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18 Festive, Santa-Approved Nail Art Ideas To Spoil Your Fingertips With This Christmas

'Tis the season.

When it comes to holiday-inspired beauty trends, they can run the gauntlet from gasp-worthy extremities—hello, Christmas tree eyebrows—to subtle selections (think: festive make-up trends).

And when Christmas finally rolls around, there are endless offerings to choose from when it comes to freshening up a celebratory ‘do or opting for a crimson lip that Santa would approve of. However, when it comes to our nails, it’s easy to forget about how our digits could be in need of a trip to the North Pole.

Falling somewhere in the middle as a fit-for-all and (sometimes) amateur-friendly option to keep the holiday spirit going from tips to toes.

Both manicure maniacs and all-around beauty savants can breathe easy, thanks to stunning, seasonal nail art ideas that are simple enough to master at-home, minus a manicurist.

Below, we’ve rounded up the jolliest, most Christmas-inspired nail designs to get you through the silly season.

Go for glitter 

Cute and quirky. What’s not to love? 

Christmas Nail Art
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Christmas Nail Art
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Christmas Nail Art
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Green with envy 

Glossy coats of emerald or forest green are perfect for those wanting a modest and calming look. 

Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @nailsby_mai)
Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @betina_goldstein)
Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @vanityprojects)

Frosting 

While it might be summer in Australia, nothing says Christmas like a frosty snow flake. 

Christmas Nail Art
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Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @house_of_beaux)

Candy-inspired

Christmas is all about spending time with your loved one… and food. Inject some sweetness to your look with these candycane and gingerbread nail art ideas.

Christmas Nail Art
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Christmas Nail Art
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Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @thefilingcabinetnails)

Red and gold

A classic Christmas colour combination, red and gold is a chic option for those looking to keep things more understated. 

Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @amyle.nails)
Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @betina_goldstein)
Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @white_strawberries)
Christmas Nail Art
(Credit: @betina_goldstein)

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