Christmas doesn’t always mean green and red. A lot of the time, it can mean gold too. These intricate hand-painted magnolia branches against a gold leaf base make for stunning nail art you’ll want to wear beyond holiday season.

Christmas time is all about the bejeweled accents. Dress up the classic French manicure with colorful rhinestones for some fun.

If jewels aren’t your thing, opt for this minimal wreath design along the tip of a square nail to make your French manicure holiday-appropriate.

Make a basic green and red combo more dynamic by adding cool plaid accents.

Red and white peppermint tips with snowflake decals make for mesmerizing Christmas nail art that people will be fawning over.

Who doesn’t love pastels all year round? Make a pastel green more festive with these sparkle accents and wear them for your upcoming holiday parties.

Nail art isn’t just for your nail beds. Elevate a classic winter white shade with pearl accents running down each finger.

These white and green leaf-like strokes are so striking against a neutral nail color and make for one of the best Christmas nail designs out there.

It’s not Christmas without Santa. This subtle hat detail along a shimmery red French tip is the perfect homage to one of Christmas’ most recognizeable guys.

These look yummy enough to eat (but obviously don’t). Get inspired by one of Christmas’ most beloved desserts and dress up your nails in gingerbread-inspired colors and designs.

If you’re looking for a simple way to dress up red nails, go the candy cane route and add some diagonal white stripes with a glittery finish on every other nail.

Another non-traditional Christmas shade that still feels festive is a cool icy blue. This periwinkle is super pretty on its own, but glitter and snowflake details make it feel even more special.

A true work of art, this still-life look gives snowed-in vibes. It’ll remind you of winter days spent watching the pine trees, deer, and snow.

Use winter scenery to inspire your next manicure.

Draw star decals in glittery red and green shades for a look that’s simple but never boring.

Take your chances of getting kissed under the mistletoe into your own hands — literally. Minimal mistletoe designs with gold details is a cute Christmas nail art combo.

Why stick to one Christmas theme when you can do them all? Throw on some snowmen, Christmas lights, abstract red and green shapes, and more for a maximalist Christmas mix that’s just super fun and festive.

Not that you really need an excuse to pile on the glitter and jewels, but there’s something about Christmas time that makes it feel just right. Use red, green, and gold shimmer shades for your base and draw on Christmas bows. Add jewel accents for a bold final touch.

You can totally make black and white Christmas-themed. Simply pack on the shimmer and use white nail polish to draw on snowflakes, bows, and candy cane stripes for a unique spin (color-wise) on Christmas nail art.

The iconic Christmas ballet makes for perfect nail art inspiration. Draw the Nutcracker on one nail and mix in other Christmas designs for a dynamic look that’s just stunning to look at.