40 Festive Christmas Nail Designs to Try in 2022

Match your mani to the weather with snow white nails. Silver half-moons elevate this simple look. It's a classic winter white look!

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Two shades of pink with a glittery gold accent feels festive and feminine. Look for two complementary pink shades, like these shown.

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Plaid may be one of winter's most classic patterns, but there are still fresh ways to wear it. Fiery pops of plaid courtesy of nail art stickers keep this manicure interesting.

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Create a winter wonderland on your nails with miniature Christmas trees and golden accents.

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Think modern day chic Christmas lights with this dotted design on a neutral base. Easy and straightforward, all this look requires is the festive polish shades and a dot tool.

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Like jewelry or disco balls on your nails, this sparkly design really reflects the light. Bonus: It dresses up any outfit!

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Each nail is a gift in itself thanks to a different color combo and design. This one might take a little practice, but the end result is worth it. (Pro tip: You could also do this as an accent nail with a complementary solid shade on the rest.)

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If you're really looking to amp up a red manicure, adding some sparkle and a wrapping paper accent is the way to go.

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If you love a basic white manicure but want to make it more fun for the holidays, just add a few diamond decals. Arrange them however you'd like, or follow this photo for the snowflake and icicle-like inspiration.

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There's nothing more classic than a red mani, and painting each nail a different shade of rouge gives it a fun twist. With just one solid color on each tip, this is a perfect look for shorter nails. For a cool ombré effect, go from dark to light.

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This sparkly ombré manicure has tons of glitz — and star decals help take it to the next level.

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The easiest way to pack a two-holiday punch with your manicure? Add a smattering of gold to the tips.

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Golden leaves and flowers make a maroon manicure more festive. With a thin nail pen and some practice, you can achieve this manicure at home.

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Spruce up a manicure with some strategically-placed golden circles. You can do this with any color, but it's beautiful paired with a muted green for the holidays.

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Make your fingers look like abstract candy canes with a swirly red and white design.

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With a metallic green background, these hand-drawn ornaments really pop. The differing shapes and sizes feel fresh and fun, and look like they could be out of a Disney movie!

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Diagonal sage green tips bring some sugar and spice to a regular nude manicure. A bit of nail tape makes this easy to DIY, perfect for the minimalist.

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French manicures are huge right now, but unlike the French manis of old, you can switch things up. Try a dark red tip and a bubblegum pink base for a fun holiday-ready take on the classic.

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You know it's Christmas when someone puts a poinsettia on the table. Channel the festive flower through a party nail — keep the rest of your fingertips red to make it pop.

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These nails look like shattered ice on a glassy pond. As regal as you can imagine, this manicure is fit for a winter queen.

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Curved, Christmas-colored stripes are sleek and subtle. With a thin brush, you can try this at home — just be sure to give time for each wave to dry before moving on to the next one.

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With flecks of glitter both big and small and a few strategic snowflakes, these nails have us dreaming of a white Christmas.

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A little bit of festive foliage feels just right when the rest of the nails are neutral with a tiny gold dot. The holly design is so cute, it deserves two accent nails instead of one!

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For the minimalists among us, a small half-moon of metallic red keeps your nails in the spirit without sacrificing your aesthetic.

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While a manicure might not be everlasting, this deep hunter shade is surely evergreen. Watercolor-esque pine trees bring these nails to life. You can achieve this design with thin nail brushes (and some patience).

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Used to neutral nails and unsure about adding holiday glam? Adorn a nude manicure with a little subtle glitter and tiny snowflakes to keep it simple.

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Classic Christmas colors don't have to be boring. This geometry-inspired manicure is anything but — negative space and thin gold lines complete the look.

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