Christina Aguilera's Red Christmas Nails Are So Festive

a white woman with platinum blonde hair being photographed in front of a building wearing a yellow animal print dress and a black silk jacket — (Image credit: Getty Images)

I've said it before and I'll say it again: holiday nail designs don't have to be cheesy. The next few weeks is the perfect time to add some spice to an otherwise simple manicure and give it a festive holiday theme by way of shimmer nail polishes and Christmas designs. Christina Aguilera is already doing that pretty perfectly with her first festive manicure of the season.

a white woman with blonde hair posing on a talk show set with Christmas decorations. she is wearing a red and white minidress with red over-the-knee boots — Christina Aguilera stops by "The Jennifer Hudson Show."

Aguilera was a guest on a Dec. 9 episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, and she showed up to the broadcast in a holiday mood. The singer wore a red and white minidress with white lace details, and she paired the look with a pair of bright red, over-the-knee boots. Her nails added a little extra holiday cheer to the look, as she wore almond-shaped nails with a nude base and various festive designs painted with shimmery red nail polish. A few fingers included red French tips while some others had bows and candy cane designs. Per Instagram, the look was put together by manicurist Zola Ganzorigt.

a zoomed in photo of a person wearing red and white nails and a red and white outfit — A close-up photo of Christina Aguilera's red and white holiday manicure.

Holiday nails are actually pretty easy to DIY at home. You can keep it minimal with an all-over glitter nail polish like Khloé Kardashian recently did, or you can take things up a notch by blending holiday colors and themes. If Christina Aguilera's look has inspired you, read ahead to see how you can recreate it at home.

Kiss

One More Kiss

If you're in need of something quick and easy, pop on some press-on nails.

Glamnetic

Red Affair

Red French tips can really be worn during any time of year, but the metallic paint used here makes the look appear more holiday-themed.

Manucurist

Red Hibiscus

Opt for an iridescent all-over color for a look that's easier to achieve.

Dashing Diva

Magic Pick Nail Stickers

For a quick and easy embellishment, throw on a few nail stickers.

Manucurist

Dotting Tool Nail Art Liner Brush Duo

Make sure you have a dotting tool or nail art brush on hand if you're choosing to DIY a design that's more precise.

Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.