When the festive season rolls around, there’s nothing quite like a set of beautifully manicured nails to complement your Christmas ensemble. This year, white Christmas nails are taking centre stage, offering a pristine, snowy aesthetic that’s both classy and seasonal.
In Australia, Christmas might mean sunny skies and beach days, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream of a white Christmas with a touch of frosty charm. The holiday season is the perfect excuse to dress up and add a little sparkle to your style, and what better way to do so than with a festive manicure?
We’ve made the search for nail inspo that bit easier with our collection of white Christmas nail art ideas. Transport to a snowy escape, even as you’re enjoying the warm Aussie December.
White Christmas nail designs
1
In a celebration of the holiday spirit, these nails boast all the sparkle and shine we could hope for. Keeping things simple, silver glitter polish and a creamy white base contrast against a feature snowflake design nail.
Image: @_nailsbyjocylen
2
These nails are a delightful nod to the festive season, featuring a lustrous, warm peach base crowned with a sparkly white adornment on each finger. Candy cane twists, French tips and snowflakes tie the frosty theme together.
Image: @stefania_guarnera_official
3
Christmas cookies, anyone? This kitschy, joyful design is characterised by a flawless, milky white base, enhanced by a sprinkle of festive red and gingerbread design accents.
Image: @sarah.nails.it
4
Get ready to dazzle at your next holiday party with these classy nails. Adorable festive nail art is accented with gold twinkling polish; it’s the perfect blend of festive fun and stylish flair, sure to spark up some merry mani-themed conversations.
Image: @silkbeauty.uk
5
For something more subdued, we’re loving a pink base with hints of festive design. White nail art and silver glitter feature nails give your everyday manicure a Christmas-y edge.
Image: @rachelmclarenstudio10
6
Capture the essence of the holidays with this playful yet elegant nail look. White glossy base nails are contrasted with pink matte polish adorned with festive nail designs. From cable-knit sweaters to gift wrapping, the design is chic and cute.
Image: @king_chemere
7
This super simple design is the perfect festive level-up. Amp up your plain white polish with a glittery gift wrapping design and you’ll be repping Christmas all season long.
Image: @iramshelton
8
These funky optical illusion nails incorporate the classic Christmas reds and greens in a funky, fun new way. It’s a simple yet impactful option for geometric nail lovers.
Image: @naileditby_cam
9
Is this not the cutest set of nail designs you’ve ever seen?! The nail art-heavy look features a gorgeous little polar bear adorned with festive holly wreaths on the accompanying nails.
Image: @dimitra_karakatsiani
10
Make your fully white set that touch more unique with a matte top coat. Textural cable knit designs and tiny snowflake accents tie the look together.
Image: @queencontenails
11
Minty fresh nails! This twisted candy cane design pops that whole lot more with a scrumptious dusting of holographic glitter over the top.
Image: @femi.beauty
12
Get the Christmas lights out. This festive take on French tips is simply genius (and a lot easier to string together than a real light display if you’ve got a talented nail tech on your side)!
Image: tessa.lyn.nails
Main image credit: @iramshelton
What’s your favourite design?
They are all great, but Number 9 is my favourite.
That is definitely the best.
They are so beautiful
The candy canes look really fake, but most of these are really pretty
Yeah, they were my least favourite as well
I like the Christmas presents and lights designs.
Yes so good. What a lot time one must have to spend getting this right.
I really like number 7!
These are bit too much for me but I like seeing them on other people.
I really like the bow ones but prefer the green nail art designs from the other post.
Love this theme, so pretty
Yes it is a lovely theme.
I really like the Christmas lights.
These are all so lovely.. So much prettier than the halloween ones
Not the candy cane, like no 5 the most but all are pretty
I like number 5
A few like number 2 and more the skin and cuticle area looks awful
Haha! I noticed the bad cuticles, too.
yes it does spoil the look.
Snowflakes make for some gorgeous designs, but they’re just not Christmassy for Aussies.
I might do a variation of no.7, but not with white.
The first few are nice
yes they are lovely.
The candy cane nails really stand out. They are all gorgeous designs.
If only my nails could look like this. But how does one cope trying to do household chores?
Number 1 looks pretty. Lots of work in all of them
I like no 1 and No 7 best.
Ohh wow some beautiful nail options to pick from
I’m not into nail art but I quite like the gift wrapping design.
I admire the ladies who take the time and make the effort to have such beautiful nails.
My favourite is snowflakes.
Love this, definitely a good change from traditional red and gold nails. Super funky and bright, too!