42 Easy Christmas Nail Art Designs for a Festive Holiday Mani

Those iconic peppermint candies make a wow-worthy statement when rendered as Christmas nails.

Let vibrant colors do all the talking with this festive jewel-toned design.

For an understated chic look, try this modern design that nods at iconic imagery your design-obsessed friend will obsess over.

White snowflakes jazz up cheerful cherry red tips in this knockout design.

Gold stars add tons of drama. Keep the look from being too much with a couple of accent nails on a nude base.

A light green pastel acts as the festive French tip base for this white and red timeless look.

Demure pink gets the holiday treatment with gold detailing meant to evoke ribbon.

"Silver bells, silver bells. It's Christmas time in the city." And anyone who catches a glimpse of these nails will stop you on the street and ask how you created a winter wonderland on your nails.

Craving something sweet? While your gingerbread cookies are baking in the oven, paint your nails with a matching design for ultimate cookie lover goals.

You might not conjure nudes when you think of festive nails, but these get a makeover for Christmas with snowflakes and sweater knits.

These nails shine brighter than Rudolph's nose on Christmas Eve night — and we love the multicolored polka dots as string lights.

These glittery, striped nails evoke festive wrapping paper in a jewel-toned palette.

You know it’s Christmas when each of your 10 fingers gets its very own Santa hat.

We can't get enough of this majestic nail art which would be a showstopper at any Christmas cocktail party.

Alternating solid green nails keep this holly motif from feeling overwhelming.

Call it “blush and bashful” or call it just plain pretty: This pink-on-pink French tip design is perfectly dressed up for holiday parties.

This nail design is like wrapping your hands in a cozy and festive sweater.

Try an unexpected hue, but give it a decidedly seasonal twist with a wintry motif.

Can’t choose between Santa, holly, candy canes, snowflakes, or Rudolph? Get one of each!

Hand-painted stripes and snowflakes make this set a conversation starter, and glitter adds texture and sparkle.

Santa’s belt and coat are easily recognizable with black, white, and gold hand painting on accent nails.

Green nails get fancy for the holidays with glittering edge detailing.

Gold foil lettering across multiple nails takes this navy mani from elegant to wow-worthy.

A gold floral motif takes this burgundy mani to the next level for the holiday season.

Get fancy for the season with silver glitter and stars.

This wavy lined look draws inspiration from Cindy-Lou Who.

Hand-painted poinsettias are labor intensive, but these Christmas nails are worth the effort: They’ll be the talk of the holiday party.

Wavy stripes in seasonal colors give this holiday mani a cool, eye-catching look.

Metallic tinsel transforms an ordinary nude mani into a holiday showstopper.

Snowflakes and silver glitter make this mani fancy, festive, and perfect for the winter season.

A half-moon mani in high-octane red transforms a nude mani into a Christmastime standout.

Hand-painted pine trees alternate with matte green nails.

It doesn’t get any fancier — or prettier — than gold on gold.

Plaid hand painting alternates with red glitter and solid red nails in this festive holiday set.

Negative space contrasts with color-blocked holiday hues in this jolly mani.

This one-color mani looks much fancier than it really is thanks to the artful gradient.

Conjure the night sky with this nude mani that employs gold details to replicate constellations.

White snowflakes and silver glitter accents pop against a black manicure.

Shiny tips contrast against a matte base to give this green holiday mani major texture.

Plaid accent nails incorporate colors used individually in the remaining nails for a cohesive holiday look.

Paging Elsa and Anna: This snowy motif in blue and white conjures all of the fun of Frozen.

Hand-painted Christmas trees and gold leafing make this holiday mani extra festive.