The Top Holiday Nail Art Trends for 2025

Your ultimate guide to glitter, festive French tips, hand-painted designs and 3-D glam—plus the must-have nail tools and Mia Secret products to recreate them.

The holiday season is officially the biggest moment of the year for nail art—and 2025’s holiday nail trends are sparkling, sculptural and ultra-creative. Whether you’re looking for your next Christmas nails inspo or a New Year’s Eve-inspired design, these looks will define the season.

We’re talking a mix of high-shine glamour, classic holiday reds, icy metallics and fresh twists on the festive French manicure. Here’s everything you need to know about trending holiday nail art for 2025—and the Mia Secret tools that help you bring every idea to life.

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Glitter Nails Are the Ultimate Holiday Staple

When it comes to holiday nail art, glitter reins supreme. But for 2025, it’s all about strategic sparkle. Instead of covering the entire nail, the trend is leaning toward dimensional, wearable shimmer. Think: glitter French tips, ombré glitter fades, glitter-dusted cuticles or even one or two glitter accent nails. Use ultra-fine glitter for soft, “frosted” nail looks or magnetic glitter to add dimension to gel designs.

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Hand-Painted Holiday Nail Art (Tiny Details, Big Impact)

Hand-painted designs are trending everywhere, and holiday nail art brings out the cutest ideas of the year. We’re talking mini snowflakes, tiny ornaments, candy-cane striping, twinkling stars, gingerbread icons and even some of our favorite holiday cartoon characters. For the minimalist, go with a milky base paired with simple yet detailed art to feel luxurious, not busy. But for the maximalist, there’s no limit to the amount of design, color or creativity—so go for it all!

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The Festive French Manicure (But Make It 2025)

If you want a holiday nail trend that works for every personality, this is it. The French manicure is having a serious holiday moment—with cool, futuristic twists. Instead of the traditional white, try metallic silver, cranberry red, evergreen or even glitter or chrome.

And if you can’t say no to the classic pink and white, then try a seasonal take, like turning the white into a cozy knit sweater look or add holiday accents like ornaments and candy canes. It’s festive but minimal, making it ideal for those who want seasonal nails without full art.

Mia Secret Essentials:
• Gelux Gel Polish in classic reds and jewel tones
• Chrome Mirror Powders applied over a no-wipe top coat
• Glass Finish Gel for a luxe finish

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3-D Holiday Glam

One of the biggest 2025 holiday nail trends? Dimensional designs. Think couture nails with raised accents and tiny luxury details.
What’s trending:
•    3-D bows
•    Pearl clusters
•    Gold drip accents
•    Sculpted stars
•    Crystal embellishments
•    Raised gel details
Curious but not ready to fully commit? Try one glam 3-D accent nail per hand—it instantly elevates a simple manicure. But if you’re prepared to dive right in, there’s no such thing as less I more when it comes to festive nail designs!

Mia Secret Essentials:
• BioBuilder Gel or Polymia Builder Gel for raised designs
• Crystal Gel for no-budge rhinestones and embellishments

Top Holiday Nail Colors for 2025

These shades will dominate the season, and they work across glitter, French tips, painted designs and 3-D art.
•    Molten Metallics: pewter, rose chrome, burnished gold
•    Jewel Tones: ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst
•    Icy Pastels: frosted lavender, pearl pink, pale-blue shimmer
•    Futuristic Neutrals: milky white, soft beige-greige, pearl nude
•    Modern Reds: cranberry, deep wine, candy-apple gloss

Final Swipe

Holiday nail art is all about merging timeless seasonal favorites with elevated, editorial-level details. Whether you’re a consumer mapping out your December manicure or a nail professional curating your holiday menu, these trends—and the right Mia Secret products—will keep your nail looks festive, modern and unforgettable.