Holiday nails are literally my favorite nails trend. They totally set the mood for my favorite holiday of the year! And pink brings the most festive yet feminine/girly vibes.
Goal? Cute and wearable nail ideas so you can save or screenshot them to show your nail tech. I love trying a million different nail designs so you don’t have to.
I chose pink Christmas nail designs and looks that photograph super well and work with different outfits. There’s some super simple and muted pink designs, as well as bolder, hot pink, magenta looks if you like to stand out, so everybody is going to find a nail art idea they like.
Just pick some, save to your Pinterest inspo board, and you’re set!
Pink Glam Christmas Nails
Think bubblegum pink with a mirror-shine top coat and glittery accents. Super festive and cute. Add tiny crystals at the cuticle, chrome sheen on top, and lots of snowflake accents for party vibes. It photographs great and reads fancy without being OTT.
Pink Glitter And Reindeer
Playful and sweet, but still professional for work events. LOOOVE pink glitter on my Christmas nails! Layer a rosy glitter base, then add a reindeer on the ring finger – keep the rest simple with a little glitter so the character stands out.
Classy Pink Christmas Nails With Bow
For these stylish pink Christmas nails, pick a creamy blush base and attach a white or white bow charm in the centre (or you can paint it of course). The bow detail really makes the design stand out. Minimal and super trendy – perfect for everyday waring.
Pink Stripes And Holly
Perfectly combo of whimsy and stylish – start with a soft pink base and do thin candy stripes on two nails. On one accent nail, add a little green sprig and red berry. It’s a festive design without feeling costumey.
Neutral Short Nails With Tiny Snowflakes
To recreate this simple neutral pink Christmas nail design, choose neutral understated pink as a base and sprinkle with micro snowflakes on a few nails. Super simple. The details are cute on both short and longer nails. For the minimalists out there.
Different Pink Shades, Stars, And Glitter Accent Nail
Just a little bling can go a really long way, and these nails prove it. Use two or three different pinks and one mid-tone pink for easy gradient effect. Add star accents on one or two fingers and a full glitter accent on another. The mix looks put together, not chaotic, and works on any length.
Subtle Pink Nails With Snowflake Design
Subtle pink, anyone? You can use milky pink base, then paint one large detailed snowflake. Fine lines and a fine glitter on another nail brings it all together. Wintry and very Instagrammable!
Pink + French Tip With Stars And Snowflakes
For this one, mix and match. Place mini stars and snowflakes on two nails. The French tip on the ring finger and glitter base keeps it clean while the designs are festive. Works with almond, square, or coffin shapes, literally just choose your fave.
Hot Pink Frenchies With Reindeer
This one’s kind of bright but still minimalist in a way – bright pink color on French tips with a smiling reindeer accent are both fun and simple. Perfect combo!
Magenta Glitter Tips With Snowflake Accent
French tips get a revamp in the most glam way here – use magenta glitter to paint the tips, but don’t be afraid to color outside the lines – it’s part of the look. One white snowflake in the middle anchors the look without doing too much.
Gingerbread Man And Snowman
This look is so perfect for anyone who likes really cutesy and sweet Christmas nail art. Use a mutes light pink as a base, then place characters on each hand for a fun storybook vibe. Totally cute, photogenic, and people will ask about your nails all the time.
Gnomes In Pink Hats
Somewhat whimsical, but with a glam vibe as well. A pink base with rosy-hat gnomes is super fun. Put them on one or two nails and keep the rest glittery and classy with some snowflakes.
Blush Neutral With White Christmas Accents
This one is all about soft contrast that’s wearable but still polished for work, meetings, different outfits – you name it. Just pick a muted blush color and then have fun painting small bows, snowflakes, or candy cane stripes in white.
Long Almond Nails With Snowflakes & Iridescent Finish
Long almond tips are a classic – they always look stylish and polished, and make fingers look long. Pair it with a pastel pink, some delicate snowflakes, and an iridescent chrome finish – total nails goals. Very fashionable and on-trend.
Magenta Glitter Almond Nails With Peppermint Swirl Accent
Bold, festive, and party-ready. Sparkly magenta on most nails with a peppermint swirl on one finger. It’s total holiday candy vibes mixed with glamour.
Muted Pink With Snow Blizzard Tips
This design is all about that special pin kshade – not too bright, but not too muted either! Then do a frosty fade with white specks over muted pink at the tips. Soft, dreamy snowfall.
Light Pink Base With White Glacier Ombre Tips
You don’t have to go full-on hot pink! If you like subtle designs, not too much in-your-face, then this one’s for you. Start sheer pink and blend fine white glitter gel polish from mid to tip. A subtle, delicate gradient that looks great with rings and knit sleeves.
Skinny Pink French Tips With Snow Accents
Modern and neat, just the right amount of sparkle. Keep the French line thin and precise in rosy pink and add little snow dots or a tiny flurry to one or two accent nails. Cute pink winter nail design.
Hot Pink Christmas Nails With Glitter And Rhinestones
Go for glam with a hot pink base, fine glitter, and some stones in the middle of snowflakes to achieve this look. A party manicure that still wears comfortably. The glitter does a good job pretending to be a snowstorm.
Candy Cane Stripes And Snowflake
Girly winter simplicity. Choose one or two nails with candy stripes and one with snowflake accent for that Christmas vibe. A soft pink base with some sparkly glitter keeps it polished. Cute and classic.
Dusky Pink With Sweater Pattern
Another great design if you don’t want to go bright pink – go with a dusty rose shade, then add knit texture with gel or you can sprinkle acrylic powder over uncured polish. A matte top coat makes the pattern pop. Cozy and tactile, perfect with chunky scarves weather.
Neutral Pink Base With Christmas Accents
Wanna go full-on Christmas? Let a neutral pink base host red, green, and white Christmas accents. You can choose whatever ones you like – tiny ornaments, snowmen, bows, holly berries, or funky patterns. Basically, a grown-up base with fun color pops.
Pastel Pink Base With Whimsical White Accents
To get this look, just paint your nails in baby pink (or a few layers of sheer pink) before adding white swirls, dots, or snowflakes. Dreamy and quiet, it looks like something you would draw with a stick in the snow.
Rose Gold Glitter Tips For Christmas Baubles
This one’s all about rose-gold ombre tips for a soft pink shine. Add mini white baubles near the cuticle on a few nails for a trendy finish that feels very fun and festive.
Festive Pink Snow Blizzard Tips
Here we wnt for a thicker snow blizzard effect at the tips over bright pink French tips so you get that frosty effect. Mix it with some white snowy dots for variety and dimension. It’s the snowstorm you actually want.
Bold Pink Winter Nails In Glitter
To get this fun bright look, pick a saturated pink and matching glitter for an accent nail. Of course, you’ll also need a snowflake or two (to really make it festive).
Neutral Pink Base With Pearl White Snowy Tips
Want something minimal? We got you! A dressy option that still feels simple – paint milky pink with pearl white at the tips for a soft frost look. Subtle sheen and sooo elegant.
Square Nails With Skinny Pink French Tips
A squared shape feels super fresh with skinny pink tips, then take it to the next level with a glitter tip on accent nail, and finally add some snow accents and stars. Clean, youthful, and very wearable.
Pink Candy Cane & Snowflake Nails
Want a bold pink design? Here ya go. Go for a mix of pink French tips, solid pink with white snowflakes, and of course, an accent nail with pink and white candy cane stripes pattern.
Pink Glitter Base With Christmas Lights And Baubles
To recerate this fun look, use fine pink glitter gel polish over the nails and add Christmas lights and baubles on a few nails, using a really fine detail brush to keep those lines crisp. Joyful and different.
Pink Chrome And Plaid Accent Nails
This one is so classy and chic. A shiny chrome pink does a good job of keeping the design playful and expensive-looking at the same time. And then pair that with one plaid accent nail in white and soft pink. True pink perfection.
French Nails with Pink Glitter and Bow
Classic French, but dust tips with pink glitter for shine. Finish with a tiny bow on one nail for a feminine, holiday-ready touch.