20 Glitter and Metallic Nail Art Ideas to Try This Holiday Season

by Souzan Michael December 14, 2016

Nail art isn’t for everyone, and holiday-themed nail art definitely isn’t for everyone. Present company included! Keep all that red and green glitter polish far, far away from us. But holiday nail art doesn’t have to be cheesy. We’ve scoured Instagram to find 20 designs that feature glitter and/or metallics, but are totally cool and wearable.

From Madeline Poole to Deborah Lippmann, some of our fave nail artists have come up with festive (but chic!) designs that you’re sure to love.

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A photo posted by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Nov 1, 2016 at 6:50am PDT

matte vs. chrome

A photo posted by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Jul 18, 2016 at 10:05am PDT

@yayoxo2 #VPYayo #gelnail #nailart #VanityProjectsNYC #VPOfficialIG

A photo posted by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:52pm PST

@yayoxo2 #VPYayo #gelnail #nailart #VPOfficialIG #VanityProjectsNYC

A photo posted by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on Nov 26, 2016 at 1:58pm PST

#manimonday abstract gold paint inspired by @patmcgrathreal #METALMORPHOSIS005 using #JINsoon #Baroque #Nocturne #nailpolish from @JINsoon #Pearl #Collection #holiday #nailart #nails #manicure #JINstagram

A photo posted by Jin Soon Choi (@jinsoonchoi) on Nov 7, 2016 at 8:12am PST

[#유니스텔라트랜드?] #오늘네일뭐하지? #글리터네일 #반지네일 #웨딩네일 #가끔 #튀고싶을땐 #라인 #포인트 #glitternails #ringnails #weddingnails #unistella #daily_unistella #daily_unisnails #NOTD?? 유니스텔라 내의 모든 이미지를 사용하실때 사전 동의, 출처 꼭 밝혀주세요️

A photo posted by TREND NAIL UNISTELLA 유니스텔라_네일 (@unistella_by_ek_lab) on Dec 13, 2016 at 3:33am PST

[#유니스텔라트랜드?️] #오늘네일뭐하지? #매거진네일 #프렌치네일 #라인네일 #응용네일 다들 아끼는 컬러 있자나요 ~ #똑같진않아도 #젛아하는컬러?끼리 조합해보세요 ! #magazinenails #frenchnails #linenails #unistella #daily_unistella #daily_unisnails #NOTD?? 유니스텔라 내의 모든 이미지를 사용하실때 사전 동의, 출처 꼭 밝혀주세요

A photo posted by TREND NAIL UNISTELLA 유니스텔라_네일 (@unistella_by_ek_lab) on Nov 30, 2016 at 11:33pm PST

With a kaleidoscope of fine glitters, try Curve Appeal in a variety of colors like silver, black, icy blue, or even emerald green. #paintboxmani

A photo posted by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:46pm PST

Only 11 hours left to score Paintbox gift cards at 20% off. Also, meet Get Loose, a sneak peak of our holiday Moment Makers collection, launching Thursday. ???#paintboxmani

A photo posted by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Nov 29, 2016 at 10:13am PST

A moon mani in red and gold looks hella luxe. ?#paintboxmani

A photo posted by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Nov 20, 2016 at 3:02pm PST

Some rose gold nail tape on @dior 'Hypnotic' for my no. 1 @amiraheg

A photo posted by Natalie Pavloski (@nataliepavloskinails) on Mar 30, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT

Glistening snow nails for my lovely sister-in-law using @gellyfit and @vetro_usa. ️☃️#winternails #gelnails #holidaynails #gellyfit #nailart #nailsmagazine #modernsalon #vietsalon #christmasnails #snowflakenails #vetrogel

A photo posted by Sigourney B. Nuñez (@nailartbysig) on Nov 26, 2016 at 8:45am PST

Glitter swoops for @allure_russia

A photo posted by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Dec 3, 2016 at 7:58am PST

Marbleized Metallic

A photo posted by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Nov 2, 2016 at 7:20pm PDT

A photo posted by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:24am PDT

Holiday party coming up? Here's some inspiration for you… ???#mattepowderpink #mattenails #diamondnails #holidaynails using @staticnailsofficial. Custom #fishnet #choker by @nicki_makeup ? #daveandjenna ?? model: @tc_nails_la @nailinghollywood

A photo posted by Jenna Hipp (@jennahipp) on Dec 2, 2016 at 6:20pm PST

I got glitter! I got a litttttle nailart shamed at the salon yesterday… it's the holidays, I have not done any art in a while, blah blah, we are not mad, we are just a little disappointed BLAH. SO I DID IT! And to be honest, I'm so into the lavender that I might do it on many diff colors forever. Base color in both profiles as per usual… #oliveyourmani xxSGT @gibsontuttle

A photo posted by Olive & June (@oliveandjune) on Dec 9, 2016 at 12:14pm PST

Add a little metallic and sparkle into your routine this season with our Family Jewels set

A photo posted by deborah lippmann (@deborahlippmann) on Dec 11, 2016 at 3:46pm PST

#ManiMonday(s) are better with a Medieval Metal twist. #GetTheLook with Family Jewels available now at @theofficialjoycebeauty (@joycehk + @lanecrawford).

A photo posted by deborah lippmann (@deborahlippmann) on Nov 21, 2016 at 12:57pm PST

Coppery angles paired with white (after Labour Day ????) Perfect fall shades ?? ?? by @nailsfromnars!

A photo posted by Tips Nail Bar® + Beauty (@tipsnailbar) on Oct 5, 2016 at 5:45pm PDT

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