Wrap up your Christmas set with pink and red bows.Credit: @ staceymachin

• Pink polish gives traditional Christmas motifs a playful and girly spin.
• Find 15 ideas below, from glittering gumdrop French tips to candy-striped manis.

I don’t have a Christmas tree, but if I did, it would undoubtedly be a pink one. Everything is sweeter in pink, from trees to strings of tinsel and even your Christmas mani. Pink polish offers a playful refresh to your standard red-and-green, and can be as subtle or as bold as you’d like it to be, depending on whether you opt for an electric candy pink or a soft bubblegum hue.

With stripes in contrasting shades, pink nails take on a candy-like effect, while pops of pastel pink will give your nails a Christmas-in-Miami flair no matter where you’re celebrating. Glittery pink wreaths, tree motifs, and gingerbread people make adorable accents, while pink bows add a festive touch to even the most neutral holiday nail looks. You could also opt for an easy-to-DIY Christmas mani, with a glittering pink base and white ribbon or snowflake decals.

Below, find 15 of the girliest, most indulgent pink Christmas nail ideas for ringing in the season.

Sweet and Simple

cassprostudios

A sparkling bubblegum base makes the perfect neutral backdrop to intricate hand-painted nail art. Even though this set is pure Christmas, the designs are so classic that you won’t mind wearing them through the new year.

Pink Sweater Nails

jessnailsit

If you’ve been dreaming of a pink Christmas, you’ll love these cozy sweater nails. A powdery matte finish helps modernize traditional motifs like holly berries and a tree.

Pink Glitter

nailsby.londyn

These nails are full of festive fun, from the candy-inspired swirls to pink stars and hearty “Ho, ho, hos!” on each ring finger. A glittery finish makes them even merrier.

Merry and Bright

az.naildesigns

Go bold with this mismatched set, which features bursts of hot pink polish and cheerful pattern-mixing. Make it your own by choosing your favorite holiday motifs to include, from holly berries and candy canes to wreaths, trees, and reindeer.

Pink Velvet

polishedbyal

A pink Christmas manicure can be surprisingly sophisticated, especially when it’s done in a luxurious velvet finish and a richer shade of pink. Polka dots add a playful and festive spin.

Preppy Pink Stripes

haleysnailsa

Hot pink stripes and tiny trees enliven this manicure’s pale, milky base. It’s perfect if you love the idea of a preppy, Ralph Lauren Christmas set but want to stray from red and green.

Reindeer Print

eilyk_nails

This set will have you dashing through the snow to get to your nail appointment. A muted fawn print, sage green cat-eye accents, and pink plaid make for the sweetest Christmas mash-up.

Neon Wonderland

jessnailsit

These rubberized matte nails are sugary sweet, with flashes of neon pink and wondrous gingerbread accent nails. Sweater patterns up the coziness quotient even more.

Minimalist Snowflakes

@ pristinenails

Looking for a simple Christmas manicure? These oval nails feature a sheer pink base with the faintest trace of glitter, plus white snowflakes. DIY them with snowflake decals, or use a liner brush and gel polish.

Cozy-Girl Christmas

nailsbynatashapaige

This set packs every Christmas motif you can imagine, from sleigh bells and reindeer to holly-clad wreaths, into one pretty and festive mani. A sheer pink base keeps them from looking too busy.

Topped With a Bow

jaymarie_beauty

Take inspiration from the gifts sitting pretty under your tree with this bow-wrapped set. Glittering gold accents add a layer of festive glamour.

Miami Christmas

nailsby_bridgett

Whether you’re celebrating the holidays in sub-freezing temps or poolside (lucky you!), you can bring a bit of tropical flair to your nails with pastel pink and green polishes. Glitter polish makes them really pop.

Candy Stripes

oliviaannicenailartist

These candy-striped nails make excellent use of negative space. While most are painted a milky nude color, peeks of natural nail show through the stripes on the ring fingers and thumbs.

Baby Pink

klawsbysonia

Ribbon-wrapped nails have been making a splash all over our Pinterest feeds this winter. These feature a satiny, glowing pink cat-eye base.

Pink Tree

pristinenails

There’s something delightfully kitschy about a pink Christmas tree. Bright pink French tips, silver glitter, and a glittering tree accent mirror that aesthetic in your mani.