Nail Ideas

50 Holiday Nail Ideas That Give All the Festive Vibes

written by BETH GILLETTE
updated by JENNA PIOTROWICZ
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Whether you ring in the holidays with an ugly sweater and some eggnog at home, a big office holiday party, a gift exchange with your friends, sifting through our gift guide for the perfect gift, or just a sleeve of Candy Cane Joe Joe’s, we all welcome the holiday season in our own ways (some a little more than others). How do I show everyone around me that I’m in the holiday spirit? With a perfectly done holiday manicure, thanks to the vast Pinterest board of holiday nail ideas I’ve been saving all year. 

You don’t have to adorn your nails in dreidels and Santas to feel festive. Holiday nail art can look chic and professional for work and extra fun when the clock strikes five. I combed through all the holiday nail ideas I’ve saved—and I’m sharing my favorites:

1. Silver Wrapping

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2. Icy Tips

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3. Snowflake French

4. Christmas Lights

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5. Candy Cane

6. Green and Gold Trees

7. Neutral Festive French

8. Gold French

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9. Green Checkerboard

10. Simple Christmas Tree

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11. Sage Shine

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12. Double Silver Sparkle

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13. Grinch French

14. Glossy Deep Green

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15. Pink Santa Hat French

16. Emerald Swirls

17. Gold Leaf

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18. Red Glitter Tips

19. Christmas Confetti

20. Blue French With Snowflakes

21. Festive Tortoise Tips

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22. Festive Art

23. Wrapped Gifts

24. Holiday Skittles

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25. Black Snowflake Sparkle

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26. Classic Red

27. Candy Cane Reverse French

28. Red Chrome & Snowflakes

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29. Christmas and Hanukkah

30. Snowman

31. Sweater

32. Emerald Green Chrome

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33. Blue and Silver

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34. Festive Foliage

35. Mistletoe

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36. Brown Chrome

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37. Simple Sparkles

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38. Bows and Glitter

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39. Candy Wrapper

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40. Winter Blues

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41. Festive Wreath

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42. Glossy Chocolate Brown

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43. Ombre Gold Tips

44. NYE Stripes

45. Black French & Silver Balls

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46. Candy Canes

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47. Christmas Tree

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48. Silver French

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49. Green & Gold

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50. Rudolph

Jenna piotrowicz
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jenna Piotrowicz, Editorial Assistant

Jenna began working as an Editorial Assistant for The Everygirl in 2024. With her eye for detail, she assists the team with content creation, sourcing products and images, and works behind the scenes to support The Everygirl in uploading and updating content.