
From Santa and snowflakes to fun festive colours, these Christmas nail art designs will put you in a merry mood.
So you’ve picked out your best Christmas outfit, had a holiday makeover at your favourite hair salon and prepped your skin with a facial. Now, it’s time to do your nails! Need some inspiration? From cute nail art to contemporary designs, we’ve got a fine mix from local nail parlours and beyond.
Christmas nail art designs we love
1. Sultry midnight blue glass nails
Glass nails are all the rage, and we’re bringing them into the festive season with a sultry twist: velvety midnight blue glass nails. The reflective silver shimmer paired with leather-black undertones offers a chic, understated nod to the holidays—perfect for those who love a subtle, old-money vibe
2. Frost yourself with pearl swirls and snowflakes
Dazzle this festive season with a dreamy swirl of iridescent pearl polish! Add a playful twist by pairing it with classic French tips and delicate snowflake nail art for a look that’s equal parts chic and whimsical.
3. A snowflake and chrome combo for extra shine
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♬ It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas – Michael Bublé
Get a magical snowflake nail art over the prettiest pink chrome shade for a 3D effect that can be noticed from miles away.
4. Va-va-voom cherry mocha nails with pizzaz
@lightslacquer cherry mocha nails but holiday edition✨ #nails #nailart #cherrymocha #holidaynails #christmas
This cherry mocha shade dubbed by the Gen Zs (you can just call it burgundy too) is giving hostess with the mostess. Don’t forget to flaunt it with a glass of mulled wine.
5. Christmas but make it abstract
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If you’re planning to DIY your Christmas nails this year but aren’t the most creative, simply add ‘splashes’ of festive reds, greens and gold glitter topped with a white snowflake for mini masterpieces on your nails.
6. Classic French in red
If a simple red colour is too boring for you, jazz it up with a red French mani by Hanah Nails.
7. The cutest gingerbread man
A deconstructed gingerbread man doesn’t sound great on paper but on nails? Fab! Use a delish brown base for your green and red motifs.
8. For the sparkles obsessed
Alright, we’re absolutely loving this one. Get your sparkles sorted with ultra glittery French tips and snowflakes. Who says Christmas has to scream colours?
9. You’re a mean one, Mr Grinch
Hate Christmas (boo!) and love green? You’re not the only one. Go mean in green with this artsy ensemble.
10. Have yourself a Merry Silver Christmas
Call it futuristic or Beyonce-esque but this versatile silver 3D design by Aily Nail SG is a fuss-free way to jazz up your nails. A great idea for men’s nails too.
11. The good kind of festive blues

The Nail Social gives us Christmas in the tropics with a glittery deep blue base and snowflake nail art.
12. Oh, look! It’s Rudolph

We love the adorable nail art design by Nailz Haus with a cameo by Rudolph and gang plus Santa himself.
13. Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
This cute Christmas tree design with a nude background and white specks to mimic snow hits us right in the feels.
14. Make it abstract

Try a different take on the classic red and white colours with a touch of sparkles, of course!
15. Go green

Want a break from the usual reds? The Nail Status uses shades of green with festive wreath, snowman, reindeer and Christmas tree designs to jazz it up.
16. Silver bells

Nail Lodge amps up neutral colours like white and grey with silver sparkles and stars.
17. Connect the dots

Don’t want something that screams Christmas? This clever design uses all the traditional holiday colours on top of an off-white base.
18. All wrapped up

Local nail salon, Bellus de Charme, pairs a va-va-voom red shade with a 3D pearl design for a touch of elegance.
19. Prints galore

Just one look at Manicurious’ clean nail art and we’re sold. Go for tile-like holiday-inspired patterns or prints seen on Christmas sweaters.
20. Go bold with gold

AgnesG Nails sure knows how to do 3D art right. Here, the nail artist mixes splashes of gold, chrome and white with pearls and gold nail art designs.
Now, go forth and flaunt your Christmas nail art!