41 Christmas Nail Designs To Inspire Your Festive Manicure This Year

This fabulous rose gold polish will help to achieve the velvet nail trend on a budget, yes please!

If you're after a classic Christmas red, this candy apple crimson is as vibrant and mood-setting as it gets.

A rose gold, glossy polish with a metallic sheen looks perennially chic.

For a minimalist, low-key nail art look try this sheer star polish atop the nude base for a touch of sparkle.

Make a statement with a bold black nail that has a high-shine, patented finish.

This vibrant, rich red packs a powerful punch making it the perfect choice for party season.

Two coats of this chunky silver glitter polish will definitely dazzle.

Red nails signal the festive holidays in a way nothing else can, but a deeper hue is the sophisticated, grown-up way to wear the look this year. Need convincing? Look to Hailey Bieber who just sported the style, by coating her long, almond shaped nails in a glossy lacquer of rich red.

This chic, minimalist shade isn't usually the first thing you'd think of as far as Christmas is concerned but JLo just flipped the script on 'traditional' festive nails. With the help of her go-to pro-manicurist Tom Bachik, JLo's newest manicure set is soft and romantic answer to a Christmas nails, created with a nude base and dual chrome sheen. Tom notes that he used CND's '"Frostbite" for a chromed, champagne nude with an emerald iridescent shimmer'. Use CND's Vinylux in Frostbite, £11.50, to recreate the look.

Christmas doesn't just mean red, in fact it's a perfect time to play with a multitude of colours and textures to find the right festive fit for you. You can opt for whites, blues, pinks, greens and golds (to name a few) or even mix a few into the same palette, like this gold and white combination below which marry up perfectly.

Hailey's set last year set the internet ablaze and featured festive French rouge tips, which were giving real holiday-mani inspo. Created by manicurist Zola (@nailsbyzola), the look is a fun update on classic Christmas nails and the tips were carved out with OPI GelColor in Big Apple Red, £14.30.

This one is currently sending our social feeds into a spin but did you know it first gained popularity in the early noughties? According to student discount provider Student Beans, the velvet nail trend is seeing a renaissance this season - not hard to see why when you scroll through #velvetnails on Instagram. The textured nail look offers a 3D sparkly illusion and can be achieved in a variety of hues, from festive greens to champagne, and has been sported by celebrities alike, including Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney. It's not an expensive look to try either, magnetic polishes start as low as £10, we love the Nails.Inc Laws Of Attraction Magnetic Polish.

If we're talking classy Christmas nails, red in all its various hues is your best bet. For an uber-classy feel go for those on the deeper, wine side, which sit perfectly against any skin tone and ooze sophistication. Take a leaf out of Holly Willoughby's book and opt for a deep cherry polish with added gold glitter - an update on a classic, if you fancy. Holly's festive mitts were finished with the Bio Sculpture Gemini Polish in Moulin Rouge, £12.

@naileditbeauty's take on Grinch-inspired nails are both decadently festive and theatrical. Definitely a head turning option for those wanting to make a statement.

Now this is a festive nail set. @thehotblend's stunning take on Christmas inspired nails makes us want to book in a salon appointment ASAP. These are French tips like you've never seen them before.

We've got bows, snowflakes and plenty of sparkle in @vwnails_'s stunning take on a festive set.

A beautiful and simple take on Christmas nails, @nailsbypaulin's set lets mistletoe green do all the talking with a simple and effective accent nail.

Christmas trees, snowflakes and candy canes take centre stage in @naileditbeauty's look. The nail artist is gearing up to reveal details on how to achieve the look - keep you eyes peeled!

If classic reds and greens aren't your bag, take a look at this icy number by @vwnails_.

If you fancy length, you'll have plenty more choice for nail art as illustrated by @nailsbyashleighr's masterpiece. Using a nudey-pink base, sparkly red and white accents, this look screams festive in the best way.

We would love to wear these all-year round to be frank. @thegelclubstamford explains that the look was created by using Brillbird's diamond gel in silver all around the perimeters of the nail, for a big, overall sparkle.

A spin on the classic festive nail, nail artist @iramshelton uses a glittery blue polish by Brillbird for a fun take on French tips.

The talented celebrity manicurist @michelleclassnails created this metallic silver look on actress Gemma Chan using the Nails Luxe The Essential Chrome Palette £17.50 and Bio Sculpture gel polish.

If you really want to amp things up, take a leaf out of Michelle Humphrey's book and use sparkly stones across the tips. These ones are from Crystals by PRECIOSA.

It was popular in the early noughties believe it or not, with a Google Searches peaking in 2005 thereafter. Now the velvet nail is back and is serving ultimate Christmas nail inspiration thanks to its shimmery, textured illusion nature. You can use a variety of shades to create the look and @christy_polished_nails opted for this sparkly, pearlescent beige.

Tiny adorable Christmas trees. That's it, that's the caption. Thanks @byharrietmakeup for proving that sometimes less is more.

For a very simple but effective look, try @imarninails' method of the upside down mani: applying a sparkly accent around the cuticle line. It's subtle but oh so clever.

This next-level nail art features a 3D rustic golden concept created by @jada_nailslondon. If you want to stand out of the crowd, this is all you'll need.

Alexandra Teleki's reimagined French tip manicure features negative spaces and plenty of sparkle, made even cuter by starry night artwork.

If you're into the simple life @raelondonnails has you covered. The Hailey Bieber inspired glazed doughnut nail which took the world by storm this year is a simple but reliable crowd pleaser.

Believe it or not, @bubblepopclub created this set from non-toxic nail wraps - festive nails made easy!

If festive green is your bag, try @_random_nails' ombre effect with hints of gold, it's certainly a unique spin on classic Christmas nails.

Incredibly chic. Sometimes all you need is a clean, clear base and a scatter of deep golden dots, @by.daniellesparkle's shows us how it's done the right way.

We're head over heels for this festive take on a polka dot design. All you need are two shades of red polish and you're away! We can thank @amyle.nails on Instagram for this inspiration.

Candy cane nails are a Christmas classic for a reason. @astrowifey

Red glitter? We're on board. We're in love with this festive nail look from Instagram's @imarninails.

For a subtle nod to festivities why not try not this blush pink snowflake design? Pinterest

This gold leaf take on a French mani is one gorgeous festive nail offering from Instagram's @harrietwestmoreland.

Driving home for Christmas nail art nails courtesy of @overglowedit on Instagram!

Nothing screams Christmas more than Santa Claus red. @wahnails

Simple yet highly effective, if you have a pot of star shaped glitter to hand get cracking with this beautiful look courtesty of Instagram's @amyle.nails.

And Instagram's @amyle.nails has done it again with this beautiful take on Christmas nail art.

Did we mention we love glitter? Check out the iridescent sparkle from Instagram's @imarninails' latest look.

@amyle.nails of Instagram never disappoints when it comes to intricate nail art.

Technically this nail look created by @imarninails is a bridal nail look, but it's gold, so works for Christmas right?!

How incredible is this Christmas tree nail art by Instagram's @laurabeare_beauty?

Another golden French manicure that had us at hello from Instagram's @nailsbymh.

A subtle sparly look that we want to try immediately courtesy of Instagram's @polishedbylolo.