Green is one of THE big Christmas colors, obviously, but it just hits different on nails, you know?
Green Christmas nails look less loud, more grounded, and still super festive, especially when you pair them with some Christmassy accents like snowflakes, stars, Christmas trees – or when you combine green with other festive colors such as red, gold, white or silver.
As a hobbyist nail artist turned beauty blogger, I reach for green A LOT, so it’s not really surprising I have a whole collection of my favorite green Christmas nail designs too.
Some of these designs give vintage ornament energy, long winter walks in the woods, other are more glitz and glamor – so that everyone will find something they like. Your job is just to pin or screenshot the inspo you love. Easy.
Glittery Holly Nails With Snowflakes
This one’s sparkly but with some low-key elements, so it suits for everyday wearing as well as festive parties. Basically, sparkle meets tradition and it just works. Go for a deep green glitter base, soft glitter drift toward the cuticle, then holly leaves on neutral base and a crisp white snowflake as the main moments.
Deep Green With Abstract White Tree
Super simple green Christmas nails design – here it is. Just start with a rich green gel polish, then paint a single white abstract squiggly tree, a tiny white star up top, and done. Pinky nail adds a nice accent with a deep green glitter polish. Result truly looks modern, warm, Christmassy and sooo cute.
Green Christmas Nails With Candy Canes and Holly Berries
Fun meets stylish design. We lean into nostalgia with this design with candy cane accents over green. Add tiny holly berries on one or two nails over neutral base color, i adore how it feels ‘classic Christmas’ without crowding the nails too much.
Dark Green and Gray With Tiny Snowflakes
Muted colors and simplicity does not have to be boring – and isn’t. This look has green and gray together which feels super calm but stylish, like winter fog meets pine trees. Add teeny tiny small white snowflakes spaced like gentle flurries for a tidy, chic finish.
Green Nails With Polka Dots and Holly
Go playful with this fun polka dot design – crisp white dots over rich green then tuck a few holly clusters on one or two accent nails – it gives retro wrapping paper and we’re so here for it.
French Tips With Christmas Tree Branch Accent
Want minimalist green Christmas nails? Combined with a French mani? This one’s fitting the bill just right. Try a bold green semi-skinny French tip for a subtle statement. Then add a white line french tip on one nail, surrounded by little snow dots, and finally add a single tree branch accent on a different nail, thin strokes, and maybe a tiny white snowy accents.
Green Stripes and Gold Glitter
On this one green stripes bring order and festive candy vibes, while the gold glitter brings a bit of luxury and party energy to the building. Mix diagonal green stripes with white base, then go full-on glitter on a few nails. Simplicity really does do more sometimes.
Emerald Green Chrome Snowflakes
Green chrome is literally one of my favorite things ever. The chrome finish on these nails gives that glass ornament look. The same chrome powder is also used over snowflakes so that there is continuity and beautiful sparkle across all nails – it feels super luxurious and clean.
Green Chrome French Tips With Snowflakes
Now for this look, swap full chrome for green chrome tips – such cute Christmas nails look! Of course you must add one or two snowflakes otherwise is it even Christmas?
Forest Green to Silver Glitter Ombre
Let your true sparkly self show with this nail art look. You’ll need a deep forest green and to melt it into silver glitter at the tips for an awesome festive ombre design. Finish it up with some tiny silver snowflakes over the green part – extra adorable.
Gnome and Green Candy Cane Stripes
A cheeky gnome on one nail, candy cane stripes on another. Glitter and snowflakes. Honestly, I live for these whimsical Christmas nail designs. Just an overload of cuteness. The gnome can be simple, hat nose and beard, nothing fussy, and it’s unbelievably cute.
Simple Green, White, and Gold Combo
You can make short nails look super festive too, and this set proves it. Minimal design with alternating colors feels so very crisp and is easy to achieve. Pick a deep forest green as the main color, then throw in a white nail and a gold glitter one (you can use a fine gold glitter gel polish or a gold chrome powder – totally up to you).
Green Chrome With Burgundy Accent Nail and Gold Stars
Emerald green chrome wins the day again – go chrome green as the star of the show, then add a single burgundy accent nail with tiny gold stars, and one white nail to balance things out. it’s rich, moody, and soooo stunning.
White Bow and Green Glitter Accents
A very demure design – it’s all about negative space and simple nail art details here. Choose shimmery green gel polish, then for details you’ll want paint with a small white bow at the center of one nail, and add a glitter ombre accent over a French tip to catch the light, then finaly paint some swirly lines on index nail that resemble candy cane stripes.
Moss Green With Snowy Tips and Framed Christmas Tree
You don’t always have to go for forest green or emerald when it comes to Christmas nail art, you know. Moss green here feels earthy and different. Do French tips, add little snow dots, then frame a tiny tree in a thin white snowy outline – a whimsical look, but still very grown-up looking.
Dark Green Frenchies With Green and Gold Bow
A deep green French tip totally sets the mood here – and the mood is festive. To add a hint of cuteness, paint a small green and gold bow at the center of your chosen accent nail. I just love how poised and playful it feels, without doo too much or spending too much time on your nail set.
White and Green French Tips With Holly Accent
Double white and green French tips, mixed with solid green nails, then add a small holly accent at the white tip to make it really scream that the holidays are here. What a grounded, festive balance.
Green Glitter Ombre With Snowflakes and Holly
Sparkle fans? This one is probably going to be your favorite (it’s one of my faves for sure). You start with a neutral sheer or milky base and fade green glitter towards the center. Then the fun part, which is layering some snowflakes and tiny holly accents, filling in the space but also giving each motif space to breathe and not overcrowding.
Short Green Christmas Nails
Short nails love a strong color, and that is exactly why short green Christmas nails are a good idea. I recommend picking a creamy forest or glossy emerald shade to recreate this particular look, then either add some earthy toned glitter or transfer some silver chrome onto a green base with a sponge. Finish it off with an intricate snowflake – totally cute yet practical.
Green Plaid, Gold Stars, and Christmas Trees
Plaid over green? Yes please!! Totally gives cozy winter scarf energy. To achieve the rest of this whimsical design, sprinkle some small gold stars on a green base, and then paint some simple green tree silhouettes on accent nails. A gold star above each tree and some colorful baubles will finish the story.
Green, White, and Red Nails With Botanical Accents
This look is all about earthy, grounded, serene. We’re using green and neutrals as bases, then weaving in white and red dots and botanical accents with red berries. Keep the shapes and pattern simple and let the colors and the matte velvety finish do all the talking.
Pale Green With Plaid and Gold Bows
These pale green Chrostmas nails are soft and subtle, but they still work for the festive season. Love the pale green shade here – it’s a bit different from your usual Christmas designs, and it softens everything. Layer fine green lines over white base for plaid effect on two nails, then add a few gold chrome lines too, and finish with a tiny gold bow. It ties everything together (no pun intended).
Red, Green, and White Christmas Nails With Gold Details
This color combination is the ultimate Christmas. Give the classic trio a lift with luxurious looking botanical gold accents, keep shapes spiky and wintry. Its Christmas tree vibes, but on your nails.
Simple Green Nails With a Single Christmas Tree
Nothing beats a simple clean nails look with one crisp accent, such as a tiny green tree. Outline or fill it in – it’s all about what’s simple enough for you to do, and conveys that Christmas tree energy. This simple accent lands beautifully and feel really timeless.
Deep Emerald Nails With Silver Star
To recreate this bold Christmas nail design, go full emerald all the way, glossy and rich. Long almond shaped nails work great here to really show off the beauty of this nail polish, while one silver star accent gives a focus point and highlights the holiday spirit.
Squoval Green Chrome Tips With a Snowflake
It’s fun to change up the nail shape sometimes – for example, when I’m sick of my usual medium/long almond or short square, I go squoval! Squoval tips stay practical while green chrome French mani makes this look super fun. One single white snowflake on a accent nail creates clear focal point.
Glamorous Green Nails With Silver Glitter Leaves
Now this one is a truly stunning set that’s perfect for some glamorous occasions and parties. Turn silver or gold glitter polish into leaves over a shimmery green ombre base. Keep leaves simple – let the sparkl;ing naill polish do most of the talking. It’s super glamorous and neat.
Abstract Green, Red, and White Design
Want something quirky/a little bit funky? Just swirl some lines and shapes together! Layer swoops and soft blocks in dark khaki green, red, and white. Chrome works well here. It’s all about simple accents and stunning colors.
Cute Short Green Christmas Nails With Glitter
Another super cute short Christmas nails look – glitter is sch a great choice for short nails as it really makes them stand out, even without the length. Try a muted green base with a matching green glitter on other nails, and one snowflake accent will do just fine.
Green Base With Abstract Gold Trees
Want something semi-abstract and fun? These abstract trees are for you! Paint a smooth green base, use a fine liner brush to sketch some abstract squiggly trees in thin gold lines, and top it off with tiny gold stars at the top. Each little tree can be unique, so it’s forgiving if you make a mistake.
Dark Green Chrome With Black Snowflake Accents
Once again featuring dark green chrome – one of my absolute faves, which catches the light so beautifully and is so perfect for the Christmas season. Black snowflakes add a little edginess – the high contrast feels fashion-forward and definitely cute.
Green, White, and Gold Combination
One more set for the simplicity fans – use solid green, crisp white, and gold swirly tips. Less is more. Let the cotrast do its thing. LOOOVE these colors together.
Fun Christmas Tree Nails With Stars and Plaid
Anyone looking for whimiscally cute nail designs? This one mixes a cutesy little tree on one nail, gold stars on another, and plaid pattern over green base on a third. Use one green shade and tiny white or silver details as Christmas tree baubles and on plaid design to tie it together.
Minimalistic Forest Design
Let emerald fade into silver glitter to recreate this earthy nail design. It’s all about painting those thin silver trees to create a forest line in deep green background. Simple ideas work surprisingly well sometimes.
Green Nails With Gold and Black Christmas Tree Branches
For this wallpaper style nail design, paint slender branches in black and gold over green or neutral base, angled like they float. Then add some glitter and honestly, you have a super shiny and chic nail design.