Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with 55+ dazzling nail designs that will make your festive spirit sparkle! From classic reds and greens to shimmering metallics and intricate snowflake patterns, we’ve curated the ultimate collection to elevate your style game this season.
Whether you’re attending cozy family gatherings or glitzy soirées, these nail designs will add the perfect finishing touch to your holiday look.
So grab your favorite polish and get ready to indulge in some festive nail art fun! Let’s sleigh this season together with nails that shine as bright as your holiday spirit.
55+ Holiday Nail Designs In 2024
Candy Cane Stripes
Classic red and white stripes for a sweet and playful Christmas look. (Easy DIY technique: Use striping tape for clean lines)
Tinsel Twinkle
A clear base with silver or gold glitter for a sparkly and festive look.
Cozy Cashmere
A soft taupe or gray base with a hint of shimmer for a sophisticated and wintery look.
Fair Isle Flair
A festive knit sweater pattern in red, green, and white for a cozy Christmas vibe. (Easy DIY technique: Use nail art stamping plates)
Mistletoe Magic
A clear base with tiny red and green dots resembling mistletoe berries. (Easy DIY technique: Use a dotting tool)
Reindeer Rush
A playful reindeer stencil design on a red or green base for a fun and festive look. (Easy DIY technique: Use pre-made reindeer nail art stencils)
Snowflake Soiree
Delicate white snowflake decals on a blue or silver base for a winter wonderland look. (Easy DIY technique: Use pre-made snowflake nail art decals)
Merry Marble
A blend of red, green, and white polishes swirled together for a festive marble effect.
Ornament Ombre
A gradient blend of red, gold, and green for a look inspired by colorful ornaments.
Candy Cane Chevron
Red and white chevrons for a modern and festive take on the candy cane theme. (Easy DIY technique: Use striping tape for the chevron pattern)
Gingerbread Delight
A light brown base with white icing details resembling gingerbread cookies. (Easy DIY technique: Use a thin brush for the white details)
Glittering Garland
A clear base with a garland design using red, green, and gold glitter for a festive touch. (Easy DIY technique: Use a nail art pen for the garland design)
Holly Jolly Berries
A deep red base with tiny green holly leaves and white dots for a classic Christmas look. (Easy DIY technique: Use a dotting tool for the white dots)
Wrapped Up in Plaid
A classic red and black plaid design for a festive and stylish look. (Easy DIY technique: Use nail art striping tape or stencils for the plaid pattern)
Rudolph’s Red Nose
A bright red base with a tiny white glitter dot at the tip for a playful reindeer design.
Sugar Plum Sparkle
A light purple base with a generous amount of glitter for a sparkly and whimsical look.
Cozy Cabin Lights
A deep brown base with tiny yellow glitter dots resembling twinkling lights in a cabin window.
Frosted Pine
A deep green base with a touch of silver shimmer for a cool and sophisticated winter look.
Snowfall French
A classic French manicure with a white tip that fades into a sparkly silver base for a wintery effect.
Hanukkah Lights
A blue base with tiny silver glitter dots resembling Hanukkah candles. (Easy DIY technique: Use a dotting tool for the silver dots)
Glittery Snowflake Tips
A clear or light pink base with silver or white glitter concentrated on the tips for a sparkly and wintry look.
Penguin Parade
Playful black and white penguin decals on a blue or white base for a fun and festive look. (Easy DIY technique: Use pre-made penguin nail art decals)
Dreidel Delight
A blue base with a silver or gold dreidel decal for a Hanukkah celebration. (Easy DIY technique: Use pre-made dreidel nail art decals)
Merry & Bright Text
Tiny red and green letters spelling out “Merry” or “Bright” on a white or clear base for a playful and festive touch. (Easy DIY technique: Use nail art stamping plates or stencils)
Candy Cane Gradient
A gradient blend of red and white for a classic and festive Christmas look.
Snowman Surprise
A white base with black dots for eyes, an orange carrot nose, and red twig arms for a playful snowman design. (Easy DIY technique: Use a thin brush for the details)
Gift Wrapped Glitter
A clear base with red and green glitter flakes resembling wrapped gifts.
Festive French with Lights
A classic French manicure with tiny dots of glitter resembling fairy lights along the white tip for a festive touch. (Easy DIY technique: Use a dotting tool for the glitter dots)
Poinsettia Perfection
A red base with a single, detailed poinsettia flower in green and white for a classic Christmas look. (Easy DIY technique: Use nail art stamping plates or stencils)
Glittering Snowflake Web
A clear base with a delicate web design in silver or white glitter and tiny snowflake decals for a whimsical and wintry look. (Easy DIY technique: Use a nail art pen for the web design)
Nutcracker Night
A deep red base with gold detailing resembling a nutcracker uniform. (Easy DIY technique: Use a thin brush for the gold details)
Reindeer Stamp
A single reindeer silhouette stamped on a red or green base for a minimalist and festive look. (Easy DIY technique: Use nail art stamping plates)
Menorah Magic
A gold base with seven small white dots resembling the flames of a menorah for a Hanukkah celebration. (Easy DIY technique: Use a dotting tool for the white dots)
Candy Cane Drip
A white base with a single red drip down the center resembling a melting candy cane for a modern and playful twist.
Festive French Fade
A classic French manicure with a red or green tip that gradually fades into the base color for a subtle and festive look.
Sugar Cookie Sparkle
A light beige base with a dusting of white glitter for a sparkly and sweet look.
Pixelated Snowflakes
Tiny square glitter flakes in white or silver resembling pixelated snowflakes for a playful and modern look.
Winter Wreath
A green base with tiny red and white berries and a touch of gold glitter for a festive wreath design. (Easy DIY technique: Use a dotting tool and a thin brush for the details)
Champagne Bubbles
A clear base with tiny silver or gold glitter bubbles for a celebratory and glamorous look.
Kwanzaa Kinara
A black base with seven small colored stripes resembling the candles of a kinara for a Kwanzaa celebration. (Easy DIY technique: Use striping tape for the colored stripes)
Cozy Fireplace Glow
A deep orange base with a touch of gold shimmer for a warm and inviting look, resembling a crackling fireplace.
Mistletoe Kisses
A clear base with a single red mistletoe design and a tiny kiss mark in white or pink for a romantic and festive touch. (Easy DIY technique: Use a nail art stamping plate or stencils for the mistletoe)
Festive French with Candy Canes
A classic French manicure with tiny red and white candy cane stripes replacing the solid white tip for a playful twist. (Easy DIY technique: Use striping tape for the candy cane stripes)
Holographic Snowflakes
A clear base with holographic glitter flakes in various colors resembling shimmering snowflakes for a magical and eye-catching look.
Rudolph’s Nose Gradient
A gradient blend of red to white at the tip for a playful reindeer nose design.
Glittery Pine Boughs
A deep green base with a touch of silver or gold glitter resembling sparkly pine boughs.
Festive French with Sparkles
A classic French manicure with a sprinkle of glitter along the white tip for a subtle and sparkly touch. (Easy DIY technique: Use a glitter polish along the white tip)
Wrapped Up in Lights
A clear base with a swirling design in red, green, and yellow glitter resembling wrapped Christmas lights. (Easy DIY technique: Use a nail art pen for the swirling design)
Jingle Bell Joy
A red base with a tiny gold bell decal for a classic and festive look. (Easy DIY technique: Use pre-made bell nail art decals)
New Year’s Night Sparkle
A black base with a generous amount of silver and gold glitter for a dazzling and celebratory look.