With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s never too early to start getting some inspiration on what to do with your nails for Christmas!
Red Christmas nails are the classic that never goes out of style, so we have compiled a roundup of over 50 best ideas for nail designs that will really shine this holiday season.
Head down to see our list of nail design ideas, and check the nail trend tips below.
If you’re not sure whether you’re going for red this Christmas, below the article you will also find other nail design trends you can experiment with – including green Christmas nails or pink Christmas nails.
The roundup includes a selection of Christmas nail designs that are easy to do at home as a simple DIY, but also some advanced designs with nail art that’s easier to replace in a nail salon.
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Your Festive Nail Inspiration: Best Red Christmas Nails Designs
Below is a roundup of the best examples of the red Christmas nails trend we found on Pinterest – but there is plenty more to discover.
Follow us on Pinterest so you don’t miss a beat and check our dedicated Nail Design Trends board to see hundreds of gorgeous nail design ideas.
These red nail designs not only complement your holiday wardrobe but also enhance the joy and spirit of the season.
1. Candy Cane Red Christmas Nails

2. Christmas Swirls

3. Christmas Classic Nails

4. Statement Nail Art

5. Snowflakes on Red Christmas Nails`

6. Snowflakes on Dark Red Nails

7. Santa’s Hat Christmas Nails

8. Red Christmas Nail Tips

9. Candy Canes on Mint Nails

10. Custom Nail Art for Christmas

11. Simple Stylish Red Christmas Nails

12. Elegant Christmas Nails with a Detail

13. Red Coffin Christmas Nails

13. Red Nails with Rudolf Nail Art

14. Cute Red Christmas Nail with Santa

15. Individual Nail Art for Christmas

16. Adorable Snowman on Red and Pink Nails

17. Christmas Classic Nails

18. White Snowflake on Red Christmas Nails

19. Matte Red Christmas Nails

20. Red Nails with a Natural Plain Detail

21. Red Nails with a Dust of Gold

22. Christmas Ornaments on Red and White Nails

23. Christmas Trees

24. Santa’s Hat Inspired Nails

25. Elegant Red Nail Tips for Christmas

26. Simple Elegant Red Christmas Nails

27. Red and White Nail Art for Christmas

28. Gingerbread Man Nails

29. Individual Nail Art with Christmas Motives

30. Statement Coffin Nails with Red and White

31. Red Ombre Nails

32. Long Metallic Nails

33. Gift Wrapped Red French Tips

34. Red Nails with Snowflakes

35. Christmas Nails with Stunning Nail Art

36. Square Red Christmas Nails

37. Modern Christmas Nails

38. Gift Wrapped Sparkling Christmas Nails

39. Simple Red French Tips

40. Red and White Christmas Nails

41. Red French Tips with Silver Glitter

42. Reindeer Christmas Nails

43. Almond Red Nails with Glitter

44. Gift Wrapped Red Christmas Nails

45. Fiery Red Christmas Nails with Gems

46. Christmas Candy Cane Nails

47. White Snowflakes on Red Nails

48. Red Glitter Nails with Gems

49. Red Glitter French Tip

50. Red Bow Christmas Nails

Current Trends for Red Christmas Nails
Red nails are an absolute classic for Christmas, and everyone loves to embrace the color of the season. There are so many ways you can experiment with it, and many other color combinations that work with red.
Some trends that have been coming up every year include:
- a Christmas classic – single-tone red nails in quality nail polish, which you can easily do at home. This look is then elevated by pretty rings and other accessories.
- red with golden glitter or gemstones – this is another example of a simple look that you can do at home, all you need is some quality nail polish.
- individual nail art – each nail is decorated in themed nail art, but with a cohesive theme and color scheme that makes the nails look on-trend
- snowflakes are a big hit this year – the white nail art or stickers you can buy online elevate a simple red nail to the next level and don’t require expert skills to execute
- Christmas red nail tips – if you want to keep your nails looking elegant, but would like to add a nod to the season, using just your nail tips is a great way to make them look more festive

For everyone who wants to get sparkling at holiday party, make an impression among family members or just add more festivity into their daily life routine we hope you found your inspiration!
The versatility and eternal attraction of red nails are what make them so pretty!
One could wear them with nail art e.g. snowflakes, holly leaves and candy canes or just let them shine with a glossed top, which is definitely just as smart and cool.
At the same time matte finishes provide a contemporary twist suitable for people who may prefer subtler but still fashionable look.
If you don’t like matte nails, you can’t miss out on adding metallic accents or gems because they bring ordinary red nail polish into another level sophistication!
But still, in the end, red Christmas nails are more than just a trend—they are a celebration of the festive season! So definitely rock them however you choose!
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