50+ Classy Christmas Nails We Hand-Picked To Inspire You

Do you want to elevate your winter outfits with chic Christmas nails? You need to check out this list of holiday nails featuring inspiration and ideas for festive winter nail designs in 2024!

collage of four hands with beautiful Christmas nails

Classy & Festive Christmas Nails for 2024

The holidays are fast approaching, which means that cute and stylish Christmas nails will start popping up all over our social media and in our everyday lives!

I adore the playful, chic aesthetic of holiday nails, and if you’re like me, you probably are already planning your Christmas outfits, accessories, and manicures. To help you get inspired for the holiday season, I’ve gathered gorgeous Christmas nails for 2024.

Featuring designs that range from simple to complex and from neutrals to bold colors, the festive nail ideas below offer inspiration for the entire holiday season!

Red + White Christmas Nails

red and white christmas nails with candy cane art, snowflakes and a santa hat
@thenaillologist

I love the playful collage-style design of these red and white nails, and they could work for anything from a laid-back holiday party to an office meeting. 

Pine Tree Mani

nude and glittering green nails with pine tree accent art
@thenaillologist

The deep green polish adds elegance to this design, while the simple pine tree nail art is fun and festive.

Navy Tones, Ribbons & Pearls

nude and navy blue nails with french tips and a bow tie accent nail
@kuypernailart

This rich navy polish is perfect for winter, and the present design with pearl accents makes this an ideal manicure to wear on Christmas day!

Vintage Collage Nails

nude nails with christmas nail art such as mistletoe, candy canes, and vintage cars
@hannahrosebl

Give your acrylic nails a holiday upgrade with vintage-style collage art. Simple designs like the candy cane and mistletoe are so cute, while the tree-topped red car adds that vintage vibe.

Velvety Holiday Nails

shimmering velvet white polish on short nails
@gossipandgloss

The versatility of this classy Christmas design is ideal for anyone who wants to look professional at work yet festive at parties and get-togethers. 

Snowy Ombre Nails w/ Silver Flakes

white and soft pink ombre nails with chunky silver glitter and white snowflake art
@amanda.sudolll

I adore the cool metallic accents paired with soft pink and milky white. The snowflake art adds a winter vibe, giving these feminine nails some elegant holiday flair. 

Fun Festive Mani

long nude nails with collage style christmas art
@staceymachin

Perfect for Christmas Day, an upcoming holiday party, and anything in between, this bold and playful mani is an excellent way to show off your love of this holiday.

Classy Ribbon Nails

nude pink nails with white tips and red bows
@staceymachin

Metallic red ribbons are an easy way to elevate classic French tips while keeping the overall aesthetic simple and refined. 

Snowy Tips on Red Chrome

red chrome nails with white dripping tips
@nailsbypaular

Red chrome with snowy white details is an excellent choice for holiday nails, and this design also has a bold and trendy aesthetic. 

Black Tip Outlines + Snowflake Art

nude nails with black glitter tip outlines and snowflake art
@thehotblend

These holiday nails have an elegance that makes them perfect for formal events, but the snowflake and subtle shimmer add that undeniable holiday feel.

Burgundy + Gold Present Nails

gold glitter and burgundy nails with a present accent nail
@heygreatnails

Give yourself the gift of a chic manicure featuring gorgeous burgundy nail polish and shimmering gold glitter for a lavish aesthetic and festive feel.

Gold Chrome & Holly Berries

gold chrome nails with nude accent nails featuring red and green christmas foliage art
@isabelmaynails

Jewel-toned greens and reds pair well with gold chrome, making the combination of metallic nails with holly berry art a sophisticated and stylish pairing. 

Candy Cane Manicure

red and nude christmas nails with candy cane art
@samrosenails

A sweet, festive manicure like the one above is my top pick for someone who wants playful and vibrant nails in 2024.

Christmas Wreath Nails

nude nails with white tips and wreath accent art
@rachcrutchnails

Garland nail art with metallic red accents creates a classy nail design that’s definitely Christmas-ready!

Neutral & Nude Pink Winter Nails

black glitter nails with nude pink accents and white snowflake art
@pegi_nails

These dark and sparkly holiday nails look fantastic with pops of white snowflakes. I love this for a holiday party with the girls or a holiday dinner date night. 

Christmas Present Mani

nude nails with gold present style ribbons, red bows, and candy canes
@overglowedit

Gold details and gem accents add a touch of glam here, while the present design, bow art, and cute candy cane make this an obvious holiday manicure. 

Cream + Crimson Holiday Nails

red and cream christmas nails with glitter and star art accents
@nailsl0

Golden stars and red polish are ideal for any Christmas design, and the contrast of cream-colored nail polish adds a unique touch. 

Pearly Snowflakes & Glitter

shimmering gold and nude nails with pearl holiday embellishments
@mydumbnails

Pairing pearl embellishments and snowy glitter accents with a soft, neutral look is perfect for a chic, feminine, playful aesthetic. 

Beige, White + Gold Christmas Nails

nude nails with white and gold glitter christmas art
@monika__nails

An elevated French manicure with seasonal flair is my top pick for anyone who wants a neutral design that’s still very eye-catching.

Colorful Christmas Lights Mani

nude pink nails with Christmas light art
@heygreatnails

If you’re looking for a bright and daring look for your next holiday party, vibrant and fun Christmas colored light nails are perfect for you!

Gift Wrapped Nails

nude nails with white tips and red ribbon and bow art
@disseynails

Long, gorgeous French tips look amazing with red accents, and what says Christmas more than red ribbons adorning a lovely, wrapped present? 

Glittering Gold Polish & Stars

long nude nails with gold glitter tips and star accents
@staceymachin

The gold-on-gold aesthetic adds a luxurious vibe to this mani, perfect for a date night or intimate family gathering in winter 2024. 

Vanilla Chrome Christmas

cream-colored chrome nails with french tip and snowflake accent nails
@thehotblend

The glazed donut finish over creamy vanilla polish is a gorgeous combo, and I love the peek-a-boo snowflakes for a festive addition.

Classic Holiday Hues

red and green matte nails with glittering tips
@pop_polished

Monochromatic French tip nails are a daring aesthetic, and this combination of all red on one hand and all green on the other takes it to the next level. I love the chrome and glitter tip accents for that elevated touch.

Gingerbread-Inspired Snowflake Nails

brown nails with white snowflakes and pearl centers
@pop_polished

The snowflake details on these gingerbread-inspired nails are chic and totally festive, and the pearl centers are the perfect finishing touch. 

Cocoa Polish & Christmas Bows

shimmering brown and nude nails with red bow accents
@disseynails

This chic minimalist design has an understated look but will effortlessly elevate any holiday outfit in 2024. 

Nude Nails w/ Molten Gold

nude nails with asymmetrical gold accents
@disseynails

While this may not be an obvious holiday manicure, the simple, elegant design and lavish gold accents are ideal for any Christmas event.

Snowman Frenchies

nude pink nails with snowman french tips
@sansungnails

This eye-catching design is perfect as holiday nails that add a playful element to your look.

Gingerbread House Nails

brown nails with tips inspired by gingerbread houses
@thenaillologist

Whether you want something vibrant and fun-loving or to show off your love for cute gingerbread houses, this manicure is for you!

Goil Foil French Tips

nude nails with gold foil tips
@pop_polished

I recommend gold foil Frenchie on glossy nude nails for a simple and sophisticated nail design this holiday season. 

Pearly White Nails w/ Holly Berry Art

pearly white nails with nude french tip accent nails and mistletoe details
@phoebesummernails

Pearly white nails are trendy and chic, while the holly berry accents are an easy addition that makes these nails holiday-ready.

Simple Ornament Nails

matte pink and red nails with ornament art
@ninashappynails

This is one of my favorite picks for an understated yet polished look this holiday, and while I love the red, you can swap this polish for blue, green, or anything you prefer.

Glitter Gradient Tips

nude nails with christmas color glitter gradient tips
@nailsbyharriet_

Sophisticated sparkles are one of my favorite things about holiday nails. The gradient design adds a playful touch but doesn’t take away from the clean and elegant aesthetic.

Red + Gold Plaid

red, black, and gold plaid nails
@kuypernailart

Classic red plaid is a staple during Christmas, so choosing this pattern for a manicure will give you a stylish, bold, and timeless appeal.

Holiday Treat Manicure

shimmering brown and nude nails with dripping white tips with dots
@samrosenails

With holiday-treat-inspired accent nails, this cute design is perfect for your next Christmas party with friends!

Icy Glam Nails

icy blue and milky white nails with gems, pearls, and snowflake art
@concon_wi

Icy blue and frosted white nails paired with gem accents are one of my favorite looks for Christmas nails in 2024.

Winter Forest Mani

nude pink nails with winter tree art and red birds
@safinailstudio

Simple winter trees on short nails are chic and ideal for adding seasonal flair, while the gold details and red birds add a stunning contrast.

Neutral Holiday Nails

nude nails with black and gold holiday art and tips
@vivianmariewong

I recommend adding gold glitter and sparkle art accents for glamorous and Christmas-ready neutral nails.

Crimson Tips & Gold Stars

nude nails with red french tips and gold star accents
@phoebesummernails

I love star details on nails – I think they’re fun yet elegant and look beautiful with any holiday shade.

Cottagecore Christmas Nails

red and green nails with nude accent nails featuring whimsical holiday art
@nailsbypaular

Cottagecore accents and Christmas pair well together, so add a bit of cottage-inspired charm to your holiday nails with whimsical art.

Neutral Nails + Plaid Accents

beige and white nails with plaid accent nails
@nailsbypaular

If you want to look polished and put-together in your holiday ensembles, I suggest a chic, neutral design featuring plaid accents.

Minimalist Winter Mani

nude nails with pine accent art
@m.o.n.a.j

Pine nail art is an easy addition for some holiday flair, making this design perfect for a soft and subtle Christmas aesthetic.

Silver + Forest Green Christmas Nails

nude and green nails with silver glitter accents and holiday-inspired art
@heygreatnails

Whether you wear this gorgeous silver and green design on Christmas Day or at the start of the holiday season, these festive nails will be a hit. 

Red + White Nails w/ Holly

red nails with white accent nails featuring holly berry art
@gossipandgloss

Red and white are one of the best Christmas color combinations, in my opinion. Add another layer of holiday flair with dainty holly nail art.

Pastel Pink, Mistletoe + Gems

soft pink nails with mistletoe art and gem accents
@amanda.sudolll

If you want to stand out at your next holiday gathering, bold feminine Christmas nails like these are my top pick for you!

Argyle Frenchies

nude nails with red and white plaid tips
@yourstrulyina

Argyle French tips have a stylish, classic, and vibrant aesthetic that couldn’t be more perfect for Christmas.

Classic Green Nails

solid green almond nails
@overglowedit

Timeless Christmas green will never go out of style, and this hue is ideal for classic and simple holiday nails.

Warm Neutral Gingerbread Manicure

cream and light brown nails with gingerbread inspired art
@ninashappynails

This nail design might be my favorite on this list of Christmas nails. Warm and rich, much like the cookies that inspired them, how can you not love this holiday mani?

Rich Green & Bright White Snowflakes

dark green and nude nails with gold glitter and white snowflake art
@gossipandgloss

Ivory snowflakes and gold glitter are a must for elevating Christmas green nails and giving them a playful vibe.

Glittering Coquette Nails

nude nails with gold and black holiday art
@vivianmariewong

I love these nails as a bold aesthetic that will complement any outfit you wear this holiday season. 

Snowy Accents + Christmas Trees

nude and red nails with christmas tree art
@studiobarinails

If you ask me, a snowy backdrop with Christmas tree art is the perfect way to accent red holiday nails!

 

Which holiday nail design was your favorite? I hope this list of Christmas nails gave you the inspiration you needed for chic and festive looks in 2024!

If you loved this list, don’t miss 28+ Festive & Classy Red and White Christmas Nails34+ Whimsical White Christmas Nails, and 27+ Simple Black Christmas Nails To Try This Holiday Season!

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