Get ready to slay the holiday season with red Christmas nails! From sparkling snowflakes to candy cane stripes, we’ve got all the glam and drama your nails need to match your festive energy. Whether you’re an elegant holiday queen, a maximalist who loves a bit of everything, or a moody-red girlie, there’s a red Christmas look here for you. Let’s scroll.
1. Red Snowflake Nails
Red nails with a few sheer accent nails and snowflake art on top? If you’re here to serve festive and classy at the holiday party, this is THE look. You’re welcome.
2. Christmas Stripe Art
Red French tips, but make one nail special with pink stripes and a chrome bow on top. The trendiest Christmas mani for 2025, because apparently, we’re all obsessed with stripes now.
3. Cherry Red Nails
Cherry red base, then hit your accent nails with gold foil, layer more red on top for crushed-velvet effect. And obviously, slap some snowflakes on there because, come on, it’s the holidays!
4. Burgundy Christmas Mani
For the girlies who refuse to let go of their moody burgundy manis (me, I’m girlies) – we’re giving it a festive twist with gold chrome snowflakes, bows, dots, and cute celestial art.
5. Peppermint Swirls
If you’re that person who decorates every inch of your life for Christmas – respect – get those red glitter nails and alternate with white & red peppermint swirls. This is peak December energy.
6. Red French Tips
You literally cannot fail with red French tips for Christmas, but if you want to level up, slap a candy-cane heart on there because why not go full-on festive queen?
7. Candy Cane Nails
Mix full-coverage red, French tips, abstract swoops, and hit the accent nails with glittery candy cane art in red, white, and gold. A classic red Christmas mani that never disappoints.
8. Shimmery Red Nails
Sparkly red nails? Okay, slay. But sparkly red nails with snowflakes? NOW we’re talking. We’re not just feeling holiday cheer – we’re making it loud and proud.
9. Christmas Holly
Red chrome on most nails (we stay trendy), milky white accents with holly berry art (we respect tradition). It’s giving “I can do both” and honestly the duality is chef’s kiss.
10. Bows & Stars
Red Christmas nails with tiny bows and stars? Heart eyes all day. As a short nail girlie, I’m living for this micro art trend. So glad it’s back this year – small details, big impact.
11. Chrome French Tips
French tips + gift bow art on the accent nail – cute, but we’re not done yet. Hit it with some chrome powder, and now we’re talking a full-on holiday glow-up.
12. Red & Gold
Red and gold for Christmas? That’s basically the cheat code, because it always slaps. Add some metallic French tips and bows, and you’re good to go for every holiday party.
13. Plaid French Mani
If you’re a cozy queen, this is your red Christmas set. Tartan French tips, rhinestones, and gold bows – it’s camp, but like, the good kind. I’d snap 30 pics of these and still be obsessed.
14. Red & White
The classic Christmas color combo slaying it, as always. Trees, reindeer, snowflakes, hearts, and obviously glitter because if it doesn’t sparkle in December, we don’t want it.
15. Glitter Accents
For when you’re over the whole snowflake industrial complex but still need to serve looks. Keep it classic with red nails and hit the accent nails with gold glitter that extra wow.
16. Coquette French Tips
Red Frenchies with bow art because the coquette girlies really said “Christmas is OURS now” and proceeded to put bows on everything. I have no choice but to stan.
17. Red Chrome Nails
Not trying to sit there for 3 hours getting intricate Christmas nail art? I feel you. Just go for true-red and chrome powder everything. Fast, fabulous, and instantly festive.
18. Velvet Effect
Velvet-effect red nails were already doing the most, but we’re adding French tips and snowflakes because subtlety is out, and going over-the-top for the holidays is in.
19. Christmas Tree Art
Shimmery base, glittery red Frenchies, Christmas tree, bows, candy cane art… If there’s a single spot on your nails that isn’t sparkling or decked out in holiday art, we need to talk.
20. Festive Dark Red
Not into the whole “merry and bright” vibe? Cool, go for moody and mysterious. Dark red nails with glittery French tips, plus a few white lines and dots.
21. Red & Green
The ultimate Christmas combo in all its unapologetic glory. Santa hats, mistletoe, candy canes, snowflakes, glitter – respect for the full commitment to the holiday theme.
22. Polka Dot Mani
Not too on-the-nose with your red winter mani? I got you. Red and white, alternating full coverage and French tips, plus some cute polka dots to keep it cute and festive.
23. Cranberry Red
Cranberry red is the holiday classic that keeps slaying every year. Pair it with milky white, snowflakes, and some confetti-like glitter accents. Full festive mode activated.
24. Cat-Eye Manicure
Red cat-eye nails? DRAMA. Wear it full-coverage and let that light beam follow every move you make, or add bows for a lil’ extra holiday glamour.
25. Santa Claus Nails
Sheer base with red Santa hat French tips – this is what happens when you let the Christmas spirit fully possess you and honestly? We love to see it.
26. Snowflakes & Stripes
Deep red nail with stripes and snowflake designs that literally works on every nail shape. Short nails, long nails, square, almond – we don’t discriminate during sparkle season.
27. Micro Holiday Art
Christmas French tips with teeny tiny reindeer and candy canes on the accents – because if you’re not being adorable 24/7 in the Yule month, what’s the point?
28. Christmas Mix & Match
Santa hats, gingerbread men, holly – throw in a Grinch if you’re feeling extra. Christmas season is all about having fun with your manicure, so let your nail tech go wild.
29. Sweater Pattern Nails
Want that trendy textured moment? Go for sweater-inspired patterns and combine them with snowflakes and peppermint swirls. Cozy-girl winter vibes only.
30. 3D Bow Accents
Dark red Frenchies with 3D gold bows on the accents. This is giving Hallmark movie villain – the elegant kind, of course – and I’m trying to manifest that energy immediately.
31. Gingerbread Cookie Art
Red French tips with micro gingerbread cookie and candy cane art. If you’re living your best cute girl Christmas life, this set was made for you.
32. Outlined French Mani
Want to do festive December nails without being too literal? Red French tips outlined with gold glitter. That’s it. Holiday-ready, party-ready, and still super elegant.
33. Reindeer Accents
Maximalist red Christmas nails with gold glitter, reindeer face art, polka dots, gift bow details – just throw it all in there. The more, the merrier, right?
34. Pearl French Tips
Red French tips with white pearl flat-back stickers all over. This is Mariah Carey level holiday glam. Luxurious, glitzy, and making everyone else look like they didn’t try enough.
35. Snowy Nail Art
Last one and we’re keeping it simple – snow art that’s just white dots and chunky glitter. Even if your nail art skills are trash (same), you can’t mess this up. Just dot and go.
And that’s a wrap on red Christmas nails for 2025. Drop your faves in the comments and share this post on your socials. Happy holidays, nail besties! 🎄✨💅
