Holiday Nail Art Trends to Fall in Love With

12/17/2024

The holiday season is upon us, and GlossaryLive has rounded up its favorite holiday nail art trends from Instagram’s dazzling lineup of designs. This year’s looks bring a beautiful mix of sparkle, charm, and a touch of natural nail, making them as versatile as they are festive. From shimmering French tips to sugared sweaters and delicate snowflakes, these designs embrace the holiday spirit in the most chic way.

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One of the standout trends this season is the natural nail peek. With a bit of the natural nail showing through, these designs feel fresh, modern, and effortlessly sophisticated. This minimalistic touch doesn’t mean going light on holiday flair; rather, it allows the design to be both playful and refined. By keeping some negative space, each look becomes easier to pair with holiday outfits, giving a harmonious balance to any style.

Let’s talk about some of the most popular holiday looks:

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Sparkling French Tips: The classic French manicure gets a holiday twist with glittering tips. From silver to gold or any color between, this look keeps the nails polished and party-ready without overpowering.

Sugared Sweaters: Nothing says cozy like sweater-inspired nails. This trend recreates the texture of knits on nails with a matte finish, giving a soft and warm look perfect for winter.

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Snowflakes and Stars: Tiny snowflakes or star accents over a nude or translucent base add a touch of winter wonder. This delicate detail adds seasonal charm while keeping the design subtle and chic.

Metallic Accents: Gold and silver metallic touches, like foils or thin lines, are perfect for adding a bit of holiday glam. Paired with a neutral base, they create a high-impact yet balanced look.

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This holiday season, let your clients embrace the festive spirit while keeping things simple and sophisticated. By leaving a hint of the natural nail visible, these designs stay flexible for any outfit or occasion, allowing clients to enjoy the holiday fun with a stylish, balanced look. Check more out at GlossaryLive.com.

Featured Nails Credit: @anastazja.gaska

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha Rimando started her journey in the nail industry working in a salon and soon became an educator. She immediately fell in love with teaching and found herself traveling the world as an educator, competitor and hand model for World Champion, Tom Holcomb. 

Alisha has authored and/or contributed to more than 10 textbooks and supplements for Cengage Learning including Milady Standard Cosmetology and continues this honor year after year. Alisha became a session artist for magazines, designers at NY Fashion Week and was even featured in Jennifer Hudson’s Spotlight video. She also spent 3 years as Training Director at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas where she earned her reflexology license and trained over 360 nail technicians in 31 locations across the USA in the art of natural nail care.

Now she brings her experience and passion for the industry to GlossaryLive. GlossaryLive.com is a beauty & nail educational platform where you can feel confident that the information you are receiving is factual, the techniques tried and true, and the instruction… second to none. Learn basic nail applications to master-level nail art techniques from world-famous veteran nail competitors, judges, educators, authors, and industry gurus. At GlossaryLIVE, you can find advice on your business, check up on industry news, find resources, ask questions, and more. The first ever true global NAIL community!

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