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50 Christmas Nail Designs Guaranteed To Bring Joy

50 Amazing Christmas Nail Designs Guaranteed To Bring Joy
Nailing Christmas this year!

It’s that festive time of the year again when we see the streets and neighborhoods full of Christmas lights and decorations. This means it’s also time to get a Christmas manicure. 

With this list of 50 Christmas-inspired nail designs, I am sure you will be ready.

So, are you ready to see some gorgeous designs?

1

Reindeer in the snow

Brown nail design with a reindeer

Instagram: vee_nailedit

This is a color that is not your typical Christmas color, but it gives off a sense of warmth. The beautiful color is brown! You have the adorable reindeer in the snow on one nail with a 3D textured winter sweater on the other. These designs scream winter warmth.

2

The Gingerbread Man and His Christmas Lights

Christmas nail design with a gingerbread man holding Christmas lights

Instagram: nailartrevival 

Here is a gingerbread man with a happy face on your nails,  ready to light up the Christmas lights. He is all about Christmas joy.

3

An Artistic Christmas

Abstract Christmas nail design

Instagram: nails.by.zo_

This design is creative on its own by the artist being able to use one line to create four different designs. You have the present, a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and a pretty flower to create a beautiful abstract set. 

The dark green spots with sparkly gold lines make the design pop even more.

4

I Like My Designs in Red

Red and pink Christmas nail design with a snowflake

Instagram: beaut.ybygrace

Four different designs, but they all have something in common…the color red! You have the traditional candy cane design, a plain red nail with a silver stud, a snowflake French tip, and a winter sweater design. 

5

Christmas Sparkles

A sparkly Christmas nail design with a bow

Instagram: patriciaramirez.trainer

Why be simple when you can use sparkles and rhinestones? These nails are designed to stand out. Santa’s jacket is brushed with silver sparkles on the fur part, and the candy cane design is sparkly too. One thing that stands out is that beautiful bow on top. 

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6

A Bear’s First Christmas

Christmas nail art with a bear and snow

Instagram: pazybohomazy

This design is so adorable with the animated bear on an accent nail. It looks so cute with its Santa hat and Christmas gift. This design leaves all the focus on the smiling bear as the rest of the nails have snow falling on a starry Christmas night. 

7

Little Designs

Tan Christmas nail design with little red designs of a gingerbread man and a Christmas stocking

Instagram: nailart.ramonabura_

The artist used the staple winter/fall color brown as the background and white to highlight the design so it has a cartoon effect. These designs are all in a shade of red that compliments this brown color. 

8

Christmas Party

Colorful Christmas nail design that says let´s get festive with Christmas lights

Instagram: raenailco

You don’t always have to use the traditional red, green, and white to show your joy for Christmas. Like the nail says “Let’s get festive” and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights. 

9

A Fancy Christmas 

Light pink Christmas nail design with gems and rhinestones

Instagram: naildiary0

This design is simple but elegant. The use of the light pink color in the background makes the nails look clean and natural. 

Also, the use of sparkle nail polish and different gems enhances the theme of elegance. Just look at the fancy Christmas tree nothing but studs and gems were used to create it.

10

Open Candy Cane

Pin wheel Christmas nail design with rhinestones

Instagram: nailsbychantelle

A candy cane French tip but with a twist to it. There is one nail that has both edges of the nail designed like a candy cane while the rest is candy cane French tips dragged to one side of the nail. 

To make the design pop even more the artist topped them off with some rhinestones.

11

A Plaid Christmas 

Plaid Christmas nail design with a ornament and a Christmas tree

Instagram: dianas.nail.art

Christmas designs in plaid but with a creative twist. The Christmas ornament and the Christmas tree are in plaid with gold as an accent color. The gold adds a little sparkle to the cute design.  

12

Brown and Red

Brown and red Christmas nail design with a candy cane and plaid design

Instagram: ognailsx

Two different colors and five different designs. The two red nails are similar but one is more like a sparkly candy cane and the other is a swirl. For the brown designs, you have something that looks like a dessert, a plaid nail, and a sparkly brown color. 

13

Santa Claus

Sparkly Christmas nail design with a acrylic design of Santa Clause

Instagram: vee_nailedit

Another design with a special accent nail. This accent nail is none other than Santa Claus. This nail artist added a little special touch in painting Santa Claus because you can notice his rosy cheeks. 

14

Merry Christmas

Christmas nail design that says merry Christmas with a snowman and a reindeer

Instagram: chalkboardnails

This nail design wants to tell you Merry Christmas and the snowman and the reindeer are there to give you extra joy and you can’t forget the Christmas tree too. These four nails are here to show you the Christmas spirit. 

15

The Reindeer

Tan nail design with gold sparkles and a reindeer

Instagram: malgorzata_jankowska_indigo

A nail design with two accent nails. The design of the reindeer has a lot of detail put into it. Can we take a moment to notice the snow on its antlers and its relaxed facial expression? The other design use of acrylic created a beautiful reindeer-inspired design.

16

A Cozy Snowman

Light blue and gold winter nail design with a snowman dressed in winter clothes

Instagram: slowianka_france

I love the mix of colors. The baby blue, tan, and gold colors go together so well and the well-dressed snowman is here to show that. 

Once again amazing detail to these characters. So many little lines and designs created such a realistic hat, scarf, and sweater combo.

17

Christmas to the Point

Long red and white stiletto Christmas nails with a bow

Instagram: nailsby_evon

These long stiletto nails are beautifully designed in red and white colors. This design incorporated a candy cane design, a snowflake, and a pretty rhinestone bow.

18

Ho Ho Ho

Starry Christmas nail design that says ho ho ho

Instagram: nailsbypaulin

It’s Christmas night and Santa is riding around giving all his toys away as he takes a little break to look up at the night sky. At that moment he sees stars and he can’t help but say ho ho ho to the amazing view. 

19

A Christmas Tartan

Tartan Christmas nail art with a bow

Instagram: chellys_nails

Another plaid nail design but with a French tip twist. So many perfect lines and the asymmetrical shape is perfect. To complete the look you have the tartan plaid bow to match.

20

It’s Christmas

Red white and green Christmas nail design with snowflakes

Instagram: nailditkristyd

All the traditional Christmas colors on one set of nails and simple Christmas designs add more of a Christmas feel.

21

Christmas Joy

Red and white Christmas nail design with snowflakes and a gingerbread man

Instagram: lexys_beauty_

Using red nails to scream Christmas joy. With a few well-known Christmas designs to show it.

22

You’re A Mean One

The Grinch inspired Christmas nails

Instagram: nailfiled

Now, what is Christmas without the Grinch to show you how powerful the joy of Christmas is? 

23

A Rolly Polly Christmas 

Christmas nail design with a Christmas tree Santa Clause a reindeer and a snowman

Instagram: gilby83_nails

You have round Christmas figures with a Christmas tree. Well, the roundness adds to the cuteness of this nail design.

24

The Wreaths

Red and green Christmas nail design with a wreath

Instagram: The Wreaths

The wreath hanging on the door is a big Christmas staple and this design is here to show that. The beautiful sparkly green color adds to this cute design and you can’t forget the sweater design. 

25

The Cutest Gingerbread Man

Christmas nail design with falling candy canes and a cute gingerbread man

Instagram: nailsby_jukus

Just look at its face! It is either in a panic because somebody decided to eat him or because there are falling candy canes. All I can say is that design can’t help but put a smile on my face. 

26

Cool Grey

Grey Christmas nail design with snowflakes and rhinestones

Instagram: unghiegel.it

Such a pretty cool grey design. I like how it looks like it has more texture than it does because of the placement of the gems around the snowflakes. All the different grey colors come together so beautifully. 

27

The North Pole

Christmas nail design with a acrylic Santa Clause and a design of his suit

Instagram: nailledca

Can Santa see? Well, who knows but the acrylic work done to create this design looks fantastic. It’s like a Santa figurine on your nail. What makes this work even better is that it has three different designs to complement Santa Claus. 

28

The Gnome 

Grey Christmas nail art with an acrylic Gnome and plaid design

Instagram: dazzlindigits10

More amazing acrylic work is done here to showcase this Christmas gnome. This grey-inspired look has it all, snowflakes, plaid, and a sweater design.

29

Mr. and Mrs. Snow

Light blue and white winter nail design with a snowman and a snowwoman

Instagram: sabrina_ils

Now aren’t these snowpeople the cutest with their matching attire? This design just looks amazing for the winter. You can say it’s a his and hers set for your nails. 

30

Snowflakes and Cheer

Red and white Christmas nail design with gold under the nail and that says ho ho

Instagram: nailedbymary

This design may seem like your simple Christmas nail design because all you see are a few snowflakes and the words ho ho, but there is more. Underneath the nail is a golden surprise. 

31

Green and Glitter

Simple green Christmas nail art with candy cane design

Instagram: j.e.m_nails

A simple green design with two green French tips and a green candy cane nail. 

32

Little Gingerbread Men

Red white and green Christmas nail design with two gingerbread men

Instagram: nail_prohecy

These gingerbread men are in Christmas heaven. Can’t you tell by the big smile on their faces? They just love being surrounded by glittery red and green colors. 

33

Flowers

Christmas nail art with red white and green flowers

Instagram: nails.by.jaisha

Red and white flowers may seem more like Valentine’s Day but when you mix red white and green you can’t help but think of Christmas. These pretty little flowers are so nice to look at. 

34

Mistletoe

Pink and red Christmas nail design with a snowflake and a mistletoe

Instagram: wonderland_nails_official

A beautiful red and pink design to resemble love as you see the mistletoe at the corner of the nails. 

35

Christmas Sparkles

Red and white Christmas nail design with sparkles and rhinestones and snowflakes

Instagram: nailedbymary

Red, white, and sparkles always go together during this festive season. That sparkly silver Christmas ornament is making that statement true. 

36

Poinsettias

Christmas nail design with poinsettias

Instagram: mimenailsstudio

The well-known Christmas flower is showcased on this beautiful set of nails. The clear background lets the design shine giving everyone a look at these beautiful flowers.

37

Red Glitter

Sparkly red gold and white Christmas nail design with a Christmas tree and a bear

Instagram: anxhi_nails_vlore

Red glitter is everywhere, and it should be. 

38

Simple and Pink

Pink white and gold Christmas nail design with a Christmas tree and a reindeer

Instagram: natashamartinbeauty

Pink, White, and gold are classic colors that go beautifully together. This nail design has a gold twisty Christmas tree and a gold reindeer. The icicles give it that nice frozen feel.

39

My Present

Christmas nail design with red nails as presents

Instagram: nailsby.ness

This nail design is clearly showing that these nails are a gift to me. They are so simple but very pretty. 

40

A Pastel Christmas

Pastel and plaid nail design with mistletoe

Instagram: polishedbylearnahstarbuck

These light colors bring a light feel to Christmas. The mistletoe over the plaid pastel design is there to remind you that it is Christmas time. 

41

Textured Nails

White and red nail design with a reindeer

Instagram: lighteleganvehq

These nails seem to have a little bit of texture to them. The standouts are the sweater design and the snowflake. 

42

Christmas Fun

Long Christmas nail designs with a Christmas tree and a big red bow

Instagram: naisby_evon

This design screams Christmas with the red, white, and green colors everywhere. The pinky nail and the pointer are full of Christmas fun. 

43

The Pink Reindeer 

Pink and sparkly purple nail design with a reindeer

Instagram: ____annails____

Pink is a year-round color. On top of that, it has a glittery pink color to match the likeness of any girly girl. Now, to give the design a more Christmas theme, the nail set has cute reindeers. 

44

Grey and Pink

Pink and silver nail design with a snowflake

Instagram: nailcoaberdeen

A grey and pink set for Christmas, but you see the traditional Christmas designs to give you a Christmas feel.

45

Christmas Lights and Snowflakes

Christmas nail design with Christmas lights and snowflakes

Instagram: superflynails

Is it Christmas if you don’t have Christmas lights to light up a home or a city? Also, snow on a Christmas day can bring the holiday to a new level. 

46

Christmas Chic

Pink and red argyle nail design

Instagram: joelyoceannails

An argyle nail design with beautiful pink, red, and gold colors. It will go perfectly with a winter sweater. 

47

The Red Gnome

Red and white Christmas nail design with a gnome

Instagram: nailsby_jukus

The Gnome has so much love for Christmas.

48

Green Snowflakes

Sparkly green and red nail design with green snowflakes

Instagram: glitzglam

More glitter and sparkles! The use of green snowflakes makes the design a little different from the rest that used white snowflakes. 

49

Little Santa Hats

Short Christmas nail design with Santa hats and snowflakes

Instagram: nailsbykellyjay

Who said that long nails get to have all the fun? This design is perfect for short nails, and it is easy. Santa hats on the tips of the nails, snowflakes, and you can’t forget the sparkly Christmas tree. 

50

Happy X-mas

Red and silver Christmas nail design with Santa Clause and it says Happy X-mas

Instagram: magia_na_paznokciu

The perfect design to end on as we have Santa in all his Jolly to tell us to enjoy the holiday. 

Can you believe the talent these nail artists have? Show them some love on their Instagram profiles if you like their design.

I hope you enjoyed these nail designs as much as I did, and if you plan to recreate any of them, I will be happy to see them. You can comment below which ones were your favorite and send a picture of your recreations.

Happy holidays!

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