Christmas is the perfect excuse to indulge in a little more sparkle, playfulness, and festive spirit. And today, manicurists encourage bolder experimentation with textures, colors, and decorative accents, creating looks that highlight individuality. We at joy-pup have compiled five key Christmas manicure trends for 2025-2026 that are taking beauty salons around the world by storm.
Chrome and metallics with a “warm glow”
Metallic finishes remain at the top of the popularity scale, but this year, stylists are favoring warm gold, caramel bronze, and soft copper sheen. This manicure looks expensive, elegant, and pairs perfectly with holiday attire.
Candle Glass
One of the most romantic trends of the season, “Candle Glass” is a translucent milky or peach shade with a soft, pearly glow reminiscent of warm candlelight. This manicure looks delicate and sophisticated, perfect for those who love minimalism but want a touch of festive charm. It looks great on both short and medium-length nails.
Minimalist Snowy Details
While winter design was previously associated with an abundance of glitter and snowflakes, in 2025-2026, the emphasis shifts to laconic winter minimalism. This manicure features thin white lines imitating frost, dotted accents resembling sparkling snow, and micro-patterns. This manicure looks stylish and understated.
Red in a New Interpretation
Red manicure is a classic, a must-have for any Christmas. But in 2025-2026, it’s taking on new forms: cat’s eye, deep wine, velvety matte red, and combinations of red with other shades.
Three-dimensional decor
Winter nail art is reaching a new level thanks to the trend for 3D elements: transparent “ice droplets,” three-dimensional crystals, and polymer patterns reminiscent of frosty ornaments on glass. This trend is ideal for those who love bold solutions and want their manicure to be the main accessory of their look.
To be continued…
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