30+ Easy Christmas Gel Nails Festive Holiday Design 2023

When looking for inspiration having a specific type can be sometimes challenging. If you want to have Christmas nails but gel nails then you want ideas just for that.

For this holiday give yourself a real treat by indulging in a luxurious gel manicure. Beautiful nail art can really boost your confidence just like makeup and that little outfit you love. A good gel manicure can last up to four weeks.

Red and White Short Mani

Acrylic and gel nails are two different things. Acrylic nails are made with a powder dipped in solvent. These are used to lengthen ( great on coffin nails ) the nail or provide a stronger top layer over the natural nail. Gels, on the other hand, are made hard by being cured under a UV or LED lamp. Acrylic nails come in color sometimes but are usually naturally clear-toned while gel nails come in polish-toned.

Short Red and Silver nails

This next nail art is done on short nails, beautiful red gel polish with accent ring finger silver. The silver nail has a gift-wrapping design done on it, this helps the design to not be too basic.

Beautiful Gel nail art design

Up next is a Christmas nail art done on a red base with a design in white. The white has festive elements such as a snowman and snowflakes with Christmas stars.

Candy canes and a whole lot of bling

This next design has a lot of eye-catching rhinestones. If you are looking for something with all the Christmas elements this design is it.

Super cute Christmas nail

I love this nail art because of how the elements work well on this length of the nail. The length of the nails is quite lovely as well. This is a head-turner inspired by traditional colors and elements.

Be careful with your gel nails like you would do with acrylic. Take care of your nail beds and cuticles so application and removal are important. Do not rip your nails off get them removed at a salon or do it yourself at home with acetone, tin foil, cotton balls, and a nail file.

Micro French Tip

This design is in black, white, and clear colors that may not be traditional Christmas colors. Christmas gel nails with small black thin tips and nude base with sparkles.

Christmas Red and White

Bring the fun candy color to live with these short nails. The tip is glitter ombre on two fingers, with two candy stripes, and the index finger has a red snowflake with a gem.

Tiny Christmas Tree Nail Art Idea

You can have a lot of fun with this design, small trees, branches with ornament, and silver and white ombre another nail is a red base.

Paint light white colors and top them off with small green trees and branches. The red nail acts as an accent nail that draws attention.

Stunning holiday nails guide

Choose the gel nail polish you want and sometimes you may have to call your salon to get the color you want.

Here are colors you can use when doing it at home and also it is a perfect gift idea. So fitting for the season right?

Chic Greys

The square shape gives you a lot of room to design and the reindeer head and black snowflakes stand out.

Grey and White Festive Design

I love this next Christmas gel nails, they are not the bright color like some of the others but calmer. One nail has a grey base and a white snowman with small gems as its button.

Two other nails are grey and also have grey glitters which are really lovely. The other two nails are done with a white base and that really helps enhance the whole look and uniform them.

Jolly Red Christmas nails

Red glossy nails are hands down the go-to color for the holiday. A nice classic red gel manicure will last all season long. Add other decals to make it even more special like this one.

Christmas Nails Gel Festive Nails

Green Christmas nails are another top favorite of many fashion-forward women. This next design has a green forest look at the top and the bottom, in between it’s like a snow path with reindeer. I love the look of the snow falling and the artwork of the deer, you should save this one for your next visit.

Black and Red Christmas Nails

I admire Christmas nail art such as this one that demands attention. Not all Christmas nail art has to be red and green. This gel nail feels perfect for winter days. You may need a steady hand to pull this design off yourself but with some practice, I am sure you will master it.

Blue Christmas Gel Nails Designs

I love this next nail look of ombre pattern in the blue and soft white tip is like an ice snowy mountain. This design also mimics the classic white French tips with snowflakes and glitter that give a fresh spin.

Pretty Mismatched Christmas Nail Art Idea

If you are ever confused about which element you need for Christmas, this is exactly what you need. This allows you to play around with all different Christmas designs, one on each nail.

Get the tutorial at So Nailicious

Christmas Nails Gel

Glossy red nails are a popular holiday look. If you love reindeer then copy this idea, the accent nail looks great.

Gold glittery nails

Glitter Christmas nails will take you beyond the holiday. Calling all the girls who love some gold glitter, here is an easy DIY gel manicure to copy.

Red Minimalist Nail

Elevate simple red nails by adding an accent nail art with white snowflakes and snowfall.

Red nails, stripe, and polka dot nail

Red Christmas nails with white are so on-brand for the festive season. The Santa hat is painted on so you may need a professional to recreate.

Christmas gel nails With Golden Accent

I love how DIY-worthy this next design is, so you can put those home manicure sets to good use.

Beautiful Holiday Wedding Nails

Getting married and thinking of white Christmas nails.

Green, Candy Cane, Snowflakes + Long Christmas Nails with tree

This next gel nail design is just so joyful, with snowflakes, candy canes, a Santa hat, a red Christmas tree, and reindeer on long coffin nails.

Elegant black and white classic

Black and white snowflake nails for Christmas time if you want an alternative to the classic colors.

Short square Christmas gel nail designs

If you love short nail art we have you covered with this fun nail idea.

Pearly White Nails

The next design has an elegant appeal to it, glitter is always appropriate in manicures.

Red with Stars Snowflake Nails

This is one of our favorite designs, it embraces the whole holiday spirit. If you want a holiday nail art that is also very DIY-friendly then give this mani a try.

These Christmas gel nail designs will put a smile on your face

All the fingers have a unique design to them which is really special. If you are looking for Christmas elements that are cute and fun you will love these Christmas gel nails.

Chic Modern Design

Get you in the holiday spirit without doing too much. These Christmas nail designs feature a lot of wintery holiday elements. The classic color of red and white interloop.

All Red

If you want something seasonal and easy classic Christmas colors such as cherry red will do the trick.

Image credit @oliveandjune

White, green, and red polka-dot nails

The emerald green stands out and catches my eye instantly. Your mani will have an equal part of what the holiday season brings.

Green Hard Gel nails

This matte festive nail design features ornament. Christmas tree and large snowflake. If you love to have your manicure decorated with crystals we think this would be a good fit.

Christmas Stockings and Stars

This next idea you can do yourself, gather your red polish, and white to create the stars. You will need steady hands to design the stocking and to create a subtle sparkle.

Green Color Almond Shape

This is such a beautiful shade of green with a touch of ombre. The darker shade seems to be around the edge but it’s quite subtle.

Image credit @samrosenails

I hope these holiday nail designs will take your manicure to the next level.