheer to yourself and others all season long. If you think about it getting your nails decorated for Christmas is a gift to you and your way of giving those who look at your nails a gift as well. How so?
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Well, when someone decorates for Christmas, they don't just do it for themselves. Sure, it makes them happy and puts them in a Christmas mood to see the decorations. But those decorations are also a gift to everyone who lays eyes on them. They are a visual present. They say "Happy Holidays!" to loved ones and strangers alike. So, if you get Christmas-inspired nail art, that's also a way of spreading holiday cheer to anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse. Here are some delightful Christmas nail art ideas you could try for the season.
Black and white nails with swirls of silver look so elegant.
The way the white nails feature swirls of silver is what does it for me. They're like tiny snow flurries. This particular look could go straight from Christmas to New Year's Eve without even needing an update.
Candy canes are a no-brainer.
There are so many creative ways to put candy canes on your nails. Like this example, where candy canes and gold dots make an appearance on a teal background. It's very cute and would look good on short or long nails.
We’re so down for these candy cane claws.
Sure we've seen candy canes on nails before, but this might be the first time we see them done like this. They really pop on black and the shape of the nail gives them a Santa Claws appeal, don't you think?
One nail is golden.
A deep burgundy nail polish on all your nails except one is an eye-catching option. You could make the contrasting nail golden or silver or whatever your heart desires. The gold does look very nice next to the burgundy, though.
Here's another example of an accent nail.
In this case, instead of having the accent nail in a solid color, the ring finger has some simple art on it featuring a Christmas tree design with a star on top. You could do something similar with a candy cane or a snowflake.
Gold dots on white nails look simple yet festive.
These gold dots on white are so simple and yet so delightful. It just goes to show that sometimes the simplest designs can have a big impact. You could recreate this with all kinds of color combinations.
Try cute patterns inspired by the season.
There are a lot of patterns that make people think of Christmas. Red plaids, sweater designs, snowflakes, and so on. Find ways to incorporate some of those patterns onto your nails.
If glam is your jam, then go for it!
These are the kind of nails that make people stop, stare, and go WOW! The attention to detail and the elaborateness of it all is really astounding. That Christmas tree looks belongs in a department store window, but there it is on someone's nails.
Black and white can be Christmassy.
Not everyone loves red and green as the only color scheme for Christmas. If you are one of those people, you can opt for black and white or any other color combination you like and still make it have a Christmas vibe.
Get your swirl on!
These nails have curls and swirls that let you know it's Christmastime! The red green and gold on the tips works so well as a negative space design over the neutral base. This almost looks like a cool wrapping paper pattern.
Light up your fingertips.
Christmas lights are beautiful, but can be a total hassle to put up and you can only fully enjoy them when it's dark. But if you get a Christmas lights design on your nails, you can enjoy them all day long.
Channel a cozy winter cabin getaway.
Would that we could all spend the holiday season sipping cocoa in a cozy cabin. Sadly, most of us can't, but we can channel those kind of winter cabin vibes all season with creative nail art.
It's the perfect time of the year to have green and gold nails.
The green and gold plaid on these nails is perfect for the season, but if you want to up it up a holiday notch, add a special surprise. In this case, the special surprise is that the middle nail has a green and gold tree on it. Love it!
Go for glitter, metallic, and matte.
At first, these look like simple muted nails all done in a shade of burgundy, but on closer inspection they are so much more. The color on all the nails is the same, but some are done in matte, some in metallic, and some glitter.
Bright red nails are always fun.
This bright red shade would be festive all on its own, but adding decorations of white and sparkles to some of the nails is next level festive. It's like having a holiday party on your fingertips because you're the life of the party wherever you go.
Get creative with designs and color.
Whoever came up with this concept had a vision and executed that vision extremely well. This isn't for someone who doesn't want to call attention to their nails because these nails will get everyone's attention. They would be a great look for a holiday party.
Shades of green are an option.
Green is a color that is highly associated with Christmas, but usually it is a particular shade of green. Using shades of green that lean more toward teal is a fun way to do your own take on the color.
Red and white is perfect for the season.
Using a bright red color and white accents to tie in different designs on nails creates a sense of intentional unity. It allows you to try a variety of patterns on your nails without it looking chaotic.
Invite Frosty and Santa to spend the season on your nails.
Adding iconic Christmas characters to your nails is super cute. You could go for Santa and Frosty as pictured on these nails, but Rudolph, elves, or the Abominable Snowman are other options to consider.
Turn your nails into an icy paradise.
These nails are worthy of Elsa from Frozen. They look so glamorous. The icicle and icy vibes are perfect for winter and not even necessarily a Christmas thing, but they work for the holiday for sure.
Poinsettias are popular during the holidays.
They are indigenous to Mexico and Central America. Most people picture the red and green variety, but white poinsettias are also lovely as you can see in this nail art. They look elegant on a golden background.
Or if red is more your style, white poinsettia on a red background looks beautiful.
This design is totally in keeping with the season, but somehow subtle at the same time. It isn't obvious right away that the white is the outline of a poinsettia. You could reverse the color scheme too: white background with red flower outline.
