Christmas Nails 2021: Festive Holiday Nails You Can’t Miss

ByElizabeth B.S., M.S. Published On Last Updated

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Christmas Nails 2021

The perfect accessory to any holiday party look is a cute mani! A set of Christmas nails can make your whole look, give you a confidence boost and just make you feel downright happy each time you look down at your nails. Whether you’re looking for easy, DIY ideas, extravagant nail art or tons of glitter and glam, here are the best Christmas Nails for 2021.

Christmas Nail Ideas: Nail Designs & Nails Colors For 2021

1. Black & White

A more neutral take on Christmas nail colors, plus fun accents and designs so it’s not boring or plain!

2. White & Gold

There’s something so timeless about white and gold. Bonus points because this mani could also work as your New Year’s Nails! Check out more New Year’s Nail Ideas.

4. Red & White Sparkles

Let your nails do all the talking with these red Christmas nails with fun bling and glitter accents.

6. Buffalo Check Nails

Is there anything cuter than buffalo check nails??

7. Santa Hat Nails

These Santa hat nails are perfect if you can’t decide between a classic red and cute nail designs.

8. Red & Gold Reindeer

These will certainly take some skill, but you can’t pass up these gorgeous red and gold nails that just scream Christmas!

9. Green & Red

If you can’t decide on a nail design, mix and match nails are perfect. I am loving the bright green accents for a more modern take on the traditional darker green.

10. Deep Green

11. Mistletoe Nails

12. Classic Red Christmas Nails

Keep it simple with a classic red nail or add some extra fun with a glitter accent nail!

13. Fun Stripes & Reindeer

These Candy Cane reindeer nails are adorable!

14. Jeweled & Textured Nails

Texture, bling, mattes, glitters and glosses – basically a smorgasbord of Christmas!

15. Polka Dots

Your not-so-average nail design with fun polka dots and a gorgeous snowflake accent nail.

16. Snowflake & Trees

This gorgeous red is perfectly paired with the white glitter nail art.

18. Pop Of Gold Sparkle

Another new take on Classic Red with some red and gold glitter – so pretty!

19. Red & Nude Sparkles

A modern French manicure accent nail – how pretty is that?! Plus that is the perfect red nail color for Christmas!

20. Red & White Nail Art

Umm that sweater nail?! This mix and match mani is so cute, but you could also just use one of these designs as an accent nail on a red or white mani.

21. Purple & Rose Gold

An out-of-the-box holiday nail that’s oh so pretty. Wanting something besides the classic holiday nail colors? This gorgeous plum with copper sparkles is exactly what you need.

22. Metallic Red Sparkles

Chrome nails are so in for 2021! Add these to accent your mani for a new take on a classic red nail.

23. Eggplant Sparkle

A deep eggplant with white and snowflakes looks so elegant. Plus this mani can carry you into the winter months!

24. Glitzy Bows

Red chrome with bows?! How cute is that!

25. Teal & Reindeer Nails

I am loving that teal color paired with the classic apple red. A brighter nail with fun accents to steal the show.

26. Glistening Silver & Red

27. Subtle Sparkles

If you’re not a huge glitter person, this mani is perfect for you!

28. Festive Green

The pretties deep emerald green that’s perfect for fall and the holidays! Plus it will look gorgeous on any skin tone!

29. Green & Gold

Another classic – green and gold!

30. Candy Cane Accents

Another mix and match mani that’ll have everyone talking this year!

31. A New Take On Classic

Hands down, this has got to be my favorite Red Christmas Nail! It’s fun but subtle and oh so cute.

32. Green & White Sparkles

33. Classy Mistletoes

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Another favorite, these gorgeous mistletoe nails are perfect for this Christmas season.

36. Classy Neutral Nails

Who said black nails couldn’t be festive? I love a good black mani and these with white and gold glitter are perfect holiday nails.

37. Glimmering Gold

If you want nails that shimmer like a disco ball, these will certainly be eye catching this season!

39. Golden Greens

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A gorgeous take on the classic green plus some gold glitter and christmas tree nail art – you can’t go wrong here!

40. Christmas French Manicure

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I love a good French Manicure and this Christmas french mani is so cute and easy to do at home.

41. Matte & Chrome Green

The matte and chrome pair so well together and look so elegant.

42. Green & Nude

Matte glitter and plaid?? The nude nail keeps this mani classy and subtle, while the matter glitter gives it an extra flair that’s so gorgeous.

44. Sparkles Galore

Nothin’ but sparkles and bling here!

45. Plaid Nails

Plaid nails are so in this Christmas season! Plus the gold accent and the reindeer keep it from being boring.

46. White Snowflakes

Another festive French Manicure, complete with a textured sweater nail and snowflakes.

47. Festive Green Sparkles

Glitter and shimmers complete this gorgeous green mani!

48. Christmas Tree Nails

49. Noel Nails

These nails will have you singing “the first noooeeel” all season long!

50. Matte Green Nails

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51. Gingerbread Nails

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I’m trying to post less, but also want to make sure I give you a video and a stationary photo of each mani, but with new manis daily it’s hard to do that and not post an abundance of photos😂 Anywhoooo here is the stationary photo of my Gingerbread People Mani! I didn’t love them after doing them, but I quite enjoy them now!😀 I used @maxusnails Adored as my base, and then the glitter is @poetrycowgirlnailpolish 24 Karat!🙂 😍 It’s a beauty! Also the other day in my stories I talked about making our family Christmas card, and I sent the design off last night, and we get to pick it up today!!!! So excited to see how it printed, as I’ve never done a pass printing of any of my art, but we are getting 20 copies and I’m really hoping it came out like I have envisioned! 😲 I’ll report back! #nailmas #nailmas2019 #thenailartstory #nailspiration #nails2inspire #nailsmakeus #alltheprettynails #25Sweetpeas #25Sweetpeadec19 #25Sweetpeas19 #trna

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52. Creamy Sparkles

53. A New Take On Green

I never thought I’d love nails the color of key lime pie, but the glitter and nail art make these so cute!

54. Abstract Nails

55. Classy Nails

Such a pretty patterned accent nail with the classic gold, white and red nail colors.

56. Matte Metallic

Adding a matte polish over a shimmer-y nail color is absolutely gorgeous and with these deep red shade, your nails will steal the show!

57. Glitter & Polka Dots

60. Rose Gold & Nudes

If you steer more toward neutral nails, these are festive without being plain.

61. Gold & White Sparkles

62. Shimmery Christmas Tree

63. Gold & Plaid

64. Black & White Dainty Nails

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Dainty nail art paired with black and white – a classy, elegant Christmas nail!

64. Nude & Gold French Manicure

STUNNING – a creamy white with chrome gold tips. So classy. So elegant. So pretty.

65. Emerald Green Nails

The prettiest emerald green color that’s perfect for Holidays and winter.

66. Green with Gold Accents

67. Subtle Christmas Nails

Champagne shimmer! I love a good neutral mani and these are absolutely stunning!

68. Neutral Holiday Nails

Nail Trends For Christmas: Wrap Up

These Christmas nails 2021 are all you need for festive and fun nails all December long! From classy nudes, winter whites, to glitter and glam, your nails will be the talk of all your holiday parties! Do you have a favorite one? Which one will you be picking out for your 2021 holiday nail? It’s so hard to choose but I love a good neutral mani like 67 or 68!

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B.S. Micr. Immunol. M.S. Chemistry

Elizabeth is a science nerd and skincare addict with a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology and Immunology and a masters degree in Chemistry. Her own struggles with her skin inspired her to learn more about the science behind the skin and skincare ingredients. With her scientific background and research experience, she's a pro at deconstructing scientific studies and medical jargon. She’s on a mission to tell you what works and what doesn’t do you can save time and money and get the skin of your dreams.

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