Complete Your Holiday Outfit with These Pretty Christmas Nail Ideas

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Red and Green Glittery Tips Manicure

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Chalkboard Nails

If you love sparkles, you have to try this shimmering silver manicure with red and green glitter tips. It will stand out, no matter what you’re wearing!

Get the tutorial at Chalkboard Nails.

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Candy Cane French Tip Manicure

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Nailed It

Is a French manicure your go-to? Put a holiday twist on your signature style by adding mistletoe along the tips and accent nails featuring candy cane and Christmas sweater designs.

Get the tutorial at Nailed It .

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Modern Christmas Tree Manicure

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Studio DIY!

Embrace modern style this holiday season with this unusual take on Christmas trees. The unexpected color palette makes it even more fun.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.

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Christmas Snakeskin Manicure

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Chalkboard Nails

We love animal print everything—even at Christmastime! Learn how to create this moody red and green manicure with a trendy snakeskin effect.

Get the tutorial at Chalkboard Nails.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Christmas Lights Manicure

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Chalkboard Nails
6

Sparkly Mint Green Manicure

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Chalkboard Nails

Have a Christmas party on your nails with this mint green manicure featuring a topper of red, green, and gold glitters.

Get the tutorial at Chalkboard Nails.

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Holographic Christmas Song

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Nailed It

You know that silly song “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth”? Now you can wear it on your nails with this quirky manicure.

Get the tutorial at Nailed It.

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Pink Christmas Sweater Manicure

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Chalkboard Nails

It’s Christmas sweater season, and we found the perfect accessory! This manicure features a festive fair isle print in different shades of pink.

Get the tutorial at Chalkboard Nails.

9

Color-Changing Snowflakes Manicure

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Chalkboard Nails

Celebrate the snowy season with pretty neutral nails topped with purple snowflakes. The snowflakes even change color depending on the temperature—so cool!

Get the tutorial at Chalkboard Nails.

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10

Swarovski Crystal Christmas Manicure

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Nailed It

For the perfect mix of glamorous and playful, try this white mani featuring holiday designs like Christmas tree ornaments, gingerbread men, and candy cane stripes. Top it off with Swarovski crystals for a touch of holiday sparkle.

Get the tutorial at Nailed It.

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11

Christmas Ornaments Manicure

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Christina Radcliffe

After you’re done decorating your tree with all your favorite ornaments, it’s time to give your nails the same treatment! This one can be customized with any color Christmas balls you’d like.

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Holiday Sprinkles Manicure

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Nailed It

This playful nail idea brings to mind yummy Christmas cookies topped with red and green sprinkles. Finish it off with a glossy topcoat for added shine.

Get the tutorial at Nailed It.

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13

Fair Isle Snowflake Manicure

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Nailed It

This cute manicure is giving so much Scandinavian style. It’s like a little Christmas sweater for your nails!

Get the tutorial at Nailed It.

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Plaid Christmas Tree Manicure

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Christina Radcliffe

‘Tis the season for festive plaid! This green and gold plaid manicure is made all the cuter with the addition of a white accent nail featuring a minimalist Christmas tree design.

15

Santa Suit Manicure

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Christina Radcliffe

Speaking of Santa Claus, here’s a manicure that pays tribute to his signature red and white suit! The black belt with a glittery gold buckle is such a cute finishing touch.

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‘Ho Ho Ho’ Manicure

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Tatiana rico

Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas! Even Santa Claus would be impressed by this sparkly red and white manicure featuring one of his most famous catchphrases on a couple of the nails.

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Creamy Christmas Lights

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Christina Radcliffe

Here’s another Christmas light design that we absolutely adore! The colorful lights look so pretty against a creamy white nail.

18

Mistletoe Manicure

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Christina Radcliffe

Need another excuse to smooch your sweetheart this holiday season? Try this mistletoe-print manicure for lots of Christmas love!

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Holly Berries and Stripes Manicure

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Christina Radcliffe

This holly berry and stripes look is adorable! Alternate between nails, or just pick your favorite design for all.

20

Stocking Stuffer Manicure

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Christina Radcliffe

Opening presents is undeniably one of the most fun things about Christmas! Now you can bring a little bit of that magic to your nails with inspiration from this matte stocking stuffer manicure.

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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

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