19 Green Christmas Nail Ideas to Start the Holiday Season in Style

And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. This year went by in the blink of an eye, and somehow, Green Christmas Nail Ideas is right around the corner. Whether you plan on spoiling your loved ones with gifts, treating yourself to nightly hot cocoa, or hanging up decorations around the house, imagine how much more fun you’ll have if you’re rocking a Christmas mani during your festivities.

And, of course, when you hear “Christmas mani,” two colors immediately come to mind—red and green. If you’re considering the latter, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for 19 of our favorite green Christmas nail ideas to wear this holiday season.

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Minimalist Bow

A checkerboard accent nail is a cute and unexpected design in an otherwise very Green Christmas Nail Ideas-y manicure. To get your green this rich, paint on three coats of polish for a super-saturated look.

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Feeling Glitzy

While nail artist Aistė Haas used a magnetic polish to create this multidimensional velvet Green Christmas Nail Ideas tree set, you could get a similar look with a super-shimmery green polish. (Or you can take this picture to your nail tech as inspiration—up to you!)

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Holiday Glam

Is it just us, or is this mani the exact same shade as a Green Christmas Nail Ideas tree? The fun wreath on a single finger adds to the festive feeling.

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Simply Festive

From the solid swatches of gold and Green Christmas Nail Ideas to the swirly candy-cane nail, this holiday manicure is begging to be recreated.

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Tinsel Tree

Velvet nails really feel like tinsel for your fingertips, don’t they? After adding a coat of black polish, go in with a velvet green hue, using the magnet to seal the deal.

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Green Sleigh

While we typically find ourselves drawn to darker green hues during the holidays, something about this lighter Green Christmas Nail Ideas set really speaks to us. Unfortunately, the exact shade from Essie has been discontinued, but any light sage green polish with sparkles—or a light sage polish topped with a coat of opalescent chrome—will get the job done!

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Emerald Hues

These emerald, stained glass-inspired nails are too cute to pass up. For this set, nail artist Haas started with a Green Christmas Nail Ideas jelly polish and topped it with gold flakes. She then encased them with a deeper green polish and locked everything in with a top coat.

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Merry Mani

We are beyond obsessed with jelly nails for the holidays, and if you’re into this merry mani like we are, pop some Green Christmas Nail Ideas jelly polish onto your nails. Then, grab your fave sparkly red hue to paint on French tips.

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Candy Cane Pop

This relatively minimalist set has us captivated, particularly the adorable candy cane design. For a similar look, use a fine-lining nail art brush to create the bow, then top it with a candy cane nail decal.

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Sparkly Green Christmas Nail Ideas

We can’t get over the subtle blue shift in this almost teal-green polish. It’s a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to look too Christmas-y or is looking for a manicure that transitions from Christmas to New Year’s Eve.

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Green Ombré

French tips and ombré? We’re in love. You can use a sponge, a neutral pink polish, and a green polish to create the ombré. Then, use the same shade of green and a fine-lining brush (or half-moon guides) for your French tips. Top it off with some sparkles, and you’re done!

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Going for Chrome

Green and chrome really go hand in hand, don’t they? Add a few silver chrome designs—like lines and bows—to amp up the Christmas feeling.

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Snowflake Details

Christmas is the perfect time to whip out some sparkly nails, and this set with snowflake details might be the cutest we’ve ever seen. Add in green and white peppermints, and you’ve got a look that is peak holiday. Show this pic to your nail tech the next time you’re at the salon.

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Christmas Vibes

While this shade of green would look incredible on its own, we adore how it pops when paired with gold. It’s a classic holiday color palette for a reason.

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Holly Jolly Mani

Snowflakes and holly make for Christmas perfection. This mani might be difficult to recreate at home (at least without nail decals), but if you have a talented nail tech, we say go for it.

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Nutcracker Suite

How about applying a green background to your favorite holiday motifs? This nutcracker-inspired set is an excellent example.

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Sweeping French

These green French tips are made even more interesting with a little bit of a swoop. And the pearly pink base?! Wicked fun.

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Elegant Evergreen

Simple but gorgeous, this elegant evergreen manicure makes use of Holo Taco’s Feral Forest polish.

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Square Tips

A fun present to give yourself this season: the gift of a new favorite nail shape. These green square French tips really sell the style, don’t they?