Christmas is the perfect excuse to unleash your inner artist and adorn your nails with all the glitzy, glittery and, you have to admit, fabulously fun nail art designs of the season. After all, it's only once a year that we can all treat our nails (and ourselves) to a little touch of festive awesomeness.

To make sure you’re absolutely on trend, choose one of the latest summer nail shades and use that as your base. You can opt for the brights or pretty pastels, or use one of the stylish metallic hues; otherwise, choose a neutral shade or French mani design if you prefer a more minimalistic look.

Scroll down for all of our favourite party-time nail inspo for the Christmas season. Super chic, mixed in with a little fun, and surprisingly pretty...