Once Thanksgiving hits, the holidays seem to signal that more is moreâbut thatâs not always true, especially when it comes to festive nail ideas. Christmas nails may bring to mind sculpted Santas, over-the-top glitter, and red and green everything, but there are actually plenty of subtle options available to show your spirit in style.
For 2024, the coolest riffs on holiday nails feature twists on the minimalist nail art ideas weâve been obsessed with all yearâthink French manicures, negative space, and subtle sparkleâso nothing looks too out of place when January rolls around. Make some hot cocoa, queue up The Holiday or your most beloved Christmas songs, and get ready to screenshot our favorite Christmas nail designs.