Looking for the best Christmas nails to get into the festive spirit? Here are 35 insanely cute and simple Christmas nails that are guaranteed to impress!
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This year has gone by in a flash I feel like. I seriously cannot believe Christmas is only a couple of months away. The weather is starting to get cooler where I live. Not to the point where I need to layer sweaters on top of sweaters but I definitely need something warm whenever I step outside.
I am beyond excited for the most joyful time of the year but dreading the cold. Although I’m wishing for a white Christmas this year, I really don’t want to step outside and freeze to death. I don’t know if that’s weird or not, haha! A few things I do enjoy doing when the cold weather rolls around are drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace, starting my yearly rewatch of Gilmore Girls, and of course, getting my nails done.
I don’t know about you, but getting a fresh set of nails just makes me feel so much more put together and cuter. I’ve already started scouring Instagram for the most gorgeous Christmas nails to recreate. If you’ve been on the hunt for some stunning simple Christmas nails, you’re in luck because I’ve gathered quite a few.
From simple French tips, holly designs, and sparkly nails, there is something in here for all the minimalist girlies. If you like to do your own nails at home, do not worry because you can very easily recreate these designs with a few gel polishes and nail brushes. Now, let’s take a look at these awesome Christmas nails!
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SIMPLE CHRISTMAS NAILS
1. SNOWMAN NAILS
This is just too cute not to recreate. Paint your nails in a nude gel polish and draw the snowman using white, black, and red gel liners.
2. LITTLE CHRISTMAS TREES
Christmas trees on a Christmas nail set are a must. You don’t have to go all out with the design, just itty bitty Christmas trees like above will do you wonders.
3. SPARKLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT
The Christmas present this year sure is amazing. Especially combined with the mini black sparkly French tips.
4. FRENCH TIPS AND SANTA HAT
Make red French tips on your nails. Add a cute little Santa hat on one of the fingers to make it extra festive.
5. TINSELS NAILS
Tinsels look amazing when used for decor but they look even better when drawn on your nails. Look how gorgeous and shimmery they are!
6. BLUE NAILS WITH SNOWFLAKES
Wintery blue nails look amazing. Add a couple of tiny blue snowflakes on the bottom to complete the look.
7. FRENCH TIPS AND HOLLY
This set is just lovely! Make white French tips on your nails first and then draw the Holly on each finger with green and red polish. Use a fine-tip nail brush to draw it on or use stickers.
8. SILVER METALLIC SNOWFLAKES
Paint your nails in a sheer nude gel polish. Grab your favorite silver metallic polish or gel liner and draw on some pretty snowflakes.
9. SIDE FRENCH TIPS
Tired of the same basic French tips and want to switch it up a little? Well, how about side Frenchies instead? They are simple, chic, and look beautiful.
10. PRESENT AND GOLD POLISH
If there is anything I love more than gold shimmery polish, it’s Christmas presents. Thankfully, this nail design has both, haha!
11. MINIMALIST NAILS
Don’t want to go all out for your Christmas mani this year? No problem! Keep it simple and minimal with a nude polish all over and a cute little Christmas tree on one of the fingers.
12. CHRISTMAS POLKA DOTS
Polka dots are never out, not even for Christmas. Grab red, green, and shimmery gold gel polishes along with a dotting tool. Paint three nails red and make polka dots on the rest.
13. GLITTER AND SNOWFLAKES
Glitter and snowflakes are always a great combo. I suggest using something that is gold or silver just because they are the most popular choices people reach for.
14. COLORFUL STRIPES
Keep it simple but colorful with this beautiful nail design. I love the different colored stripes and the snowflakes are always a great addition.
15. SHORT CHRISTMAS NAILS
If you don’t like your nails too long, this is a great option for you. They are short so it’s easy to accomplish day-to-day tasks and the designs are fab!
16. FRENCH TIPS AND HOLLY
Red French tip nails with minimal holly art are just too cute not to copy. Add some glitter red polish to your pinky and thumb to make it stand out.
17. GARLAND FRENCH TIPS
I never knew Christmas garlands could look so good on nails. Make white French tips first and then draw the garland as the outline below.
18. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
You could easily recreate this nail idea by yourself. All you need are colorful gel polishes, a black gel liner, and a dotting tool.
19. LIGHT BLUE NAILS
Light blue nails have my whole heart. They just look so pretty and they are perfect for the wintertime.
20. GREEN AND WHITE FRENCH TIPS
Mix up your French tips a little and use two different colors instead of one. Add some shine to your mani by outlining the green with gold shimmery polish.
21. MICRO CANDY CANES
Don’t lie to me, how adorable are these tiny candy canes? If you are artistic and have the patience for it, you should definitely try them out.
22. HO HO HO
These may just be my favorite simple Christmas nails on this list. You can use red and white gel liners for the candy cane outline and stickers for HO HO HO.
23. GLITTER OMBRE NAILS
If it has glitter, then you already know I love it. Just like this glitter ombre nail design. They will sparkle so much under a flashlight.
24. RED NAILS AND SNOWFLAKES
Red nails are already mesmerizing by themselves but throw on a couple of cute snowflakes on top and you’ve got yourself the best simple Christmas nails.
25. WHITE FRENCH TIPS WITH ORNAMENT
Dress up your digits in the most sparkliest and most glittery ornament design. Add a cute red bow to top it off.
26. GREEN NAILS WITH SPARKLE
Green is one of the main Christmas colors so it only makes sense to incorporate it into your nail design. Paint one or two fingers in silver sparkles for a gorgeous Christmas mani.
27. MATTE NAILS WITH SPARKLES
I am a glossy top coat girly but, if the matte set has sparkles then count me in!
28. NAVY BLUE NAILS
Navy blue nails for Christmas? Umm, yes! Look how pretty they are. Add a present bow on one of the fingers to make it extra festive.
29. OMBRE NAILS WITH SNOWFLAKES
You can never go wrong with a classic ombre. Incorporate a few snowflakes here and there to complete the look.
30. GREEN CHRISTMAS NAILS
How beautiful are these nails? I am for sure going to show this design to my nail tech.
31. CUFF DESIGN AND RED POLISH
Do you know what makes a red nail set stand out even more? Adding a cute cuff design on the bottom.
32. GOLD GLITTER FRENCH TIPS
Paint your nails in a sheer nude first. Make French tips with gold glitter gel polish and outline with a white gel liner. Top it off with a present design.
33. SIMPLE GOLD CHRISTMAS TREES
If you love a cute and simple set, this is the one for you. Paint your nails in a nude gel polish and make Christmas trees with a gold gel liner.
34. GINGERBREAD MAN AND CANDY CANES
Gingerbread man and candy canes are classic Christmas nail designs. So you should definitely incorporate them into your set.
35. OMBRE DESIGN WITH SNOWFLAKES
Last but definitely not least, we’ve got this gorgeous ombre Christmas nail idea with snowflakes to finish the look.
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