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Christmas decorations go up earlier and earlier each year, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Decorating isn’t just about how we show off our Christmas spirit within in our homes and workplaces, but also how we show it on our bodies, whether we wear a new ugly sweater each day or have crazy “Who” hair. With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to find everyone’s favorite Christmas nail designs. Below are 10 of the most festive designs around to help you rock around the Christmas tree.
A Dash of Sparkle
Supplies
- Gold glittery nail polish
- Dark red nail polish
- White nail polish
- Top coat nail polish
- Striping Brush
- Makeup sponge (optional)
Tutorial
First, apply the dark red nail polish to all but the ring finger. On the ring finger, apply the gold glittery nail polish to add that dash of sparkle you are looking for. Allow all nail polish to dry, and then add the gold glittery nail polish to the top of the middle finger and thumb to jazz your nails up more. Using the makeup sponge will ensure not as much nail polish ends up on your fingernails and provides an ombre look. You may also add two thin white strips to your pinky and index fingers using the striping brush. Once all nail polish has dried, apply the top coat nail polish and enjoy.
Bows
Supplies
- Red nail polish
- Gold nail polish
- Red glittery nail polish
- Top coat nail polish
- Striping brush
Tutorial
Bows are everywhere during Christmas so why not on your nails? Start by painting all the nails red. Allow this layer to dry before moving on to applying red glittery nail polish on the tips of all the nails. Use the striping brush to paint a bow on each finger with the gold nail polish. Once this layer dries use, the striping brush to paint a diagonal using the gold nail polish. Finally, apply the top coat nail polish once all other layers are dry and enjoy the festive Christmas nail designs. Match the gifts you wrap to your nails for a fun, festive bonus.
Santa
Supplies
- Red nail polish
- White nail polish
- Beige nail polish
- Black nail polish
- Pink nail polish
- Top coat nail polish
- Dotting tool
Tutorial
Everyone loves having a Santa Christmas nail design. Start by painting the entire nail beige. Once the top layer is dry, paint the back part of the nail, by the cuticle, red for Santa’s hat. Using the dotting tool, dot the white by where the beige and red come together. Allow to dry, then paint the tips of the nails white, and connect thinly with the dotted white by the hat. Next, use the dotting tool to make Santa’s pink nose and black eyes. Finally, apply the top coat nail polish and enjoy.
Christmas Trees
Supplies
- Pale gray nail polish
- Green nail polish
- Green glittery nail polish
- Tiny stars
- Top coat nail polish
- Pieces of tape
- Striping brush
Tutorial
Start by painting all your nails with the pale gray nail polish. This allows for a great base, and it seems like snow. Then, place two pieces of tape into a triangle position, with the base of the triangle being the tip of the nail, and paint it green. Remove the tape after the nail polish is completely dry to ensure the lines are clean. Use the striping brush to paint on the green glittery nail polish. Finally, place a tiny star at the top of the tree and paint a top coat nail polish on. Voila! You have a gorgeous nail design.
Candy Canes
Supplies
- Shiny red nail polish
- White nail polish
- Tiny strips of tape
Tutorial
Candy Canes are one of the easiest and most festive Christmas nail designs anyone can do. You will start by choosing to have either all of your nails look like candy canes or just having one. Let’s choose just to accent the candy cane by only doing it on your ring finger.
Paint all of your nails with the shiny red nail polish, except for the ring finger. Paint your ring finger with white nail polish. After the nail polish is dry, put tiny stripes of tape in diagonals across the ring fingernail, leaving a space between each one, and the paint over the tape with shiny red. Let this layer dry, then slowly take off the tape and reveal candy cane stripes. Cover with a top coat nail polish. They may look sweet, but don’t bite or you’ll chip you nails.
Snowflakes
Supplies
- Blue nail polish
- White nail polish
- Silver glittery nail polish
- Striping brush
Tutorial
Start by painting all but one of your fingers with the blue nail polish. Next, paint one of your nails with the silver glittery nail polish. Once, the nails are all dry, use the striping brush to make four crossing lines (an X with a plus sign + through the center) with the white nail polish. Now you can add little V’s facing away from the center on each line to make every snowflake different. Finally, cover with a top coat nail polish, and you’ll have beautiful snowflake Christmas nails.
Wreath
Supplies
- Beige nail polish
- Green nail polish
- Light green nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Silver glittery nail polish
- White nail polish
- Top coat nail polish
- Dotting tool
Tutorial
Start by painting all the nails with a beige base coat, except for your ring finger. Paint your ringer finger with the sliver glittery nail polish for an accent nail. Then, paint a circle with the green nail polish, and use the dotting tool to make a wreath shape. Next, you can use the light green nail polish and the red with a fine dotting tool to put little ornaments on your wreath. Once this is dry, move on to making a bow with the red nail polish at the top of the wreath. Finally, use the dotting tool to make dollops of snow with the white nail polish. Cover with a top coat nail polish and enjoy.
Plaid
Supplies
- Deep maroon nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Gold nail polish
- Tape
- Striping brush
Tutorial
Plaid is an easy and fun Christmas nail designs. Start by painting all the nails with red nail polish. Then, put three pieces of tape down vertically, leaving spaces in between. Paint over the nail and tape with the deep maroon. Once the nail polish is dry, remove the tape carefully and put new tape stips horizontally so you can repeat the step again. Take the tape off carefully and you’ll see the beautiful plaid pattern.
It needs an accent though, so take your striping brush and paint on an L shape with the gold nail polish against the plaid for the perfect pop. Cover with a top coat nail polish and enjoy the warmth of your own personal flannel.
Snowman
Supplies
- Light blue nail polish
- Black nail polish
- White nail polish
- Orange nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Light brown nail polish
- Top coat nail polish
- Dotting tool
- Striping brush
Tutorial
A snowman is a classic nail design. Start by painting all your nails with the light blue nail polish. For a chic twist, use the snowman as the accent nail. Choose the nail you want to make pop. Paint a big circle at the tip, and then a smaller circle right on top. Allow it to dry, and use the striping brush to build your own Frosty by using the brown nail polish for his hat, the orange for his carrot nose, and red nail polish for his scarf.
You can use the dotting tool to make his eyes and coal buttons out of the black nail polish. Move forward with the dotting tool, and place small dots with the white nail polish to look like snow. Cover with a top coat nail polish.
Fairy Lights
Supplies
- Black nail polish
- White nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Yellow nail polish
- Green nail polish
- Top coat nail polish
- Striping brush
Tutorial
Everyone loves fairy lights. Start by painting all your nails with the white nail polish. Once the nail polish is dry, take your stripping brush and paint on the wires for the light with black nail polish. Next, use your striping brush to add on the green, red, and yellow nail polishes. Keep them spaced out evenly to look like lightbulbs. To add extra pizazz, add a little spot of white nail polish inside all the colored bulbs, then cover everything with a top coat nail polish. You then have adorable fairy lights that look like the lights from Snoopy’s doghouse as Christmas nail designs!
Conclusion – Christmas Nail Designs
Having different nail designs are wildly fun during any time of the year, but especially during Christmas time. From Christmas wreaths to snowmen; it’s so much fun to show off Holiday spirit. This year, go the extra mile and have different Christmas nail designs every week. Decorations are no longer just for the home and office. Why not go wild?