You might not notice it, but your nails are your greatest accessories during the winter. With the arms covered up in cosy winter fashion, nails offer that space to play around. Sometimes that’s a fun ring stack, other times it’s glammed-up nails. And if it’s the latter, make sure you save these holiday designs for your next nail appointment.
Cat Eye Swirls
Instead of candy canes, go for red swirls and bows over a cat eye base. You get both a pop of colour as well as that sparkly effect that’s emblematic of the festive days.
Tinsel-y Chrome
For something more Christmas-y, stick to the classic red and green colour scheme in chrome. The shiny effect resembles tinsel, a nostalgic reminder of the holiday.
Pine Tree Green
Although green is frequently in festive colour combinations, on its own, it’s still an understated colour! If you lean towards a warmer undertone, opt for dark green nails, as green as pine trees. They still bring in that festive spirit while also being a comforting match for winter.
Ice Blue
Similarly, for those with cooler undertones, you can’t go wrong with ice blue nails. Especially when paired with white, you get frosty nails that are bright yet effortlessly chic.
Winter White
For those who can’t let go of their French Tips or Glazed Doughnut Nails, just up the design with some snowflakes. White chrome and cat-eye add that snowflake sparkle as well, so while we can’t enjoy snow in the desert, we might as well channel it through our nails.
Subtle Polka Dots
Looking for something festive and fun but not pointing to any holiday in general? Try polka dots in your preferred colour scheme—after all, they’ve been so trendy this past year, why not etch them on our nails?
Celistaial Winter Sky
A celestial sky is an evergreen design, but is even more meaningful for the festive times. For some, it can represent the Christmas Star, while for others, it can be a meaningful symbol of new beginnings ahead of the New Year.
Metallic Accents
As far as using nails as your accessories, metallic nails embody that right on the nose. Especially for end of the end-of-the-year parties where outfits are usually curated around metallics, this nail design adds a uniform piece to the puzzle.
Reindeer Inspired
For something cute and silly to match your Christmas sweater, you can’t go wrong with reindeer-inspired nails. They’re adorable and overall, bring a whimsical feel to your nails.
