After Valentine’s Day hearts, July 4th fireworks and Halloween pumpkins, it’s finally time. Christmas nails have entered the chat. Reindeer, string lights, ornaments—we could go on—there is no shortage of nail-art design inspiration when it comes to the happiest season of all.
There is nothing more comforting than a chic new mani, and nothing says chic like a French manicure. So how do we blend the comfort and nostalgia of Christmas, with the trendy, classy energy of a French manicure?
Read on for InStyle’s favorite holiday takes on the classic manicure.
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Merry, Bright, and Bejeweled
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Literally everything is better with gemstones. This green chrome French looks positively decked out for the holidays when you add tiny rhinestones to each nail.
Classy Christmas
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The color palette of this shiny French set is everything this holiday season. We love the dark, Christmas tree green French with the tiniest gold branches.
Sweet Snowflake French
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This French set truly begs to be holding a mug, sipping warm hot chocolate. The delicate snowflakes make this cute white set extra festive.
Good Tidings, Great Nails
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This French set truly stands out for its clean and crisp design, with small stars and a dark green French on a nude base.
Candy Cane Cutie
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For someone that wants a bold holiday set, these cute candy-cane nails are the perfect and sweet design. The candy cane swirls with red-and-white French accents truly scream Christmas—and we love it.
Winter Nights
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Maybe the traditional red and green Christmas color palette isn’t your thing, and that’s perfectly fine. For those that want to lean into the “night” part of “O Holy Night,” this dark and metallic look is for you.
Reindeer Slay
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The silver bells French of it all is the perfect base for our best friend Rudolph to hang out on the accent nail, complete with a very shiny nose! You could even say these glow!
Santa, Baby
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While this might be taking some liberties on the traditional French here, we’ll allow it because its so incredibly cute. This mix-and-match design features a Santa-hat French and a mini white French as a snowy base for a Christmas tree.
Deck the Nails!
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This cute string lights design turns all ten nails into a Christmas tapestry! Each nail is cute on its own—but paired together, they create the cutest holiday scene!
Silent Nights
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For the goth in all of us, there is still some holiday spirit to be shared. Try this black Christmas set, complete with mistletoe, snowflakes, and a spine-shaped Christmas tree.
Cartoon Christmas French
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Have yourself a cartoon-ish Christmas! This cute, animated French set features red on one and green on the other. These nails are so cute they pop right off your fingers.
Poinsettia Polish
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Ah, poinsettias. The gorgeous Christmas flower that evokes memories of holiday decor, seasonal spirit, and selling them for high school band fundraisers. A new core poinsettia memory: they make for the perfect French nail inspiration!
Gold Garland
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Sometimes the tiniest designs can make a big impact. This cute mini French has the thinnest gold line at the tip. It’s a chic look for someone that wants their nails simple and cute, while still leaning toward the side of holiday spirit.
Time for Presents!
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Wrap up your nails with the perfect bow—an accent nail! This cute set is the perfect present to yourself. A cute green French with the perfect pop of design.
All the Presents
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Why just have one present when you can have 10? If you love a design, commit to each nail and make your own pile of presents, with this cute red bow wrapped around a green French nail.
