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Red nails are simply timeless, no matter the season.

So, why not translate those vibes into a gorgeousChristmas manicure?

Cranberry Kaleidoscope

This shimmering cranberry crystal set creates a kaleidoscope effect that is simply mesmerizing.

Red glitter French tips with a Santa hat puff ball detail.

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Start with your choice of a nude base before adding a thin crescent-shaped line ofcranberry polishonto the tip.

Peppermint Candy Swirls

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Mint loversnow’s your time to shine.

We can’t get over just how life-like and 3D these opulent velvet peppermint swirls look.

Close up of cranberry-red kaleidoscope nails.

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Red Velvet Holly Nails

Red velvet nailsare already super festive as is.

But the addition of teeny tiny holly leaves really seals the deal.

This perfect example showcases how cheerful a combination of bright cherry red and small gold flakes can be.

Festive French Tips

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Baby Bows

This may possibly be the simplest look on this list to DIY at home.

It’s such a small and subtle detail that instantly elevates the look.

Winter Candy Apple

One Christmas nail idea that never goes out of style?

Peppermint Nails

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A full wash of a festive shade of red.

In the Present

What can we saywe’re in love withbow nail art.

This look incorporates a red ribbon on all fingertips on top of a classicwhite French design.

Candy Cane Heart Nails

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Christmas Mix-and-Match

Themismatched nail trendis still going strong, and we couldn’t be happier.

Embrace the “why choose?”

The white Fair Isle-style snowflake design is darling against the bright red background.

Red Velvet Holly Nails

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It’s the perfect set for all your upcoming holiday parties or winter weddings.

Perfect Pairing

We can’t forget about the most iconic holiday color pairing of all time.

Red and green Christmas nails collide in this stunning mismatched set, which features 3D peppermint and bow details.

Snowflake French Tips

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Gold Bows

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Pearlescent Presents

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close up of hand with fresh manicure, sparkly apple red nails

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Velvet gold nails with maroon bow, swirl, and cable knit texture details.

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Christmas Bows

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Red Christmas mismatched nails with Santa hat, snowflake, and candy cane stripe details.

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Red short nails with Fair Isle-style snowflake design in white.

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Red shimemr French manicure with gold star accents.

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Red French manicure with pearl gemstones.

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Manicure with red glitter gradient tips

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Red glitter French tips with a Santa hat puff ball detail.

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Red chrome nails with Christmas ornament details.

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Red and green mismatch nails with 3D candy cane and bow details.

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Pink based manicure with red string light and plaid nail art.

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