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These Holiday Nail Ideas From TikTok Really Sleigh (I’m Sorry)

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In the words of Mariah Carey, ‘It’s time!” It’s officially the holiday season, and that means it’s time for some new nail inspo. Manicure Mondays hit different during the holidays, with everyone getting super festive and fun nails. Whether you go to the nail salon or do your nails at home, a new holiday nail set is a must, and these holiday 2023 nail ideas are here to help you out. Chrome, cherry red, forest green — the possibilities are endless. Of course, you can also include many designs, like snowflakes and bows. Keep it simple, or go all out. The best part is that there’s something for everyone. 

We’re all taking to Pinterest to pull up some cute nail ideas, but don’t sleep on TikTok. It feels like pretty much everyone is using TikTok as a search engine now, and there’s some pretty cute nail inspo on there. You can find local nail salons to go to or stores that have cute holiday press-on nails. There are already so many holiday nail videos from this year alone. Don’t worry if you don’t have time to scroll them all — I’ve compiled a list of my favorite holiday nail videos for you to get ideas from. Here are 12 TikTok holiday nail ideas that are perfect for this time of year.

Holiday Red French Tips

French tips will always be a go-to. Make the classic design festive by adding a pop of red. It’s simple and sophisticated, yet fit for the holiday season. Get the look at home with the Red Affair nails ($20) from Glamnetic.

Brown Gel Holiday Nails

These may be some of the prettiest nails I’ve ever seen. This TikToker asked for brown flash gel nails, and they are so cute. This Chocolate Cherry Gel Polish ($13) is perfect for fall.

Sparkle Party Holiday Nails

If you have a holiday party coming up, try out these nails. It’s a chrome polish with a flake topper and rhinestones on top. I definitely have these saved for inspo. 

Bow Holiday Nails

Bows have been the accessory of the year. I put bows on everything, even my nails. Try these nails out if you love the bow trend like I do.

cherry Red Holiday Nails

Sometimes, simple and sophisticated is the best option. Cherry girls will love this one. Cherry red nails are timeless and look good all year round, but they’re really perfect for the holiday season.

Dark Brown Chrome Holiday Nails
@olivia.antongiovanni

save for your next appointment!! also now i’m addicted ahhhh #fallnails2023 #winternails2023 #nailinspo2024

♬ original sound – LIV

Two trends have come together to optimize their joint slay. Hailey Bieber put chrome nails on the map last year. Brown nails are perfect for the fall, so combining them with the chrome nail trend is genius.

Silver Gradient Holiday Nails

This is a simple nail design you can do at home. Paint your thumbs and pinky fingers silver, and do a French tip on your ring finger with a silver line underneath. On your index finger, paint on snowflakes, and apply a silver gradient to your middle finger.

Gingerbread Men Holiday nails

There’s nothing better than some good gingerbread men during the holidays, so why not add them to your nails? These are so cute, and stick to the brown nail trend that I’m really loving.

Emerald Green Marble Holiday Nails

These emerald green nails with a marble detailing are just gorgeous. Try colors like Rated Pea-G ($12) from O.P.I to recreate the look.

Snowflake Holiday Nails
@callahanrahm

imagine any of these clutching a cup of hot cocoa 🥹 I have a feeling I will be doing a red polish repeat this year ❤️✨🌲 #holidaynailinspo2023 #holidaynails #winternails

♬ Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson

Show this inspo pic to your nail tech the next time you go to the salon. These sparkly French tips and snowflake designs are so cute for winter.

Barbie Pink Holiday Nails
@auroralovestrand

follow to see my biweekly manicure! 💘 adore my nail tech- rose at kenzo nails! she doesnt have tiktok but is tagged on my IG 🧚🏻‍♀️ #nailinspo2023 #nailideas #nailporn #chromenails

♬ 3:15 (Slowed Down + Reverb) – Russ

If you’re still in your Barbie era, get pink holiday nails this year. O.P.I. Bubble Bath ($12) is a fan-favorite color, and is perfect for baby Barbie pink nails. Make them extra sleek by adding silver chrome on top.

Candy Cane Holiday Nails

It wouldn’t be Christmas without candy canes. This nail set has red sparkly French tips with a snowflake and candy cane design. Perfect for the holidays and this year’s red trend.

Pine Green & Gold Holiday Nails

These green and gold holiday nails are giving me Christmas tree vibes. I love the mix of solid green nails with the green french and gold accent!

EnJanae Taylor is a Her Campus national writer. She writes for the Style section, covering beauty, fashion, and decor. She graduated from LSU, earning bachelor’s degrees in fashion merchandising and journalism. She was also the entertainment editor and later the managing editor of LSU’s award-winning newspaper, The Reveille. EnJanae’ is currently a contributing writer for Southern Living. She’s previously written for The Everygirl, College Fashionista, and Basic Magazine. EnJanae’ loves everything fashion and pop culture related. Her favorite activities are going to the movies, shopping, and seeing her favorite artists in concert. She also runs a food account with her best friend and loves eating a good meal.