There’s just over two weeks until Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling very unprepared. Presents haven’t been bought, food hasn’t been prepped and I don’t even know what I’m wearing to the pub on Christmas Eve yet. However, no matter how big my to-do list gets, one thing I will never skip is my Christmas manicure. Most of the year, you’ll find me rocking a relatively simple nail trend, from a milky mani to a classic French tip. However, when the festive season rolls around, I like to switch things up a bit.

That being said, I still want my manicure to look chic. I’ve spent the last few days scrolling through the best nail artists on Instagram and have taken screenshots of every sophisticated Christmas nail design for 2025. I now have numerous nail art ideas to bring to the salon, including dainty bows, glitter polka dots and more. I’ve also saved a fair few simple designs for any minimalists out there, and trust me when I say that these nail looks will see you through Christmas and beyond thanks to their elegant aesthetic.