If you’re someone who likes a minimalist mani, this simple sparkly number is perfect for the festive season and beyond…

Recreate this Christmas tree on your thumb with an ultra-thin nail brush and paint the rest of your fingertips in a solid block colour.

We’re obsessed with these seriously fancy festive nail art decals by Scratch Nail Wraps (@goscratchit). If you look closely, there are tiny holly sprigs, Christmas lights and wreaths. 

These candy cane stick-ons are simple and chic for Christmas. 

The metallic sheen on this red French tip is reminiscent of a Christmas bauble while still embracing the minimalistic look. 

These metallic bow nails are ultra chic and festive. 

Jazz up your French tip manicure for the festive season with this cutesy snowman twist. 

These festive nails will take you right through to New Year’s Eve and beyond. 

Fancy yourself a nail art pro? You’ll need a steady hand to recreate these gorgeous metallic stars. 

These sparkly snowflakes are cute and understated

Adding glitter to your nail tips is a simple but effective way of jazzing up your mani for Christmas.

This 3D design nails the festive-appropriate pearlescent trend.  

A classic design (and one Hailey Bieber is particularly fond of), take your Christmas nail art up a notch with metallic foil finishes in timeless festive colours.

Sprinkle some festive vibes with this gold sparkly update. An easy one to DIY, use a gold shimmery shade to update your usual French manicure.

These candy cain tips nail the Christmas theme, without being too flashy. 

This chic mani gives your nails a subtle festive nod without looking too OTT. 

Not looking for anything OTT? This classic glossy red will match all your Christmas décor. 

An ethereal take on all that sparkles. Pastel colours are swirled together with a light dusting of micro-glitter.

A minimalist approach to Christmas nail art: swipe a nude or flesh-toned colour over the entire nail base before accenting the tips with loose glitter.

Deep, dark and deliciously vampy, mulled wine nails are the purple-red tone your Christmas manicure needs. 

A deconstructed wreath decorates a nude nail bed in this design. Simple, chic and wonderfully appropriate.

This 3D Christmas light nail art is a sure way to turn some heads this festive season. 

Bring the (freezing) outdoors inside this Christmas with an ice-inspired festive manicure. 

More art than anything else, these beautiful Christmas nails are the pinnacle of understated, effortless glamour. 

Forgive the terrible pun, but what else could we call this hommage to Father C himself?

Appropriate for professional and personal wear, combine green and gold glitter tips this winter. 

An asymmetrical way to switch up your glitter polish, outline the top and left or right side of your nail to create a reflective band of festive sparkle. 

Throw some graphic word art into your Christmas nail design, just keep the word short enough to fit on one nail. 

For a nod to Christmas without going full-on festive sparkles, these cherry mocha nails are perfect. 

A simple design, this Christmas nail art is straightforward enough to do at home, just use a small wooden stick or bobby pin to create the iconic shape.

This graduated effect using the O.P.I glitter shade ‘Pop the Baubles’ is super simple to recreate at home.