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Monday, December 22, 2025

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






✨ Design #1: Candy Cane Stripes




Step 1: Apply a white base coat to all nails.



Let it dry completely.



Step 2: Using a striping brush and red polish, paint diagonal stripes across each nail.

Keep spacing even for that classic candy cane look.


Step 3: Add a clear top coat once dry.



Optional: Add a stripe of fine red glitter between the lines for shimmer!





🌲 Design #2: 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.


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