Xmas nail ideas and gifts: Key takeaways
● The best nail colours for Christmas include bold blues, classic reds, rich greens, and shimmering metallics.
● Easy Christmas nail ideas can be as simple as a glitter topper or a single accent nail.
● Essie nail gift sets make for the perfect stocking stuffers for every polish lover.
● From chic nail colours to playful designs, there’s a festive nail look for every mood and every budget.
Christmas nail ideas
Whether the nail polish lovers on your list are naughty or nice, everyone deserves decadent, longwear nail polish colours for Christmas. Our favourite Christmas nail colours?
● Caviar Bar – a velvety blue longwear nail colour for Christmas that offers gel-like wear.
● Bubbles Only – a classic burgundy red Christmas nail colour, perfect to dial up the festive feel.
● In-Vest in Style – this forest green Christmas nail colour will match perfectly with your Christmas tree!
● Reclaim the Mirror – if you’re after metallic Christmas nails, this brushed foil silver shade will add a glamorous touch to your festive look.
These vibrant, high-impact shades are ideal if you’re searching for bold Christmas manicure ideas or simply want a shade that stands out under the fairy lights.
Christmas nail art ideas
Looking for easy Christmas nail ideas with a playful twist? Try these creative but low-effort looks:
● Glazed-snow shimmer: Layer a pearly topper like our Pearly White over your favourite essie shade for a frosty, snow-kissed finish.
● Candy-stripe accent: A single striped nail adds a subtle festive pop without the fuss of full Christmas nail art. Use A-List for a classic red shade!
● Gold-dust glam: A glitter-sheer like Good Things Glow transforms any colour into a party-ready manicure.
● Snowflake sparkle: Use a toothpick or a nail art dotting tool to add snowflake Christmas nail decorations to your nail polish base for a festive twist. Use our Nail Art Studio collection to get perfect nail art results.
From minimalist sparkles to bold festive nails detailing, these Christmas manicure ideas are simple, chic and totally holiday-ready.
Nail care gifts for Christmas
Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts for nail techs, your family, friends, or simply to give your nails a little TLC, nail care gifts are the perfect way to pamper someone special!
Our essie care lineup has a solution for every nail need: from strengthening essentials to glossy top coats. Try Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener for nails that need fortifying, all-in-one base + top coat for a smooth, chip-resistant finish, or Apricot Cuticle Oil to nourish and hydrate dry cuticles all winter long.
For the ultimate care-and-colour duo, pair any treatment with your favourite essie shade for a nails Christmas gift that feels both thoughtful and ultra-chic.
Christmas nail presents
Give the gift of essie or try it for yourself! These Christmas nail gift sets have a little bit of something for everyone – whether it's classic essie original nail polish shade like Forever Yummy or a bit of glitz and glam with glittery shades like A Cut Above.
Find the perfect Christmas nail gifts, whether it’s for a stocking filler, Secret Santa, a gift for nail lovers or simply for yourself, we’ve got a huge range of Christmas nail colours to choose from for an extra festive feel!
And don’t forget to check out our brand new essie x Disney Snow White collection, featuring plenty of Christmas nail colours!
