15 Festive Holiday Nail Ideas
The holiday season is a time for joy, cheer, and of course, festive nail art! Whether you’re a seasoned nail enthusiast or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. From classic red and green to glittery gold and silver, this year’s holiday nail trends are sure to inspire. Join us as we explore 15 stunning holiday nail ideas that will elevate your holiday style.
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Gold Bow Holiday Party Nails
These nails are so classy and perfect for a holiday party! Although they’re very elegant, there’s still and element of fun with the shimmery French tip design!
Glittery Red And Gold
This is one of the most fun Holiday Nail Ideas! I love the swirl accent nail and the colors are so pretty!
White And Gold Gift Wrapped Nails
This is another super fun, glittery look! I love the gift ribbon design and the two-color French tip detail!
Solid Cherry Red
You can never go wrong with a simple cherry red for the holidays! This color is flattering on all skin tones and looks perfect with any length or shape of a nail!
Blue Snowflake Graphic Nails
Blue is a great option to shy away from traditional red, green, and gold. These shimmery blue snowflake nails are perfect for the holiday season!
Glittery Green and Red Nails with Bows and Lights
Green and red with sparkly glitter makes your nails scream holiday! Adding in lights and bows makes for an adorable and festive mani.
Red French Tip With Bow Charms
This is a more stepped-up version of solid cherry red nails! This uses cherry red as a French tip and elevates it with white bow charms!
Nude Snowflake Nails
I love these simple, nude nails for the holidays! The glitter and snowflakes make this so much fun while keeping it classy!
Red Chrome Snowflake Nails
This red chrome color reminds me of winter cranberries and the snowflake, nude nails are the perfect accent component to this set!
French Tip Snow Nails
The glitter nails on this set remind me of snow and I love using a milky white French base instead of a simple nude!
Champagne Chrome Nails
A simple nude champagne chrome is the way to go if you want to keep your holiday nails simple, subtle, and sleek!
Green Velvet Nails
Velvet nails are one of my favorite nail trends and this color is perfect for the holiday season!
Pink French Ornament Nails
I think this is such a fun, unique design! This is another perfect one for shying away from typical holiday colors and the gemstone ornaments are just the cherry on top!
French Chrome With Black Bows
This is another cute, classy holiday look, perfect for seasonal partying! From the chrome to the black bows, this is such a cute holiday nail set!
Blue Chrome With Snowflakes
This is such a cute icy snow look! The purplish-blue chrome and snowflakes are the perfect wintery combination!
Nude With Gold Chrome Snowflakes
This simple nude with gold snowflakes is the perfect, simple holiday nail set!
So there you have it, fifteen festive nail art ideas to inspire your holiday looks this season. Whether you prefer a classic red or a glittery gold, there’s something for everyone. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and express your personal style. Happy Holidays and happy nail painting!
Festive Holiday Press On Nails
Holiday Manicure Must-Haves
If you are attempting these Festive Holiday Nail Ideas at home, you may need some tools to get started. Here are the tools and products that I swear by to keep my nails healthy and in great shape. I like to do my manicures at home, and these products do the trick to make my manicures last! Click the picture for the links!
Manicure Tips
Whenever you do your own manicure I always recommend a few steps before you start painting.
1. Trim and file your nails. These nail files are THE BEST. They make your nails feel so smooth.
2. Clean up your cuticles. This cuticle remover is a little pricey but it works so incredibly well. I like to use these push sticks. *Never cut your cuticles it leads to hangnails and possibly infection.
3. Buff your nail plate to smooth the surface of your nails. This buffer is the best option.
4. Wash your hands and wipe with acetone or alcohol. This ensures that there is no remaining oil left on your nails that will get in the way of your manicure lasting as long as possible.
5. Apply base coat. Some of the brands below require specific pre-polish steps- I’ll flag them so you are aware.
6. Apply a coat of polish and wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying the next coat. Repeat until you get the coverage you like.
7. Apply top coat and for the best result brush it over the edge of your nail to ensure everything stays as long as possible.
8. Apply cuticle oil or serum as needed. I like to apply it before bed.
Bonus: If you have thin/ weak/ peely nails this nail hardener helps SO MUCH!
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xx,
Lauren
