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Christmas Nail Art Ideas To Get You Feeling Festive

By Carly Cochrane and Julia Richardson - 2 years ago | Updated
Christmas nails

Halloween has been and gone, chocolate selection boxes have started to swarm the supermarkets and it’s only a matter of minutes until the Coca-Cola advert hits our television screens.

Christmas is well and truly on its way, and whilst decking your house from top to bottom with sparkle can get you in the jolly mood, we prefer to showcase our seasonal spirit with some festive nail art and nail polish.

That’s right, from December 1st it’s strictly Christmas nails in the Cosmetify grotto. It's standard procedure for us to give you a little inspo, so we've done the rounds and found a bunch of Christmas nail art ideas that make it straight onto the nice list.

Candi-cure

Simple, elegant yet oh-so festive, this candy cane inspired manicure allows you to channel your inner sweetness. Whether you choose to stick to the red and white colour combo or experiment with other shades, this is a timeless classic that will look fab paired with a chunky knitted jumper.

essie Winter Wonderland Christmas Trio Nail Polish Set

£9.03

essie Gel Couture Top Coat

£8.76 £13.27 (34% off)

Iced Out

Welcome the wintry weather with open arms (or hands) with this simpler. Perfect if you don’t want to go too crazy with the sparkle, this festive take on a demure ombre nail will look wonderful when clasped round a warm mug of hot chocolate.

IsaDora Chrome Nail Powder

£5.72

Joan Collins Nail Lacquer Pearl

£9.35 £16.00 (42% off)

Frosted Fingers

This look embodies all things winter. Intricate yet effortless, this tree manicure is a great option for Christmas nail art beginners. Just grab some glitter, tape or stencils and a matte top coat and you’re good to go.

MATi Professional Nails 5 X Blue Ray Nail Polish

£8.88 £30.00 (71% off)

Mavala Correcteur For Nail Polish

£8.56 £15.00 (43% off)

Grinch Claws

If this film favourite character doesn’t scream Christmas spirit then we’re not sure what does. What better way to step up your Christmas game than with this playful, grinch-worthy and festive design. They're practically the nails that stole Christmas.

CND Shellac Power Polish Colour Coat

£4.07

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish Duo

£11.29

Wintry Wonderland

Looking for something classic? Add a touch of glimmer, glitter and sparkle to your manicure for a beautiful jovial and festive design that will have you feeling as though you're walking through a winter wonderland this season.

Maybelline Colour Show Nail Top Coat

£4.96 £5.99 (18% off)

OPI Starlight Nail Polish

£7.99 £11.50 (31% off)

Snowman-icure

If you can't possibly stray from a simple lick of paint then you're going to want to cast your eyes over this design. Pretty polka dots are combined with a little snowman to bring you a super-festive manicure.

Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Stylo Pen

£4.51

Mavala Nail Colour

£6.40

7. When in doubt, wear an ugly sweater

Who would have thought that an ugly Christmas jumper could look so good. This fair isle print is the perfect go-to if you're looking to slowly introduce your fingertips to festive nail art. All it takes is a lick of jumper-coloured paint and a pack of stencils and you're good to go.

Sally Hansen Nail Polish Fuzzy Coat

£3.06 £3.99 (24% off)

8. Ginger nails

Gingerbread isn’t the only sweet treat this season. Show your appreciation for Christmas baking by giving your nails a gingerbread makeover. Time and precision is needed with this one but it’ll all be worth it in the end.

MoYou London Gel Nail Strip Cinnamon Bun

£12.99

MoYou London Double-Sided Silicone Head Stick

£5.99

9. Twinkle talons

Twinkle lights are a must at Christmas time and not just on the tree. Test your nail art skills and create this intricate design using a range of bold colours on a white base coat. This is a sweet and joyful way to show your festive spirit, and you can even add a few gems if you're feeling fancy!

Jessica Custom Nail Colour

£8.26 £13.00 (37% off)

Ciaté London Caviar Manicure Nail Topper

£3.18 £5.00 (37% off)

Ciaté London Sequin Manicure Nail Topper

£3.06 £5.00 (39% off)


So, that's a wrap. Christmas is the perfect excuse to get creative and these nail designs are a great way to kick-start the festivities - you'll be surprised what you can fit on the end of your fingertips. Or give the gift of nail happiness with one of our nail varnish gift sets or Christmas gifts for her! Don't forget to browse our beauty discounts to find your favourite sets for less.

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Carly Cochrane

Written by Carly Cochrane

As the Senior Content Editor for Cosmetify, Carly is the go-to for all the latest (and greatest) beauty tips, tricks and trends. With over six years of experience in the industry, she knows all the ins-and-outs when it comes to health, beauty and wellbeing. 

Julia Richardson

Written by Julia Richardson

With a passion for all things beauty and makeup, along with a degree in creative writing, Julia is a great source of knowledge about the latest must-have products.

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