The holiday season deserves a special manicure. Whether you love a classic red and gold or want to try something more unexpected, there are endless ways to make your nails feel festive. Here are 30 holiday nail ideas to carry you from Christmas Eve to New Year and beyond.
1. Classic Red Holiday Nails
Rich glossy red is the original holiday manicure and it never needs an update. Always perfect.
2. Gold Glitter Holiday Nails
Full-coverage gold glitter is festive, opulent, and guaranteed to catch the light at every party.
3. Red and Gold Nails
Alternate glossy red with gold glitter nails for a classic, festive combination that looks effortlessly chic.
4. Burgundy Holiday Nails
A deep, rich burgundy is a more sophisticated take on holiday red that feels refined and festive.
5. Silver Glitter Holiday Nails
Head-to-toe silver glitter is the ultimate New Year’s Eve nail — glamorous, sparkling, and celebratory.
6. Green and Gold Holiday Nails
Forest green nails with gold accents echo Christmas tree colours in the most elevated way possible.
7. White Snowflake Nails
Delicate white snowflakes painted on navy or silver nails are a classic, beautiful festive design.
8. Candy Cane Nails
Red and white stripes on accent nails are a playful, festive tribute to everyone’s favourite Christmas treat.
9. Plum Holiday Nails
Deep plum or amethyst is a luxurious, unexpected holiday colour that still feels festive and special.
10. Champagne Fizz Nails
Champagne-tinted glitter nails look like a glass of sparkling wine — perfect for any New Year celebration.
11. Dark Green Velvet Nails
Matte dark green looks like crushed velvet on your nails — deeply festive and very luxurious.
12. Metallic Gold Nails
A solid metallic gold is bold, glamorous, and completely festive. The most celebratory colour imaginable.
13. Red Glitter Holiday Nails
Fine red glitter over a bold red base creates a multidimensional festive look with serious sparkle.
14. Frosty Blue Holiday Nails
Icy pale blue looks like a winter frost and makes a gorgeous, wintry alternative to classic red.
15. Midnight Black Holiday Nails
Sleek black nails let jewellery do the festive talking. Minimal and sophisticated for evening events.
16. Holiday Floral Nails
Holly, poinsettias, or star-shaped flowers painted on a dark or white base look festively beautiful.
17. Rose Gold Holiday Nails
Warm rose gold is simultaneously festive, feminine, and incredibly wearable across the whole season.
18. Holographic Silver Nails
Holographic silver nails scatter light in every direction for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve look.
19. Glitter Ombre Holiday Nails
A gradient of increasing gold or red glitter from base to tip is festive and elegant in equal measure.
20. Cranberry Red Nails
A deep blue-toned red like cranberry or cherry feels festive without being too obvious.
21. Teal and Gold Holiday Nails
Rich teal with gold accents is a sophisticated, unexpected holiday combination that feels very special.
22. Snow White Holiday Nails
Bright white nails look crisp and wintry, especially paired with gold rings and silver jewellery.
23. Glitter French Holiday Tips
Gold or silver glitter at the tips of a nude base is a subtle but festive holiday French manicure.
24. Copper Holiday Nails
Warm copper has an autumnal-meets-festive quality that works from Thanksgiving all the way to Christmas.
25. Burgundy with Gold Foil
Rich burgundy with scattered gold foil fragments is a luxurious festive combination.
26. Festive Chrome Nails
Gold or silver chrome is the most glamorous, party-ready nail finish for the holiday season.
27. Reindeer Nail Art
Tiny painted reindeer or deer on a deep red or brown base are a joyfully festive Christmas design.
28. Christmas Tree Green Nails
A vivid, slightly-warm green with a golden shimmer looks exactly like a lit Christmas tree.
29. Midnight Glitter New Year Nails
Black and gold glitter that shifts like a midnight sky is the perfect countdown-to-midnight manicure.
30. Festive Nude with Sparkle
A warm nude with a subtle gold shimmer is the most versatile festive manicure — elegant at any event.