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Festive Mommy & Me Holiday Nail Ideas To Try

Merry and bright manicures that match your mini.

by Ashley Jones
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Whether you head to the salon or DIY at home, a set of mommy-and-me holiday nails is such a precious way to celebrate the season together. From candy canes to snowflakes, let these fun nail design ideas inspire you.

Does it get more classic than sparkly red and green polish for mommy-and-me holiday nails? Only if your Instagram photo of those Christmas manicures is posed by an open fire.@snowtigg
There’s snow better way to celebrate the holiday season than with mommy-and-me nails in contrasting shades of icy blue and navy adorned with hand-drawn snowflakes.@eryls.polished.handcrafted
This mommy-and-me holiday manicure would be perfect for you and your teen to sport this season. It’s just sparkly and cute enough that she (probably) won’t roll her eyes when you suggest it.@glam.nextdoor
Instead of a matchy-matchy manicure, this set of mommy-and-me holiday nails is coordinated in a way that’s simple, but still super festive. Choose different patterns, colors, and even nail shapes, but keep the Christmas vibe similar.@the.nail.studio55
Glossy red with a snowflake accent nail for you and a coordinating red-and-white mini mani with snowflakes for your little is a cheery and bright holiday nail design combo.@tammytcspa
Deep red for you and white for your little one is another mommy-and-me holiday nail idea that’s super classic and coordinated without being too matchy. Holly and buffalo plaid accent nails make this set extra festive.@eryls.polished.handcrafted
Mommy-and-me holiday nails like these can celebrate your little one’s love for Olaf with a blue marble pattern and snowy accents. Keep your set more classic with a red and white palette that’s just Christmasy enough. @nailsbyjackieayres
A simple way to create cute mommy-and-me holiday nails at home is to use candy cane nail stickers like these from Etsy on top of Grinch green polish. One sheet comes with plenty of decals to add to both yours and your child’s nails.Etsy/Tattooary
Head into the New Year with matching mommy-and-me holiday nails that have a winter-white base coat with geometric details in sparkly gold.@moonandteapot