Are you ready to ditch the classic holiday red and take things up a notch more green-eco-friendly? Well, this Christmas is all about green nails! Indeed, they are a very elegant as well as extremely festive holiday manicure that nothing short of will make Mrs. Claus jealous – think Grinch but glamorous!
There’s a green manicure out there waiting to be your holiday go-to-no matter whether you’re more of a fan of strong, deep forest greens or rather prefer some softer, subtle shades.
Besides heralding Christmas, wearing green gives you a very distinctly Christmas look without having to resort to red and white. Let’s look into this trend that soon will make every Christmas get-together become a runway for your hands!
1. Glittery Green: Sparkle with Subtlety
A simple, sparkly green nail could be the ideal choice if you’re the kind of person who enjoys a clean look but doesn’t want to lose the holiday dazzle. Imagine a deep forest green with a hint of shimmer.
It’s like having a miniature version of a winter wonderland without overpowering your ensemble. An unobtrusive approach to steal the show (and everyone’s attention) at your next Christmas gathering is with this delicate shimmer.
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- delicate, understated, and somewhat glittery
- Bright and bold with lots of glimmer, classic French style—but green!
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2. Christmas Tree Nail Art: Bring the Holiday Home
This design is all about do-it-yourself projects and Christmas spirit! Imagine yourself cozying up with eggnog, watching a fantastic holiday movie, and drawing little Christmas tree patterns on your fingernails.
Simple triangles in a dark green color with a golden star on top are festive and really simple to make at home. To give your “trees” a snowy appearance, scatter white dots around them if you’re feeling very daring.
Fun Fact: Were you aware? Christmas tree decorating originated in Germany in the 16th century. We’re now applying them to our fingernails—how evolutionary!
3. Mistletoe Magic: Perfect for Those Sneaky Kisses
Don’t confine mistletoe to just a door. If you’re after a secret and romantic manicure design, this beautiful, subtle mistletoe design will be the perfect fit. Add a little green mistletoe to one or two accent nails for that festive touch without going overboard. Who knows? You might catch someone under the mistletoe this season!
Pro Tip: For super cute, realistic mistletoe berries, use a nail dotting tool.
4. Dark Green with Knitted Patterns: Cozy Vibes Only
It’s like the epitome of cozy: hot chocolate, snug sweaters, and roaring fireplaces. These beautiful nail-painting patterns are akin to chunky knit sweaters with raised lines; thus, they have a textured look with a really magical appearance. It’s as if you have been wrapped in your Christmas sweater individually around your nails!
Try This: For an evening look, pair a nude base with a crocheted design and keep the rest of your nails matte for a little contrast. Perfect for showing off while enjoying a peppermint mocha!
5. French Tips, but Make It Green!
Although the French manicure never goes out of style, why not give it a festive twist? Choose a rich green or perhaps a shimmering emerald tip instead of the traditional white one.
The minimalist who nevertheless wants a touch of Christmas cheer can wear this style. It complements everything from cocktail dresses to holiday jammies and is sophisticated and subtle.
Celebrity Inspiration: Do you recall Zendaya’s emerald fingernails on the red carpet? She proved to us that green is indeed stylish, so it’s time for us to incorporate it into our Christmas ensembles!
6. Grinchy Green: Channel Your Inner Holiday Rebel
Yes, it’s perfectly fine to be a little Grinchy without losing that Christmas feeling! Deep almost murky green with fun Grinch-inspired art is perfect for those who love the holiday but with a touch of rebellion. Try adding a Grinch face on one accent nail, or just go bold and greenish with a bright green that just tips the hat toward everyone’s favorite Christmas grouch.
Quote to Love: “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more.” Let your Grinch nails remind you of the true spirit!
7. Snowy Day Forest: Minimalistic Meets Majestic
For all the aesthetics lovers out there, here is one. Imagine simple hand-drawn white snowflakes against a matte dark green background. On your nails, it is more or less the same scenario as strolling through the quiet, snow-covered woods. This outfit brings Christmas into your set but in a really chic and subtle way. Get ready for absolutely everything: Christmas dinner and holiday pictures.
8. Nude with a Hint of Green: The Clean Girl’s Holiday Look
Mix up a neutral base with as little green flair as one green stripe, or an itty bitty green tree on one nail, if you dig neutrals but want a hit of holiday flavor. Not too in your face, it’s just enough to call the season. This low-key look is perfect paired with everything from party finery dresses to warm fuzzy sweaters.
9. Red and Green Combo: Classic with a Twist
Unable to decide between green and red? You are not required to! The classic Christmas color scheme is given a contemporary twist with red and green French tips or even a checkerboard design. Consider it the quintessential Christmas pairing, akin to Santa and his reindeer or eggnog and cookies.
Fact: Holly, which naturally inspires Christmas hues with its red berries and green foliage, is credited with popularizing the red and green color scheme.
10. Shiny Gemstone French Tips: Glam Christmas Ready
Ready to go all glam? Then try dressing up a green French manicure with gemstones. In just a few glittering diamonds set into the forest green or emerald tips, your nails are sure to go from casual to show-stopping. It’s sure to make people turn their heads, and possibly get Santa’s attention, perfect for Christmas events where you want to stand out.
DIY Tip: Get your nails shiny like the star on a Christmas tree by buying a pack of gemstones at your local beauty supply and using nail adhesive to add those little sparkle touches.
Conclusion
Green Christmas nails are the way to festive chic, without overdoing it. Green is the hottest holiday look for every attitude and outfit, from cozy knitwear to sparkly French tips, and one of these designs is waiting to rock every holiday party with a grab of your favorite color.
Which green Christmas nail design are you going to try this year?
- Shiny Green
- Dark Green Mistletoe Magic Knitted
- Grinchy Green
Do not forget to send a picture to your friends with whatever style you have chosen. Let’s make this little Christmas a little greener, one manicure at a time.