you could bedazzle your nails with glittery rhinestones and intricate designs of reindeer and twinkle lights…or, you could celebrate the holidays in the most minimalist of ways, with shimmer-flecked cuticles, simplistic gold lines, and a tasteful snowflake or two.

Certain traditions get us in the holiday spirit: putting on some jolly tunes, decorating the tree in cozy pajamas and fuzzy socks, and giving ourselves a Christmas manicure. ‘Tis the season for all the shimmer, shine, and holiday hues—red, hunter green, winter white, gold, icy blue—and there are plenty of holiday nail polish colors on the market and no shortage of festive symbols and motifs to inspire.

To help guide you, we put together a list of ideas for Christmas nail art designs, including an elevated French tip, Santa-inspired art, snowflake accents, and more. The best part is, thanks to nail stickers, press-on, and stencils, even those of us with the unsteadiest hands can create these styles easily. Keep scrolling for major inspo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you could bedazzle your nails with glittery rhinestones and intricate designs of reindeer and twinkle lights…or, you could celebrate the holidays in the most minimalist of ways, with shimmer-flecked cuticles, simplistic gold lines, and a tasteful snowflake or two.