Christmas is arguably the best time of year in many ways – but without a doubt – it is the best time of year for nail designs. However, a lot of festive nail designs can often be very tacky or just too bold for some of our likings, which is why this list of simple Christmas nail designs is perfect if you are someone who often feels this way.
So, if you are after a festive set of Christmas nails but want all the elegance of a simple set of nails, then read on for this list of all the cutest simple Christmas nail designs to help you find some inspiration for your simple Christmas nails this year!
1. Candy Cane Outlined French Tips
This nail design makes for such a pretty and quintessential set of simple Christmas nails.
If you want subtle Christmas nails, then this classic set of French tips with a candy cane twist is a really great option.
2. Snowflake Nail Art
Snowflakes nails like this make for a really great set of winter nails and transitionary nails from Christmastime to winter.
This is a relatively simple Christmas nail art designs, making a great option if you are considering DIY-ing your Christmas nails.
3. Chrome Silver French Tips With Red Bow Nail Art
Chrome nails are such a glamorous look for nails but also makes for such a fun design which feels very fit for celebrations.
Incorporating chrome into your nails is a really great idea for special occasions such as Christmas in order to make the occasion feel all the more special!
4. Deep Red French Tips With Bows
Does it get anymore elegant than a set of ballerina shoe nails like this? 😍
This is the ultimate simple Christmas nail design if you want a set of nails which fits the aesthetic of the old money nails trend so many are adhering to at the moment.
5. Sparkly Nails With Ribbon Nail Art
If you have a Christmas party lined up sometime soon, then look no further than this spectacular design.
Its simple while also extremely glamorous making it the ultimate party nails which will both look classy yet also totally catch people’s attention.
6. Nude Nails With Candy Cane Nail Art
Some simple nail art on a set of simple nude nails makes for a very simple (yet totally pretty) set of Christmas nails.
This nail design just goes to show that sometimes less really is more and is one that is sure to look extra flattering to the hand.
7. Dark Green Nails With Single Tree Nail Art Nail
Dark green is such a underutilised classy and chic nail colour.
Nail patterns with just one nail art nail makes for a really aesthetically pleasing set of nails with all of the elegance of plain nails with a bit of the fun of nail art too!
8. Bold Colourful Bows Nail Art
This is such a gorgeous and festive set of nails! 💅🎄
This is a really pretty nail design that is sure to impress at any Christmas party.
9. Sparkly Red Nails With Beige Reindeer Nails
The contrast of the nude colour and sparkly red nails makes for a very aesthetically pleasing combination.
Reindeer nail art makes for the cutest Christmas nail art!
10. Candy Cane Pattern Nail Art
This is the ultimate candy cane nail design which goes all out with a bold nail art pattern.
If you want an extra festive set of Christmas nails, then this nail design is a good way to go.
11. Sparkly Silver Tips With Gift Wrap Nail
For a classy and glamorous yet also super fun set of nails, look no further than this simple chic nail design.
The gift wrap nail makes for the perfect festive finishing touch to this already totally spectacular set of nails which are fit for any special occasion.
12. Pearly Nails With 2 Candy Cane Tips
This might just be the most aesthetically pleasing Christmas nail design… ever. 🥹🫶
Pearly nails and candy cane French tips are totally a match made in heaven.
13. Burgundy Nails With White Bow
Burgundy is a totally on trend colour right now and luckily enough, the colour is totally fitting for a set of Christmas nails.
This is a very understated set of nails which is perfect if you want a set of nails that isn’t overly festive but still very fitting for the time.
14. Gold Sparkles
This is such a simple and magical set of nails which aren’t ’Christmassy’ but are still very much fitting for Christmastime.
Gold glitter just screams celebration making it perfect for celebrations like Christmas.
15. Christmas Lights Nail Art
If you want a simple yet also unique Christmas nail art design, then this is a really great option!
Christmas lights are such a quintessential and special part of Christmas which is why it is such a magical idea to incorporate them into your Christmas nails.
16. Sparkly Pink French Tips With One Santa Hat Nail
For those that like to usually get pink nails, this is a Christmas nail design you can definitely get behind.
This pink sparkly twist on a Santa hat French tip makes for the perfect girly and festive design for Christmas.
17. Brown French Tips With Gingerbread Man Nail Art
Gingerbread nails make for some of the best Christmas nail designs and this one happens to be not to complex making it perfect if you want a simple gingerbread nail design.
You can checkout our gingerbread nail designs post for more gingerbread nail ideas!
18. Red Outlined French Tips With Polar Bear Nail Art
How cute are these polar bear nails? 😌💅
This set of nails is perfect for anytime during the winter months!
19. Sparkly Blue & Silver Tips
This is such a glamorous set of nails with the ultimate winter colour combination!
Sparkly French tips never disappoint and this nail design is no exception.
20. Nude Nails With Chrome Blue & Silver Snowflakes
If you want a ‘clean girl aesthetic’ set of nails for Christmastime then this nail design is perfect for just that.
Chrome and snowflakes make for the most perfect glamorous winter combination!
21. Sparkly Red, Green, Gold & Silver Dots
This is one of the most simple nail designs to recreate making it a great option if you are planning on doing your nails yourself.
You can make this nail design your own by choosing out your own festive selection of colours for the dots.
22. Light Blue Tips With Snowflakes
This Frozen-esque nail design makes for a very simple and elegant nail design for wintertime.
If you want an ultra-flattering design for your Christmas nails, then this is a really great choice.
23. Chrome Red, Green & Silver Stars
Chrome stars makes for an extremely fun yet glamorous set of nails which are totally fitting for Christmas when in a festive colour scheme.
Star nails like this are also a really great choice for New Years nails too so this nail design could therefore see you through both Christmas and New Years with a totally fitting set of nails.
24. Sparkly Green Nails With Christmas Tree Nail Art
If you are looking for the ultimate set of glamorous and festive nails, then look no further than this nail design.
From the fun of sparkles and nail art to the elegance of nude nails, this nail design has the perfect contrast for an extremely aesthetically pleasing nail look.
25. Classic French Tips With Holly
To finish off our list, we have this ultra classy and simple Christmas nail design.
Holly nail art makes for a very chic and unique festive addition to this classic nail design for a truly elegant, Christmassy set of nails.
That wraps up this list of all the best simple Christmas nail designs to inspire your Christmas nails. Check out some of our other Christmas nails posts for more inspiration.
