10 Best Nail Art Ideas for Holiday Parties 2025–2026: Stylish Options for Every Taste

The party season is just around the corner — so many wonderful things lie ahead! Beautiful dresses, velvet bows, seas of sequins and sparkle… and, of course, the perfect manicure that will become the centerpiece of your festive look. Shimmering polishes, luxurious rhinestones, and decorative elements instantly create a festive atmosphere and lift your spirits.

The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in a little extra shine and expressiveness, and manicures are no exception. What ideas inspire us this season? Deep shades — chocolate, burgundy, plum — velvety textures, and plenty of sparkle. Below, you’ll find 10 festive manicure ideas that you’ll want to save, try, and repeat again and again.

01 Sparkling French Manicure

This double shimmering French manicure is an absolute delight. The play of negative space combined with silver polish makes the design both sophisticated and slightly playful. 

02 Chocolate Suede

You can opt for a softer, cozier version — a “chocolate suede” manicure. Ask your nail artist to use a velvet polish in a rich brown shade. 

03 Crystal Shine

Any manicure can be made more striking by adding crystals and decorative stones.

04 Night Sky

A dark blue base elegantly highlights the sparkle of golden glitter — this manicure looks truly luxurious. 

05 Pink Velvet

06 Chrome Manicure

07 Delicate Sparkle

A glittery top coat instantly gives the manicure a festive vibe, especially stunning on dark shades — from deep black to rich navy blue. 

08 Festive Flirt

09 Silver French

A French manicure with sequins is the perfect choice for lovers of maximalism. 

10 Sparkling Dots

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