11 fabulously festive nail art designs

Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with nail colour and design. Here are 11 of our favourite Christmas nails from Instagram

When it comes to nail art, many of us play it safe throughout the year. There’s only ‘so wild’ your nails can be when working in corporate land. But Christmas is different. ‘Tis officially the season to experiment with colour, glitter and design.

Why not paint a gingerbread man on your index nail? Or a reindeer on your thumb? Maybe you want to create a snowy effect using white and blue polish. There is no limit to Christmas creativity. In fact, the more outrageous the better.

If your talons are in need of a spruce-up, consider trying one of the festive styles below:

 

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A post shared by Nails by Ashley? (@nailsbyashleyh) on Dec 1, 2018 at 5:40pm PST

 

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A post shared by ? Gracie (@nailart_bygracie) on Dec 3, 2018 at 5:45pm PST

 

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A post shared by @nails_zielonagora on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:23am PST

 

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A post shared by Marina Cook (@rinacook86) on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:02am PST

 

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A post shared by Kate (@kateylillian) on Dec 4, 2018 at 4:41am PST

 

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A post shared by Charlotte’s nails and beauty (@charlottes_nails_and_beauty) on Dec 4, 2018 at 3:32am PST

 

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A post shared by Tanya • Nail Art • Tutorials (@nailsteria) on Dec 4, 2018 at 2:13am PST

 

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A post shared by Ewa Krzos Nail Artist&Educator (@dream_nails_ewa) on Dec 4, 2018 at 1:18am PST

 

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A post shared by Nails By Lauren (@nailsbylauren1992) on Dec 3, 2018 at 4:00pm PST

 

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A post shared by Posh Salon & Boutique (@poshsalonandboutiquegj) on Dec 3, 2018 at 1:27pm PST

 

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A post shared by 1 SORTEIO NO AR! (@blogamormaisamor) on Nov 30, 2018 at 3:32am PST

Photography by @betina_goldstein.

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