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Naomi Jamieson

For a mani that feels elegantly festive, these 12 black Christmas nails are the way to go

A collage of black Christmas nail looks: on the left is a close-up of hand with square, glossy black nails created by manicurist Julia Diogo/@paintedbyjools. In the middle is a close-up picture of a hand with black cat eye glitter nails by nail artist, Fliss Alton/@gelsbyfliss and finally, on the right, is a picture of a hand with black French tips and a star nail design, again by Fliss Alton - all featured in a cream template with a gold glitter overlay and two nail polish spills.

When one thinks of a Christmas manicure, it's reds, greens and golds that typically come to mind. But for those of us who aren't feeling festively inclined, either because the traditional colourways don't match your aesthetic or you just prefer a more minimalistic look, these black Christmas nails make a perfect alternative.

While we do, of course, love a shimmery, festive nail design and a metallic tinsel nail look, we can also relate to those who want to keep these sleek and subtle this year. After all, so many chic, minimalistic looks have emerged amongst the 2025 nail trends this winter. So, naturally, you might want to stick to those over the bright and sometimes a tad gaudy, festive colour palette and traditional designs. Thankfully, there are also plenty of simple Christmas nail designs sprouting up, too, balancing timeless shades and delicate details with the themes of the season.

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