Christmas Nail Art Tutorial

The holidays are here — which means it’s officially nail art season! Whether you’re trimming the tree or sipping cocoa, a cute festive manicure makes every moment a little more seasonal. This look has festive Christmas trees. 

What You’ll Need

• Base coat & top coat
• Red, white, green, black, yellow, and blue nail polishes (or acrylic paints)
• Thin nail art brush or striping brush
• Dotting tool or bobby pin
• Toothpick (for details)
• Optional: Glitter polish or rhinestones for sparkle

Snowy Christmas Trees

Step 1: Paint nails a soft white base to mimic a snowy sky. You can also use a light blue. 

Step 2: Using green polish and a fine brush, paint small triangle trees.

Start with a wide base and stack shorter lines to the top for a pine shape.

Step 3: Add tiny white dots with a dotting tool or toothpick to mimic falling snow.

Add ornaments in different colors with a dotting tool. Use gold or yellow for a star on top!

These Christmas nails are the perfect combo of festive, fun, and DIY-friendly. Pair them with a cozy sweater or your favorite hot cocoa mug and you’re ready for literally anything December throws your way.

Have a favorite holiday design? Let me know — and tag me in your nail pics with #mythreadofthoughtblog. I might just feature your version in an upcoming post.