Christmas nails: easy festive nail art designs

When it comes to holiday-inspired beauty trends, they can run the gauntlet from extreme (hi, Christmas tree eyebrows) to subtle (see: festive make-up trends). Christmas nail art falls somewhere in the middle. Here, we've collated the jolliest nail designs to get you through the silly season...

Go for glitter

Cute and quirky. What's not to love?

Got this nail inspo from watching Narcos and getting distracted by the pretty twinkling lights on our Christmas tree🎄✨. Also didn't realize it looked similar to the @louisvuitton multicolor Alma white design until my boyfriend brought it to my attention. Hah! 🤷🏻‍♀️Colors used from @essie new fun concrete glitter collection. 🌈💥❤️

Birthday Mani 🎂 Using Concrete Glitters Collection from @essie #essielove #essiepartner

Candy Colours

Sweet candy canes to add a touch of jolliness to your outfit.

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Christmas tree nails

These forest green and white jewelled nails feature glitter tips and tiny Christmas trees.

He who has not Christmas in his heart, will never find it under the tree 🎄 * Striper I, Detailer I Brush, Schtik It, Blinger Tool, Polish #44, #117, #119, #131, Base/Top Combo and Matte Top Coat from www.uglyducklingnails.com * #MessageOfTheDay #PositiveVibesOnly #AttitudeOfGratitude #Smile #OneLove #BeBlessed #HappyTuesday #HappinessIsTheMeasureOfSucces #ChristmasNails #SweaterNails #NaturalNails #Snowflakes #LetItSnow #WhiteChristmas #ChristmasTree #Handpainted #Glitter #Swarovski #Matte #DuckSquad #UglyDucklingNails #HomeOfDeva #Suriname #2018

Millennial pink with a twist

Like you got-to nude manicure with festive red details.

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Another look from @sally_hansen Trend report. I remember coming up with this idea a few years ago for a @cushnieetochs show. Backstage you have to think of fool proof ways to duplicate a look in a hurry. So if you swipe over to the next photo you'll see i painted typical silver nail studs with a bright red @sally_hansen shade . Place a piece of double stick tape on your surface and adhere the studs to the tape. Paint them and apply a top coat so they don't smear when you glue them onto the nails. ✔️

Reindeer nail art

An ode to Santa Claus' favourite red nose reindeer.

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Baby, it's cold outside...

Silver-tipped baby pink nails fit for an ice queen.

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine 🌞 * Detailer I and II Brushes, Schtik It, Blinger Tool, Polish #7, #131, Base/Top Combo and Matte Top Coat from www.uglyducklingnails.com * #MessageOfTheDay #PositiveVibesOnly #AttitudeOfGratitude #Smile #OneLove #BeBlessed #HappyWednesday #HappinessIsTheMeasureOfSucces #ChristmasNails #SweaterNails #NaturalNails #Snowflakes #LetItSnow #WhiteChristmas #Handpainted #Glitter #Swarovski #Matte #DuckSquad #UglyDucklingNails #HomeOfDeva #Suriname #2018

Mrs. Claus

Inspired by the Claus' signature red and white motif, these statements nails are on Santa's naughty list.

Sexy red gel polish from @uglyducklingnails also their fufu pink, coloured acrylic, no wipe topcoat, stick it, matte topcoat and detailer brushes #chromenails #christmasnails #stilettonails #nailporn #classynails #blingnails #dopenails #mattenails #carribeannailtechoftheyear #trinidadnailtech #polishboy #swarovskiboss❤ #swarovskinails #holidaynails #ducksquad

Green with envy

Glossy coats of emerald green for a chic holiday look.

New neutrals

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

Holiday blues

This navy hued design is a fun twist on the traditional festive colour palette.

Arielle Tsoukatos

Arielle is our Senior Digital Beauty & Lifestyle Editor. A few career highlights include; lunch with Kim Cattrall, interviewing Naomi Watts and swapping make-up tips with Margot Robbie on the red carpet. You can find her words on InStyle, marie claire and Women's Health.