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25 Best Red Christmas Nail Ideas

Christmas red nails are an absolute must to fully embrace the holiday spirit. Who can resist the allure of this sparkling shade that captures the essence of the season? Let’s explore the 25 best Christmas nail art red styles to make your manicure shine on the most magical night of the year!

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON TURNS RED

The festive magic is in the air, and red takes centre stage in this enchanting season. From twinkling lights to red garlands adorning the streets, classic sweaters, tree decorations, and long-awaited gifts, red is everywhere, and we just can’t get enough of it!

On Christmas Day, every detail is in place, including your nails: whether you go for a red Christmas acrylic nails look in classic Valentino red or deep burgundy, or opt for intricate red Christmas nail designs with festive patterns and embellishments. With the right red nail polish you can let your outfit guide your choice or make your nails the true star of your look!

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Festive red nails are a Christmas staple, and everyone loves to embrace the colour of the season. A timeless classic, red can be interpreted in countless ways, from simple or elaborate festive decorations to various colour combinations that work beautifully with it.

We’ve carefully selected 25 of the best red Christmas nails ideas for you to screenshot and save in your gallery.

 

NAIL LOOKS WITH MUSIC: THE CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST

Enjoy our gallery of red xmas nails while listening to some festive tunes: scroll through at your own pace, get inspired, and pick the design that best captures your Christmas spirit.

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RED CHRISTMAS NAILS: THE BEST INSPIRATIONS

Here they are: 25 red Christmas gel nails ideas we think you’ll love. We can’t wait for Christmas to arrive, and we’re just as excited to rock our Christmas nails! The only question is: which one should we choose?

No matter your style, there’s a red Christmas nail design you’ll adore.

  1. Simple and Elegant Red Christmas Nails

A classic Christmas look featuring a vibrant and cheerful red gel polish with delicate rhinestone accents on the ring and pinky fingers.

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  1. Red Sugar-Effect Christmas Nails

Red and silver swirls reminiscent of festive sweets, with a super chic chrome touch. Add a red French tip and a glitter-covered accent nail to complete the look!

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  1. Red Christmas Nails with Total Rhinestones

Cover your nail with Swarovski crystals of various sizes to create a snowflake effect for a glamorous gradient nail art.

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  1. Red Cat’s Eye Christmas Manicure

A monochrome, shimmery look with Soft Red Cat’s Eye magnetic polish, creating a velvet-like effect.

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  1. Red Gradient Christmas Nails

A blend of hues from bright Valentino red to cherry and deep burgundy, with a touch of glitter for the perfect red sparkle Christmas nails look.

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  1. Red and Gold Christmas Nails

For a simple yet elegant style, go for a monocolour manicure with a golden finish—perfect for celebrating Christmas.

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  1. Classic Christmas Red Nails

Red in different shades, transitioning from lighter to fiery tones, using HD Colour semi-permanent bases.

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  1. Red and Silver Christmas Nails

A double-faced, double-colour flip manicure: silver on the back and deep burgundy on top.

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  1. Christmas Swirl Nails

Pink hues blend perfectly with plum purple in this ultra-chic Rock Romance colour set, where elegance meets festive sparkle.

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  1. Short Red Christmas Nails

Dark red Christmas nails work beautifully even on short, round nails. Fenty’s deep burgundy Gel Nail Polish is enriched with ultra-fine micro-glitter for a luminous finish.

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Among the red shades, we highlight the 2023 Pantone colour, Viva Magenta: a vibrant, balanced carmine red between warm and cool tones.

  1. Triple French Red Manicure

A deep cherry red and bold wine shade softened by light pink nuances.

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  1. Red Glitter Christmas Nails

A cascade of coral glitter and rainbow sequins enhances a magnetic magenta red.

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  1. Elegant Red Christmas Nails with Detail

Glitter and magenta merge in a perfectly tone-on-tone red Christmas gel nails design.

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  1. Bicolour Red Nails with Silver Detail

Red and blue create a striking and harmonious combination for a festive manicure.

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  1. Simple and Elegant Red Christmas Nails

Beauty lies in simplicity: a solid magenta manicure on short, neatly shaped nails.

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Now, let’s explore red Christmas nails decorations, from Santa Claus and stars to gingerbread and cozy sweater textures.

  1. Snowflake Red Christmas Nails

Il Natale cade nella stagione invernale, quindi i fiocchi di neve sono i disegni più popolari del momento. La combinazione bianco artico dei decori e rosso cangiante dello smalto è la nail art perfetta per festeggiare la festività.

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  1. Red and White Christmas Nail Art

Biscuits and sweets are Christmas favourites, so it’s no surprise they make for adorable festive nail designs!

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  1. Santa Claus Christmas Nails

A fun, festive, and easy red Christmas nail design featuring classic red and white Christmas symbols like Santa and snowflakes.

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  1. Sweater-Effect Christmas Nails

Inspired by the iconic Christmas jumper, this intricate knit texture is a winter staple for your manicure.

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  1. Golden Stars on Red Christmas Nails

The ultimate festive nail décor: stars. Symbolising light and hope, they add an effortless glow to red glitter Christmas nails.

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  1. Green and Red Christmas Nails

Santa’s little helpers, penguins, and snowmen come to life in this adorable red and green holiday design.

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  1. Candy Cane Christmas Nails

Celebrate the holidays with fun candy cane patterns, Rudolph the reindeer, and swirling sugar effects!

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  1. Red Tartan Christmas Nails

The Scottish plaid pattern is a Christmas staple, featuring red with white, green, and golden accents.

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  1. Red French Nails with Holly Detail

Holly, a festive symbol of good luck, is effortlessly incorporated into this manicure using simple stickers.

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  1. Houndstooth Red Christmas Nails

Red meets purple and blue in this wintery burgundy shade, adorned with a chic houndstooth pattern for a stylish festive touch!

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