When everyone is stressed about gift-giving, holiday travel plans, and decorating their homes, choosing a holiday nail color may not be at the top of your priority list. But a festive manicure is one of the easiest ways to get into the holiday spirit, making it just as important as everything else on your holiday to-do list. Think of it like trimming the tree—except you’re the tree, and OPI’s holiday nail polishes are the gorgeous ornaments. The way I see it, deciding on your holiday manicure now means one less decision to make once the season is in full swing.
Whether you’re planning a classic Christmas manicure, looking for the perfect winter nail color, or simply want to add a little sparkle to your nails, OPI has a holiday shade for every style. From timeless OPI reds and festive greens to shimmering neutrals and rich berry tones, these are the best OPI holiday nail polish colors to wear during the holiday season and throughout the rest of winter.
How to choose the best OPI holiday nail color
If you prefer neutral winter nails:
Soft taupes, creamy beiges, warm browns, and milky pinks feel just as chic during the holiday season as they do during the rest of the year. Plus, they pair effortlessly with everything in your winter wardrobe.
Try: Icelanded a Bottle of OPI, Put It In Neutral, Crimp and Proper, Bubble Bath, or Kyoto Pearl.
If you love rich winter colors:
Deep, moody shades are perfect if you want your manicure to feel festive without fully committing to the bit. Burgundy, plum, navy, emerald, and espresso hues are elevated, timeless choices you’ll want to wear well into January.
Try: Havin’ a Candy Ol’ Time, Lincoln Park After Dark, Complementary Wine, or Espresso Your Inner Self.
If you want a glittery holiday manicure:
Whether you go for a full sparkle manicure or use glitter as an accent, shimmer instantly makes your nails feel celebration-ready. Metallics and glitter toppers are especially fun for holiday parties and New Year’s Eve.
Try: Gemini and I, Metallic Composition, Happy Anniversary!, or Suga Cookie.
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday red:
The best holiday red depends on the look you’re after. Choose a true red for a classic Christmas manicure, a deep wine for an elegant holiday event, or a cranberry shade for something festive without being too on-the-nose.
Try: Big Apple Red, Coca-Cola Red, Malaga Wine, or We the Female.
If you want a color that lasts through January:
Choosing a versatile winter shade means you won’t feel the need to change your manicure as soon as the clock strikes midnight. Rich reds, berries, and dark neutrals transition seamlessly into the rest of the season.
Try: That’s What Friends are Thor, Less Is Norse, In the Cable Car-Pool Lane, or Como se Llama?.
15 best OPI holiday nail colors
1. Berry and Bright
Just looking at this gorgeous shimmery pinky-purple shade, I can’t help but think of the girly ’90s holiday decor of my dreams. Plus, what better way to brighten up a dreary winter day than a bright pink holiday nail polish?
READ: The Best Dark OPI Nail Polish Colors
2. Red Velvet Vixen
Everyone’s always talking about Rudolph, but after seeing this OPI red nail polish, I think Vixen is the superior reindeer. It’s the perfect red for the holidays, and I want it on my nails immediately.
3. Crimp and Proper
If you thought neutral nails couldn’t be festive, you thought wrong. This opaque, cool-toned neutral purple polish is exactly the OPI neutral nail polish you need for winter.
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4. Case of Glamnesia
Honestly, I can’t get enough of tinsel when I’m decorating for the holidays, so why not bring the same energy to my OPI manicure? It’s festive, fun, and definitely eye-catching.
5. Cyber Cherry On Top
Is it a pink OPI nail polish? Is it red? TBH, I don’t care—all I know is it’s sparkly and absolutely gorgeous. This one is for the girls who want their nails to shine brighter than any Christmas tree display they’ll see this season.
6. Stay Off the Lawn!!
It only makes sense to have a rich green on our holiday OPI nail polish list, and Stay Off the Lawn!! is simply iconic. It brings all the jolly energy you want without being too cheesy.
7. Happy Play-ce
While I love a glittery manicure year-round, there’s something about the holidays that makes it feel particularly apt. This glittery blue nail polish feels light, icy, and shimmery, making it a top choice for a winter manicure.
8. We the Female
This classic OPI red is the right choice if you want something that feels more seasonal rather than explicitly holiday. The dark hue screams winter, and the slight tinge of deep red gives just the right nod to the holidays.
READ: The Best OPI Red Nail Polishes of All Time
9. Bogotá Blackberry
OPI Bogotá Blackberry is a stunning holiday shade because its deep, rich berry tone adds a festive pop of color without feeling over the top. The subtle shimmer catches the light beautifully, giving every manicure a touch of seasonal sparkle.
10. Reoccurin’ Gleam
If you’re a Bubble Bath loyalist who wants to mix things up a little for the holiday season, Reoccurin’ Gleam is exactly what you need. It has the pinky-neutral shade we all love with a touch of peachy shimmer that makes things feel a bit bolder.
11. Welcome to Your Whirl
Sure, snow days get old after a while, but Welcome to Your Whirl will have you manifesting a fresh dusting every day. It brings that sparkling, fresh energy we love from a snowfall straight to your manicure.
12. In the Cable Car-Pool Lane
If Lincoln Park After Dark feels a little too moody for the holidays, this OPI polish brings the same dark burgundy vibes but in a way that feels slightly less vampy. Personally, I can’t wait to wear it this winter.
13. Yuletide Sweetings!
For the maximalist who wants something bold and unexpected for their OPI holiday nails, it doesn’t get more fun than Yuletide Sweetings! A dark greenish-blue packed with glitter, it’s a nonstop compliment-getter.
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Lauren Blue, Assistant Editor
As an Assistant Editor for The Everygirl, Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers’ lives. Her articles span the topics of must-read books, movies, home tours, travel itineraries—and everything in between. When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend, she can be found scouring Goodreads for new releases to feature on the site.
