12 Christmas French Tip Nails for Every Length
Christmas French tip nail ideas: red, gold, velvet, glitter and micro French tips on short and long nails, with exactly what to ask for.
The palette
A French tip is the easiest way to make a festive nail look polished. You keep the clean, natural base, and all the colour lives on that one curved line.
These twelve work on short natural nails and long extensions alike. If you are nervous about a full red set, start here.
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1. Classic Red Tips
Bright red tips on a sheer pink base are Christmas in one glance. Ask for a deep smile line on almond.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Sheer pink with red tips
- Salon level
- Moderate
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2. Gold Chrome Tips
Thin gold chrome tips look like fine jewellery and suit every outfit you'll wear this month.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Chrome tips
- Shade
- Nude with gold
- Salon level
- Moderate
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3. Emerald Velvet Tips
Velvet tips in emerald look rich and unexpected. The shimmer only shows when you move.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Velvet tips
- Shade
- Sheer with emerald
- Salon level
- Advanced
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Read next15 French Tip Nail Ideas, From Classic to Colour
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4. Double French
Two thin parallel lines, red and gold, give a classic French a festive twist.
- Shape
- Square
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Red and gold double line
- Salon level
- Advanced
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5. Glitter Tips
Fine silver glitter on the tips looks like fresh snow. Easy to do at home with a glitter polish.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter tips
- Shade
- Sheer with silver glitter
- Salon level
- Easy
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6. Burgundy Micro French
So thin it is almost a suggestion. A perfect office-friendly holiday nail.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Sheer with burgundy
- Salon level
- Moderate
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7. Candy Cane Tips
Red and white diagonal stripes on just the tips. Playful, but the sheer base keeps it chic.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss with nail art
- Shade
- Red and white stripes
- Salon level
- Advanced
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8. White Tips with Gold Line
A classic white French outlined with a thin gold line. Bridal-level elegance for the holidays.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- White with gold outline
- Salon level
- Advanced
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9. Mismatched Jewel Tips
Each tip a different jewel tone: emerald, ruby, sapphire, gold. Fun and festive.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Jewel tones
- Salon level
- Moderate
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10. Black Velvet Tips
Black velvet on the tips is the dark-romantic take on a holiday French.
- Shape
- Coffin
- Length
- Long
- Finish
- Velvet tips
- Shade
- Sheer with black
- Salon level
- Advanced
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11. Silver Chrome V-Tips
A V-shaped chrome tip on a coffin is sharp and modern. Great for New Year's too.
- Shape
- Coffin
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Chrome tips
- Shade
- Nude with silver
- Salon level
- Advanced
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12. Pearl French
A pearly white tip on a milky base looks like a string of pearls. Soft and very elegant.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Pearl gloss
- Shade
- Milky with pearl
- Salon level
- Easy
If you are doing these at home, a silicone stamper or a fine striping brush makes the smile line much easier than freehanding.
More French? See every way to wear it in our French tip nail guide.
Your questions, answered
Can you do French tips on short nails?
Yes. Ask for a thinner tip, often called a micro French, so the nail still looks long.
What is a micro French?
A very thin French tip line, often just a millimetre or two. It looks modern and works on every length.
Are French tips still in style?
Very much. Colour, chrome and micro French tips are some of the most-saved nail looks this season.
Part of our guide: The Holiday Nail Guide
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