There is nothing as magical as the festive Christmas season. Holidays bring with them so much joy and opportunities to ring the new year with something new for yourself. Most people are not really keen on making dramatic changes when it comes to their looks. If you are one of them then start small and smart. One way to do it is to change your manicure. We recommend you insert a little joy and Christmas magic into your nail look with these adorable and festive Christmas manicure ideas. Scroll down the page to explore the Christmas manicure trends that will mark this winter and the holiday itself. You can make the most of them in the luxury of your home so you won’t even have to spend money and time at the manicurist. Don’t miss them!
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Winter white
Elevate your Christmas look by trying any winter nail art design idea. Since Christmas also means celebrating winter, why don’t you give a chance to some white nail art designs? If you are a little skeptical about painting your nails white during other seasons, winter is the best time to give the color its chance. White looks classic, simple and elegant. In order to keep things simple enough, you can only paint the nails white, or if you want to insert a little joy, you can finish the look by adding silver nail polish towards the end. This will create a snowy feel. Silver glitter can also be a perfect finishing touch to your white Christmas manicure.
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Stripe and shades
If you want your Christmas manicure to be simple yet stylish then you should definitely try some stripes and shades in red, white, and green. You can experiment with colorful stripes in all directions, or your can try some alternative French manicure nail art design ideas. All you need to do is to use red, green, blue, or gold for the tips. This way your nails will look elegant, but still festive enough.
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Tinsel and foil
Are you looking for the most glittering nail art design ideas ever? If you want a Christmas manicure that is shining enough then you should definitely give a try to flecks of glitter and tinsel. Decorating your nails this way will insert the magic of Christmas lightening into your festive look. There is no look that can beat this one when it comes to fancy and shining nail designs. Glitter can be a perfect addition to any of the Christmas hues you can choose, but, it still best suits reds and greens.
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Plaid Christmas
Do you adore waking up in your favorite plaid Christmas pajamas on Christmas morning for opening the gifts under the tree? Why don’t you complete your plaid Christmas look with some adorable plaid Christmas manicure? For it, you will need a cream nail polish for the base and red and black for the design’s lines. Use a tiny brush to draw the lines as a professional.
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Christmas wonderland
Are ringing bells, gifts lining your Christmas tree, and shining lights the first thing you think of when you hear Christmas? If you want the warmth of the holiday to be with you all the time during the festive season, then you can paint this magic on your nails. There is no Christmas manicure more attractive and magical than the ones presenting a landscape of the biggest holiday in the year. You can create your own little Christmas wonderland by painting a green Christmas tree decorated with red and gold ornaments.
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Two shades
Looking for something that will scream Christmas, but at the same time is simple and cute? Try simply coloring your nails in two different shades. You can choose two complementing colors that are in match the Christmas spirit. Red and green would be a perfect choice for your Christmas manicure. All you need to do is to divide each nail in two vertically and then color each half of the nail in red or green. For an extra festive touch, you can add rhinestones or small jewels over the dividing line.
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Sparkle of joy
If the traditional French manicure is too boring for you, then we recommend you go a step further this festive season and change the white tips with gold sparkling ones. This way you will create a joyful and sparkling Christmas manicure that could perfectly fit your New Year’s Eve outfit too. Or, you can go even further and elevate your Christmas nails look by painting the nails in different shades of red. Then, you can add a layer of sparkle over the red to create a shining effect.
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