Christmas Nail Art: Santa Claus, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer And More Holiday Manicures (PHOTOS) | HuffPost Life

Santa, Rudolph and Snowflakes, Oh My!

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Executive Fashion And Beauty Editor, The Huffington Post

Now that our apartments and homes are styled in the finest holiday wares, it's only fitting that we bring a bit of that Yuletide spirit to our manicures. From Santa's red-nosed reindeer, to decked-out Christmas trees, you'd be surprised what you can fit onto your fingernails.

Click through the slideshow below for 41 Christmas-nail-art designs that will inspire you to get creative with nail polish and glitter, then vote on which manicure you like best.

Meanwhile, check out this DIY embellished headband to dress up your holiday hairdo.

Christmas Nail Art

Red and White Lace Christmas Nail Art(01 of41)

Snowman Christmas Manicure(02 of41)

Gold Misteltoe Christmas Manicure(03 of41)

Christmas Wrapping Paper Nail Art(04 of41)

Blue Snowflake Manicure(05 of41)

Red and White Stamped Christmas Nail Art(06 of41)

Green and Red Glitter Christmas Nail Art(07 of41)

Mixed Christmas Nail Art(08 of41)

Red and Geometric Christmas Tree Nails(09 of41)

Christmas Sweater Nail Art(10 of41)

Sequin Christmas Nail Art(11 of41)

Christmas Nail Design(12 of41)

Christmas Tree Lights Nail Art(13 of41)

Snowman and Christmas Tree Nail Art(14 of41)

Navy and Silver Snowflake Nail Art(15 of41)

Christmas Pudding Nails(16 of41)

Christmas Ornament Nails(17 of41)

Nude and Glitter Christmas Nails(18 of41)

Christmas Sweater Nails(19 of41)

Snowflake Studded Nail Art(20 of41)

Red and Metallic Christmas Nails(21 of41)

Christmas Character Nail Art(22 of41)

Christmas Nails(23 of41)

Mixed Christmas Nail Art (24 of41)

Crackled, Striped and Stamped Christmas Nail Art(25 of41)

White and Gold Snowflake Nail Art(26 of41)

Christmas Tips Manicure(27 of41)

Sparkle Christmas Nails(28 of41)

Christmas Trees Nail Art(29 of41)

Christmas Nail Art Designs(30 of41)

Winter Wonderland Nail Art(31 of41)

Christmas Tree Cupcake Nail Art(32 of41)

Christmas Tree Decorations Manicure(33 of41)

Christmas French Tips(34 of41)

Christmas Present Nails(35 of41)

Matte Christmas Manicure(36 of41)

2D Christmas Nail Art(37 of41)

Red and White Snowflake Nail Art(38 of41)

Marble Christmas Manicure(39 of41)

Santa's Belt Nail Art(40 of41)

Candy Cane Nail Art(41 of41)

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