Christmas nails are the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, and some of our favourite manicurists have proven that they can be more luxurious and less gaudy. So, you can skip novelty baubles and mini snowmen if they give you the ick (although we’re always here for fun fingertips, too) and swap in holly red Frenchies, sheer sparkle accents and subtle motifs. Whatever your favourite part of the festive season is, there’s a stylish manicure for it.

If you want to keep it simple, lean into our favourite winter nail trends: cosy shades like chocolate, merlot and forest green. Or if you’re more of a maximalist, cable-knit nails and bold candy cane stripes are standouts that are still absolutely wearable.

Thinking of doing some Christmas nail art yourself? Look to nail stencils, press-on nails and nail stickers to help you achieve your desired finish without the hassle. Etsy and Amazon have heaps of designs, while Boots and ASOS are great for nail tools and press-ons. If not, treat yourself to a mani and put your nails in the hands of the experts.

Before you head to the salon to get your set, here are some of our favourite Christmas nail designs to save and get you inspired…

Christmas ornament nails

Romanticise the season via these extremely chic golden Christmas ornaments on a clean, soapy base.

Christmas wreath Frenchies