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Christmas Nails 2024: 50 Holiday Designs That Went Viral

Christmas Nails 2024: 50 Holiday Designs That Went Viral

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It’s officially holiday nail szn, and the Christmas vibes are unmatched this year! Whether you’re going full-on festive or keeping it subtle with a chic winter twist, these viral Christmas nail designs have you covered. Think glitter, greens, reds, and all the cozy little accents that’ll make your nails the ultimate holiday accessory. Ready to sleigh your mani game? Keep scrolling—the best of Christmas nail trends are right here.

1. Fairy Lights

Fairy light nails on a nude nail base
@basecoatstories

Um, multicolor string-light art on a nude base? Someone pass the extension cord because these Christmas nails are LIT. You know you’re about to spam your nail tech’s DMs with these.

2. Silver Christmas Nails

Silver glitter French tips with frosty white swirls? Ma’am, it’s giving peak frosty chic. Chrome nails are still trending, so these babies? Automatic Christmas clout.

3. Santa Tips

Santa hat tips with pom-poms. Do you hear that? It’s the sound of Mariah Carey approving. These red-hot nails are the moment, and we’re just living for the festive glam.

4. Green Christmas Nails

Green velvet-effect nails + white swirls + mini gift bows? This is what main-character nails look like. They understood the holiday glam assignment AND went above the word count.

5. Christmas Candy

Red velvet-effect nails peppermint swirls? STOP, this is Christmas maximalism done right. You should charge your nail tech for the clout these will bring them.

6. Pink Christmas Nails

Tiny candy canes on a pink base? Festive Barbiecore is alive and well. This is your sign to be that girl who makes Christmas pink. 🎀

7. Minimalist Christmas Nails

Soft nude nails with mini doodles of holly, snowflakes, and candy canes. For the girlies who want holiday vibes but hate going full Rudolph. Minimalist nail culture in its prime.

8. Gingerbread Cookie

Sweater-pattern French tips + lil gingerbread cookies? Someone put these nails in the comfort aesthetic Hall of Fame. Cozy girlies, this is your Christmas mani.

9. Gift Bow Accent

Red chrome French mani with gift bow accent
@by_hannahtaylor

Metallic red tips with a tiny gift bow accent? Excuse me, where’s my holiday red carpet? Chrome and bows are still living rent-free in every trend report, so this set is IT.

10. Snowflake Design

Soft white snowflakes on a sheer nude base: proof that minimalist nail art can still be a vibe. It’s giving snow angel, but she’s chic and knows it.

11. White & Gold

White nails + gold bows = these nails just RSVP’d to every Christmas party in a 10-mile radius. And tell me these wouldn’t make your gift-wrapping selfies go viral??

12. Dark Green

Dark green nails with snowflakes
@lindseysbeautylounge1

This moody green with delicate snowflakes and a silver glitter swirl moment? Christmas nails for the “I’m festive but I have an aesthetic to maintain” crowd. 

13. Silver Shimmer

Silver glitter French tips with a gift bow accent nail? These nails are the material girl of the holiday season. If it doesn’t sparkle, we don’t want it.

14. Beige Christmas Nails

Beige to rose gold gradient Christmas nails
@monika__nails

Beige fading into rose gold, plus stripes and stars? This set is basically the nail version of those aesthetic flat-lay Christmas photos that get 1,000 saves. Obsessed.

15. Snow & Snowman

Natural nails with snow and snowman
@basecoatstories

Snowy French tips and a lil’ snowman on the side? This set said hot chocolate and cute pics only. The snowman’s smizing. Your nails are thriving.

16. Holly Accent

White and gold glitter tips with holly details
@gels.byffi

Gold glitter tips + delicate holly accents= the rich aunt energy of Christmas nails. These nails don’t carol—they pop champagne and make everyone jealous.

17. Reindeer Accent

Dark and light brown nails with reindeer accent
@thenaillologist

Brown nails with a tiny reindeer accent. Not only are these cozy and cute, but they’ll probably match your holiday pajamas perfectly. Also, reindeer = instant cool points.

18. Christmas Ombre

White Christmas ombre nails with snowflake details
@monika__nails

Ombre that fades like the first snow + dainty snowflakes? These nails are cottagecore Christmas meets Pinterest queen. Subtle but still enough to make Karen jealous.

19. Red Stained Glass

red stained glass nails
@heygreatnails

These stained-glass red nails walked into the chat and said, “Where’s my Christmas gala invite?” Bold, glossy, and lowkey intimidating—like, don’t mess with someone wearing these.

20. Copper Stripes

White nails with snowflakes and copper stripes
@nailsbypaulin

Copper stripes and candy cane vibes because we’re not doing boring Christmas this year. If your nails don’t look like this, don’t even bother posting your hand with a hot cocoa mug.

21. Red & Green

Red and green Christmas nails—main feed material. The holiday cheer is LOUD, and honestly? We love to see it.

22. Glittery Red

Red glitter nails with candy cane stripes? Sweetie, these didn’t come to blend in. If your holiday motto is “more sparkle, less subtle,” here’s your inspo.

 23. Little Festive Mix

Micro-Santa hats, candy canes, and gingerbread cookies all chillin’ on a nude base? It’s giving Pinterest-core with an artsy vibe. Basically, the nails your group chat will screenshot.

24. Gold Stars

Nude nails with gold stars
@thenaillologist

Matte nude nails with gold stars? Oh, these nails are soft launching their holiday era. Subtle, sparkly, and still bougie enough to get compliments from the pickiest aunt.

25. Christmas Tree

Green velvet nails with Christmas tree accent on one nail
@heygreatnails

Velvety green Christmas nails with a literal glitter tree? Bestie, these nails are one tinsel strand away from hosting their own tree-lighting ceremony. You know you want them.

26. Arctic Blue Auras

Arctic blue aura nails
@heygreatnails

These frosty blue aura nails didn’t just slay—they froze the game. It’s giving Northern Lights, but make it manicure goals. Cool girls, this is your Christmas aesthetic.

27. Sparkly Burgundy

Sparkly burgundy Christmas nails
@heygreatnails

Deep burgundy sparkle nails with candy cane stripes are for the holiday queens who know glam is a personality trait. Wear these, and suddenly you’re the VIP at every party.

28. Black Snowflake Accent

Navy blue side french tips with black snowflake accents
@by_hannahtaylor

Black snowflake accents on navy blue side-Frenchies? Oh, she’s mysterious and festive. For the girlies who live for moody winter vibes and snowy night aesthetics.

29. Red & Gold

Red Christmas nails are always a top choice, but these are a whole vibe. Negative space, Frenchies, and gold and red stripes? They’re basically serving “all eyes on me” holiday energy.

30. Mistletoe Accent

Emerald green nails with a mistletoe accent? Luxe, flirty, and perfect for those “under the mistletoe” moments.

31. Christmas French Mani

Simple Christmas double  french mani with candy cane pattern
@basecoatstories

Candy cane stripes on double French tips? This is the perfect balance of sweet and sassy. Minimal but still full of festive energy—total nail flex.

32. Black & Midnight Blue

Black nails with midnight blue accent nails and white snowflake detail
@nailsbypaulin

These nails are so icy, they might give you frostbite. Black, blue shimmer, and a snowflake? It’s winter night sky vibes with a side of holiday glam.

33. Candy Cane Tips

Candy cane tips on a snowy base
@naileditbeauty

White and red chrome French tips that look like candy canes? On a sheer, sparkly base that mimics fresh snow? This is next-level festive. Chrome finish means maximum light reflection and zero boring moments.

34. Gingerbread House

Gingerbread house nails paired with a white bow accent are giving cute-but-classy holiday magic. These are for anyone who loves nail art that’s playful, but still Pinterest-worthy.

35. Frosty Pearl Nails

Frosted pearl nails topped with delicate snowflakes are winter elegance in a set. Subtle shimmer, icy vibes, and just the right amount of festive charm.

36. Shimmering Garland

shimmering garland nails in silver and gold with crystals and pearls
@heygreatnails

Gold chains, silver sparkle, and tiny pearls? Stop, it’s too cute. These are giving “All I want for Christmas is to look this good.”

37. Multicolored Chrome Stars

Chrome stars on a nude base
@beautyspace_charlotte

These chrome stars are doing double duty—Christmas and New Year vibes all in one. Bold, colorful, and totally extra, they’re ready for every party on your calendar.

38. Black & Gray

This set is giving moody Christmas, and we’re obsessed. Stripes, glitter, and snowflakes on black and gray? It’s the perfect “I’m festive, but don’t ask me to sing carols” vibe.

39. Plaid Nails

Burgundy and taupe mani with plaid design
@vviki.mani

That deep red base with a plaid accent? Straight-up cozy chic. Perfect for when you want your nails to match your holiday blanket and mug collection.

40. Celestial & Bows

Bows again because bow nail designs are to cute to miss. Perfect for every holiday selfie—you’ll look like the present you are.

41. Christmas Baubles

Gold French tips with multicolor Christmas baubles
@thenaillologist

Gold-tipped nails with colorful ornaments are lowkey luxury holiday vibes. Perfect for when your nails need to say, “Yes, I’m the stylish one in the family.”

42. Gonk & Snowflakes

This classic red and silver combo with a cheeky gonk accent is giving North Pole VIP. Festive nails that say, “Yes, I do believe in Santa.”

43. Christmass Tree Design

Nude nails with little Christmas trees
@naileditbeauty

Nude nails with micro evergreens are the ultimate festive minimalist flex – creamy base, tiny green trees, and all the holiday sass without going full tinsel.

44. Red Chrome Bows

Classic white french mani with red chrome bows
@staceymachin

French tips, but make them festive with chrome red bows. It’s giving subtle holiday glam while still looking like you belong under the tree. Effortlessly elegant and totally TikTok-worthy.

45. Candy Cane Heart

Soft pink shimmer with candy cane heart on one accent nail
@basecoatstories

This pink shimmer with a candy cane heart is holiday sweetness without trying too hard. Nails so cute, you’ll skip the dessert table.

46. Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocoloate Christmas Nails
@nailsbypaulin

Deep chocolate nails with glittery stripes and swirls? These are giving luxe holiday dessert vibes. Think hot cocoa, but for your nails—rich, warm, and so on-trend.

47. Christmas Pudding

Christmas pudding nail art
@nailsbypaular

Glittery brown with holly-topped pudding accents? The cutest dessert-inspired nails we’ve ever seen. Sweet tooth energy, but make it glam.

48. Glossy Red

Glossy red nails and nude nails with holly accents
@basecoatstories

Glossy red nails with holly accents on a nude base? A classic short Christmas nail pick with all the festive vibes!

49. Blue Sparkle

Blue sparkle Christmas nails
@theneologist

Frosted blue glitter tips with snowflakes on top? This mani looks like Elsa got a glam upgrade. Winter wonderland vibes for the girls who love a little sparkle.

50. Rhinestone Details

Nude nails with candy cane rhinestone details
@heygreatnails

Candy cane vibes, but make it glam. Rhinestones on a nude base create that perfect holiday sparkle. Simple yet stunning for all your festive plans.

And there you have it—the ultimate roundup of viral Christmas nails to make your holiday season extra magical! Which design is calling your name this year? Let us know your favorites in the comments below—we love hearing your picks!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media for even more holiday inspo and nail ideas to keep you slaying all winter long. Tag us in your festive nail looks, and let’s spread that holiday sparkle together!

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