Christmas and holiday nail ideas
Holiday nails are made for the festive season: classic red and green, gold and silver, glitter, candy canes, snowflakes and small trees. Many people pick a festive accent nail on top of a simple set.
Browse Christmas and holiday designs from the Nailterest community below, and try them on early: salons get busy in December.
Like a design? Try it on your own hand with AR in the free Nailterest app, or find a nail salon near you that can do it.
Questions about christmas and holiday nails
What are classic Christmas nail colors?
Red, green, gold, silver and white are the classic Christmas colors. Glitter and chrome add a festive shine.
When should I book holiday nails?
Book one to two weeks ahead in December. Salons fill up fast before Christmas and New Year.
How do I make Christmas nails look elegant?
Keep it simple: a deep red or a glitter French tip with one small festive accent looks elegant.