The Best New Christmas Nail Colors of 2018

By Southern Living Editors

It’s time to deck the halls and your nails for the merriest season of all. Here, we’ve rounded up festive Christmas nail colors that go far beyond your classic red holiday nails (though we have options for those too!). From a shimmery slate to garland green, this gang of holiday nail colors is here to ring in good tidings and plenty of cheer. Take a look through our most festive Christmas nail polish picks to find the holiday nails you’ve been waiting for all year long.

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OPI Envy the Adventure

Amazon

They’ll be no doubt of your merry level when they spot your Christmas nails decked in garland-inspired green.

Buy: $10.50, amazon.com

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Base Coat Henna Luna

Base Coat Nail Salon

Swap your red Christmas nails for a royal hue that’s sure to flatter. This deep purple is destined to reign the holiday season.

Buy: $20, basecoatnailsalon.com

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Essie Stay Up Slate

Ulta

This shimmery number from fan-favorite Essie reminds us of silver jingle bells. Now, isn’t that festive?

Buy: $9, ulta.com

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Smith & Cult The Message

Amazon

A little bit of shimmer goes a long way with this 8-free crimson polish. It’ll take you all the way from Christmas Eve through New Year’s.

Buy: $18, amazon.com

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Cote No. 13

Cote

Keep things light and bright with a shimmery rose gold that doesn’t skew too dark. It’s just the paint to pair with those holiday dresses you can’t wait to pull out of the closet.

Buy: $18, coteshopco.co

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Zoya Maxine

Amazon

Looking for a classic? Let us point you in the right direction with a cheery cherry polish.

Buy: $10, amazon.com

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China Glaze Resting Grinch Face

Ulta

Fun and festive go hand-in-hand with this red and green glittery polish inspired by one of our favorite Christmas tales.

Buy: $7.50, ulta.com

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Flora 1761 in Crimson Peony

Flora 1761

This sultry hue gives new meaning to the red Christmas nails you’re used to.

Buy: $16, flora1761.com

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CND Vinylux Married To Mauve

Target

For a soft and slightly unexpected take on the holiday manicure, consider this smoky mauve.

Buy: $10.59, target.com

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Butter London Wicked

Butter London

This super shiny lacquer isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s just the showstopping detail you need to take your holiday cocktail attire to new heights.

Buy: $18, butterlondon.com

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