Vogue’s Guide to the Chicest Christmas Nail Designs

Party season has officially begun! Marking the occasion with an excellent set of Christmas nails is a simple way to treat yourself and ensure your fingertips are season-appropriate.

There are so many options when it comes to designs: Go all out and enjoy the spirit of the season, adorn your nails with tiny trails of tinsel or delicate snowflakes. If you’re not sure you want to commit to full kitsch, limiting the Christmas nail design to one nail or just the tips is a good way of incorporating a little festive cheer. Candy canes, Santa hats, and mistletoe garlands are all great places to start.

If you’re in the mood for something a little less obviously festive, chrome is still enjoying a moment. To mix it up a bit, forget going for an all-over glaze, and instead use it as an accent, whether it’s on the tips, half-moons, or as a spray of twinkling stars. Add pops of glitter or pretty placement of gemstones for more of a modern, textural take on something traditional.

Here are some of our favorite Christmas nails to try now!

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