24 Delightfully Festive Ways To Do Your Nails For The Holidays

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    1. Snowflakes are a common enough design; kick it up a notch by adding rhinestone centers.

    2. These Christmas ornament nails are such lovely decorations.

    3. Seasonal motifs on a gold background are a pretty way to be festive without being too Christmasy.

    4. Holy winter wonderland.

    5. Here's a cute idea that won't take up too much time — paint a single nail a cozy plaid.

    6. It's a reindeer ... with reindeer tracks. Clever. Very clever.

    7. Red and gold were obviously made for December manicures.

    8. Classy New Year's nail art, anyone?

    9. Just a little "sprig" of holly makes a colorful French manicure so much cuter.

    10. Wow. These Nutcracker nails are pretty detailed, but totally inspirational.

    11. The entire cast of Christmas characters.

    12. A more subtle way to reference the holiday season — just a sweet little bow. I want this manicure for my present.

    13. "Do you want to build a snowman?" ... is what this manicure sings if you listen close enough.

    14. Winter designs with a more indie color scheme.

    15. This reverse glitter fade with holiday colors is totally in the season's spirit.

    16. These look better than Christmas candies.

    17. Not only is this holly garland adorable, look at the ombre effect of the white nail polish — like snow!

    18. OK this is truly amazing. It's the Christmas tree from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

    19. Kind of reminds you of nutcrackers, right?

    20. It's Christmas trees with 3-D ornaments. WHATTT.

    21. Silver dots are such a simple way to make your mani holiday-worthy.

    22. This Christmas tree pattern is truly inspired.

    23. Grinch nails ... will definitely make even the cold-hearted smile.

    24. And of course a little champagne flute is the perfect detail to ring in the new year.