Top Christmas & Winter Nail Trends for 2025

Plus festive designs you can do at home with Virgo & Gem

If you’re looking for elegant Christmas nails ideas or wearable December nail ideas, the biggest winter nail trends 2025 focus on rich colors, festive sparkle, and easy designs you can recreate at home using dip powder.

Here are the top holiday nail trends for 2025, featuring Virgo & Gem dip powder shades that work beautifully for the season.

Festive Glitter Nails That Feel Luxe, Not Overdone

Festive glitter nails remain a must for winter nail trends 2025, especially holographic and fine glitters that reflect light beautifully without looking chunky.

Try these Virgo & Gem shades:

DP45 Runway – a silver holographic glitter that catches light from every angle

DP227 Hollywood Dreaming – a fine multicolor glitter with an icy blue base

DP198 Where’s My Martini – a chunky multicolor glitter with winter warmth

How to get the look at home:

• Apply base coat and dip evenly into your glitter powder
• Use one glitter shade as a full set or accent nails
• Finish with a glossy top coat for a smooth, glass-like shine

These shades are perfect for holiday parties, New Year events, and festive winter outfits.

Bold Red Holiday Nails That Never Go Out of Style

Classic red is still at the heart of Christmas nails ideas, but winter nail trends 2025 favor clean, bold reds that look polished and confident.

Try these Virgo & Gem shades:

DP139 Love Is LOVE – a bright, festive true red

DP303 Roses Are Red – a deeper red with a timeless holiday feel

How to get the look at home:

• Apply as a full set for a classic Christmas manicure
• Keep nails short or medium for a clean winter look
• Seal with extra glossy top coat for a salon-quality finish

These reds are perfect December nail ideas that work for Christmas Day, winter dinners, and everything in between.

Why These Winter Nail Trends Work at Home

The best winter nail trends 2025 are designs that look professional but stay practical. These looks are:

• Easy to recreate with dip powder
• Long-lasting through busy holiday schedules
• Versatile from Christmas through the rest of winter

Using high-quality dip powders makes it easy to achieve salon-style nails without leaving home.

Want a Surprise Winter Nail Treat?

If you love festive nails but can’t choose just one shade, the Virgo & Gem Winter Grab Bag is the perfect winter pick-me-up. Each grab bag includes 5 random dip powder colors, hand-selected from our collection with a mix of solids and glitters in winter-friendly shades.

It’s a fun way to refresh your nail stash, try new colors you might not normally pick, and create endless Christmas nails ideas and December nail ideas at home.

Limited quantities available while winter collections last.

Shop these festive shades and more at Virgo & Gem, and create your own Christmas and winter nail looks at home.