25 holiday nail art ideas that you will love

Glitter nails are always a go-to during the holidays, but why stick to one color palette when you can go for two? This pastel green and pink combo makes us happy just looking at it.

Try: Think of Nail in 33 Glitter, $44, cafe24.com

Glitter looks so much cooler when done in a gunmetal metallic. These nails are just what we want to be wearing when the clock hits 12.

Try: OPI Nail Lacquer in Heart and Coal, $11, amazon.com

Wear snow decals against a blue and white background for a fun seasonal nail look.

Try: Sundays No. 45, $18, dearsundays.com

Add silver and gold foil to elevate plain nails and get into the festive spirit.

Try: JinSoon in Dew, $18, jinsoon.com

This mix of mahogany and copper is just so pretty on its own, but when layered together in half moon shapes it gives a level of sophistication and glamour that we love.

Try: Nails Inc. Victoria NailPure Nail Polish, $15, nailsinc.com

This metallic floral motif may be intricate, but the end payoff is well worth it. If you have a little less time on your hands, one accent nail paired with solid red would pack just as much punch.

Try: Essie Nail Polish in Cherry On Top, $8.99, target.com

Like the champagne of nail art, a wash of sparkly ombré is simple but effective.

Try: Orly Nail Lacquer in Gold/Silver Glitter, $9.50, ulta.com

Metallic polish shines even more next to negative space and a thin white line for contrast.

Try: China Glaze Stripe Rite nail polish in Best In Snow, $3, ulta.com

Can’t decide between a nude mani and something a little extra? Try both at once for a fun and festive visual mix. Three-dimensional accents glued across the center of a nude nail is the perfect holiday manicure.

Try: Sally Hansen Re-Nude Nail Polish, $4.79, amazon.com

This negative space glitter star manicure is festive enough to last you straight through New Year's Eve.

Try: Lauren B Beauty 33 Carats nail polish, $19. laurenbbeauty.com

For a twist on classic stars, try doing them in shades of neon. Pro tip: Use toothpicks to get the detailing just right.

Try: OPI Neons Nail Lacquer Mini 4-Pack Color Cube, $16.50, ulta.com

Upgrade your year-round nude manicure with a tiny candy cane painted along one side of each nail.

Try: Essie nail polish in Prima Ballerina, $9, ulta.com.

A rich plum nail polish is just as festive as red, green, blue and silver—but far less expected. We love it paired with a single delicate snowflake accent nail.

Try: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Wild for Violet, $7.99, target.com

A golden take on a classic plaid pattern makes your nails look like super-fancy wrapping paper.

Try: Sephora Collection Line Up Makeup Tape, $6, sephora.com

Though we're a fan of foiled manicures all year long, we love how this take on the metallic trend feels right for the holiday season without being too literal.

Try: Essie No Place like Chrome, $7.65, amazon.com

Red glitter nail polish is the epitome of a holiday manicure.

Try: Le Chat Nails Dare to Wear Nail Polish in On The Red Carpet, $6.95, lechatnails.com

One could say that a holiday manicure is the beauty equivalent of a Christmas tree ornament. This design from LA-based nail artist Hang Nguyen takes that idea and runs with it.

Try: Nails Inc. Joyful Nails Duo, $15, sephora.com

A manicure inspired by bows and ribbons is cute, but sometimes we're looking for something a little more minimalistic. This negative space and foil-strip manicure from South Korea's famous Nail Unistella looks like the cool-girl version of a wrapped holiday present.

Try: 32 Colors Nail Striping Tape Line, $4.59, amazon.com

Why don't you match your nails to the buffalo plaid blanket you'll be using to stay warm by the fireplace this holiday season?

Try: Marc Jacobs Enamored High Shiner Polish in 134 Lola, $18, sephora.com

Any combination of blue-and-silver works for a Hanukkah-inspired manicure, but if you've got the patience (and hand-eye coordination), try this nail art design using metallic nail striping tape.

Try: OPI Infinite Shine nail polish in Get Ryd-of-thym Blues, $12.95, amazon.com

You can't go wrong with any combination of red and gold this holiday season. We love how nail artist Jessica Washick paired a half moon red manicure with three gold Swarovski crystals glued to the base of her nail.

Try: Deborah Lippmann Hard Rock, $20, sephora.com

If you're bold enough to get this penguin manicure, prepare to be stopped one hundred times a day to the sounds of "ooh!" and "ahh!" and "so cuteeeee!"

Try: Morgan Taylor Rare as Rubies, $9.50, ulta.com

You don't need to cover your whole nail in glitter to get in the festive holiday spirit. Manicurist Betina Goldstein's design features a few colorful glitter dots on a clean nude polish backdrop.

Try: Essie Let It Bow, $9, ulta.com

All you need is a skinny nail brush, a steady hand, and a little patience to create this festive red-and-gold nail art look at home.

Try: Nails Inc Champagne Shine Nail Polish Duo, $15, sephora.com

Nail artist Amy Tran created this Grinch-inspired nail art look using China Glaze's limited edition Grinch nail polish collection (of course).

Try: China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Fairy Dust, $7.50, ulta.com

This article was first published in Harper's Bazaar.