With Thanksgiving in the rearview, it’s officially time to dive into the holiday season—and for anyone beauty-obsessed, that means rounding up festive holiday nail ideas. After months of vampy shades and dark polishes, the switch to something joyful feels especially fun. Shimmery finishes, candy colors, deep greens and cool effects like cat-eye nails are instant mood-lifters this time of year.
And since we know so many of you are rocking short nails right now, this story’s devoted to you. According to celebrity manicurist Bana Jarjour, you don’t need to go over the top to make a big impact; dimensional touches and tiny, minimalist designs look incredible on short nails. And lucky for you, there’s no shortage of inspiration—starting with the looks below.
