Creamy 'Eggnog Nails' Are The Perfect Neutral Look For The Holidays

There's nothing quite like a glass of creamy, spiced eggnog during the holidays, and whether or not you're a fan of the festive drink, the hue makes for a beautiful, neutral manicure during the most wonderful time of the year. From speckled and sparkling off-white polishes to thick, matte hues of French vanilla, eggnog nails are perfect for those who don't necessarily want to go all out with holiday nail art –- however, you can undoubtedly incorporate an eggnog accent nail into more maximalist holiday manicures too.

"The eggnog nail trend references the rich, creamy off-white and buttery vanilla color of a popular treat drink during the festive season," celebrity nail artist Jenny Hart told Byrdie. The trend could easily work year-round, thanks to its versatility. But we think there's something extra special about the creamy manicure during the holidays. Are you looking for inspiration to bring to your next nail appointment? We've got you covered.

One of the fun elements of the eggnog nail trend is the different iterations of the look. If you aren't on board with the full coverage and creamy hue, then a more translucent polish with spiced speckles and a touch of glitter is just the route for you. This simple but elevated neutral manicure will carry you through the New Year with elegance as one of the many holiday nail designs that are anything but cheesy.

If you want a near-exact replica of the holiday drink, you may want to reach for ILNP's Spiced Eggnog Creme nail polish. The formula looks just like the real thing, in the perfect shade of creamy off-white. This polish works seamlessly on any nail shape and doesn't need embellishments to wow.

If you love the eggnog nail trend but can't let go of the glitter nails you always don this time of year, try a mashup of the two. Matte eggnog polish accompanied by an icy glitter accent nail makes for a lovely combination. This holiday manicure idea is perfect for longer nails.

Another avenue to meet your eggnog manicure dreams is combining the creamy polish with a soft, blush rose champagne hue. The two complement one another beautifully and exude holiday cheer and the buzz of a warm gathering. One of the most significant advantages of the eggnog nail trend is that it can be easily achieved at home.

Incorporating some holiday nail art into your eggnog manicure and some glistening greens will have you ready for the season in no time. All it takes is a single eggnog accent nail to hop aboard the trend, but feel free to let the creativity flow with this one.