Simple nail designs at home and professional manicures to show off this holiday season

Christmas is the perfect excuse to show off elegant, festive, and stylish holiday nails . Whether you prefer a simple manicure, fancy a bolder design, or are looking for Christmas nails to match your party outfit, you'll find ideas for everyone here.

• Simple Christmas nail art ideas you can do at home with regular nail polish
• Christmas nail designs to get done at your trusted beauty salon.

This way, anyone can show off perfect nails this Christmas, whether they opt for classic nail polish or a semi-permanent manicure, which is so sought after during this time of year.

Simple Christmas nail designs to do at home

If you're looking for quick and easy Christmas nail designs, these ideas are perfect for doing at home without any fuss. All you need is regular nail polish , a little creativity, and a desire to shine.

Red nails are a must-have for Christmas. Red is a festive, elegant, and always-on-trend color. Classic red, wine red, or cherry red are the most festive shades. If you want to add a touch of gold glitter to one nail, you'll achieve a more eye-catching manicure.

Sally Hansen

GOOD.KIND.PURE vegan color

Nail polish

£ 6.99 / 10 ml

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Bourjois

FABULEUX gel nail polish

Nail polish

£ 10.39 / 9 ml

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A perfect option if you're looking for elegant and understated Christmas nails. All you need is a nude base with white, red, or gold tips if you want to add an extra festive touch. It's one of the most versatile and easy-to-recreate elegant Christmas nail designs you can do at home.

Sally Hansen

INSTA-DRI nail color

Nail polish

£ 4.63 / 9,17 ml

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Rimmel London

MADE WITH LOVE by Tom Daley nail polish

Nail polish

From £ 1.76

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For those who want to shine without any fuss, the easiest option is to apply a nude, gold, or silver glitter nail polish. Perfect if you're looking for effortlessly elegant Christmas nails.

Catrice

TOP COAT

Nail polish - Nail polish

£ 2.71 / 10,5 ml

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Essence

FAIRY nail polish

Nail polish

£ 1.72 / 8 ml

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Christmas nail art ideas done by a professional

If you're looking for a professional Christmas manicure, you'll love these designs. We'll show you several nail polish colors that we've fallen in love with, so you can have perfect hands this Christmas.

• Elegant semi-permanent manicure with snowflake.

If you're looking for a design that combines sophistication and Christmas spirit, this semi-permanent snowflake manicure is perfect for you.

• Christmas design in forest green with snowflakes and glitter.

If you love the most classic and fun Christmas spirit, this design inspired by typical winter sweaters will win you over.

• Red nail design with snowflake and candy style.

Red nails are a Christmas classic, but this design takes it to an even more special level. The combination of vibrant red with a snowflake and candy cane-style lines creates a cheerful, traditional, and very flattering manicure.

• Elegant nails in snow white with winter details.

For a minimalist and delicate style, these snow-white nails with small winter details are the ideal choice. A perfect design if you're looking for discretion with a touch of magic.

Whether you prefer simple Christmas nails to do at home with regular polish, or you're looking for more elaborate looks to take to a professional, this holiday season you have endless options to show off impeccable hands.