The 7 festive nail designs we want to try this holiday season

No matter what you celebrate come the holiday season, it's the time of year that we tend to push the proverbial boat out with beauty. Berry-toned lips, golden eyeshadow and hair tinsel: all things we would probably not consider the rest of the year are a no-brainer in December.

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The same rules apply to nails. Now is the time to opt for the poinsettia red glitter, or silver chrome bows. Adorn your talons with tinsel or plump for a festive French tip. If you need any inspiration, *Vogue Scandinavia *has rounded up the seven holiday nail designs we cannot wait to try.

Bow-mania was everywhere last year, and it's back again in 2024. Get a subtly, yet effective festive nail with this little detail. Go full out with a glitter French tip, chrome bow and rhinestone detailing, in the same fashion as @evahallnails. Give yourself the gift of these nails this holiday season.

Christmas is synonymous with glitter and a vast array of red hues. Opt for a poinsettia red, and turn it truly festive with an all-over glitter. This an unmistakably merry mani.

While some say stars belong atop the Christmas tree, we firmly disagree: they belong on your nails. A festive nail, without going all out, these chrome stars offer a subtle holiday aura. To go all out, add some rhinestones to the centre of the larger stars to catch some eyes.

Give yourself a sweet treat with this candy cane design. Take inspiration from the classic red and white colouring for an alternating French tip and select one nail to add some little canes to. A flirty, fun and festive, this whimsical design is great for those who wish to push the boat out a little with their festive manicure.

Give your nails the Midas touch with a gold glitter ombre. In a look unmistakably reminiscent of the tinsel that trims your tree, these nails will put you in the right stead for Christmas. They are even jolly enough to see you through to New Year's Eve.

'Have a holly jolly Christmas,' 'The Holly and the Ivy,' 'Deck the halls with boughs of holly'... It seems to be pretty obvious that holly and the holiday season go hand in hand. Add your nails into the mix and trim them with holly, for a truly festive manicure - perhaps add a spring of mistletoe to have a cheeky kiss under.

You cannot live in Scandinavia and not associate Christmas with snow. It's a given. Paint some flakes on your fingers and match the weather, adding an icy blue ombre underneath for a really 'cool' look.