Christmas Press-On Nails: 8 Party-Ready Sets (UK)
Christmas party on Friday, work drinks on Thursday, New Year's Eve booked — and no salon slot in sight. This is exactly what press-on nails are for. Every XSIVA ID set comes with adhesive tabs, nail glue and a nail file in the box, so you can go from bare nails to a salon look at home in minutes. Here are our eight party-ready Christmas press-on nails, chosen to go with the season's sequins, satin and, of course, faux fur.
One thing to know first: there is only one set per design. When a set sells, it is gone — so if one of these is your party look, do not wait.
The reds
1. Cherry Rhinestone French
Cherry-red French tips finished with rhinestones — playful, festive and the IT GIRL classic. Pair it with the Pearl curly faux fur jacket for a red-and-champagne party look. Shop Cherry Rhinestone French.
2. Scarlet Velvet Flocked
Short squoval nails coated in a rich scarlet velvet flock — plush to the touch and dramatic on the hand. If you want a red that feels as wintry as it looks, this is it. Short length, so it is easy to wear for days of wrapping presents. Shop Scarlet Velvet Flocked.
3. Glossy Coffin (wine red)
Long coffin nails in a deep, glossy wine red with a high-shine, salon-style finish. Classic, grown-up and perfect for a Christmas dinner in black velvet. Shop Glossy Coffin.
The dark side of the season
4. Plum Cat-Eye Coffin
Long coffin press-ons in deep plum with a magnetic cat-eye shimmer that ripples between rose-gold and silver. Moody and luxurious, and built to catch every light on the dance floor. Shop Plum Cat-Eye Coffin.
5. Molten Chrome Stiletto
Long stiletto nails in glittering black, sculpted with molten chrome drips, inky red windows and gothic linework. Sharp, sculptural and unapologetically dark — for the girl who skips the Christmas jumper entirely. Wear it with the Snow shaggy faux fur jacket for a CHROME MUSE contrast. Shop Molten Chrome Stiletto.
6. Smoke Fade Stiletto
A smoked ombré fading from warm stone to jet-black points. Clean, sharp and quietly menacing — the minimalist's dark manicure, and a great match for a little black dress. Shop Smoke Fade Stiletto.
Champagne and sparkle
7. Gilded Bow Sheer
Short press-ons in sheer milk and soft beige, hand-finished with fine gold bows, stars and hearts, a scatter of crystals and delicate gilded edges. Quiet luxury with a coquette wink — the one to wear to the office party and the family lunch. Shop Gilded Bow Sheer.
8. Rose Fade Almond
Long almond nails in a sheer rose jelly that melts into shimmering clear tips, lit with the finest micro-sparkle. Elegant and elongating — our New Year's Eve pick with a glass of fizz. Shop Rose Fade Almond.
How to make them last through party season
- Prep properly. Wash and dry your hands, push back cuticles and lightly buff the nail surface so there is no shine or oil.
- Size before you stick. Match a nail to each finger first. Between sizes? Go slightly larger and file the sides.
- Tabs or glue? Adhesive tabs are perfect for one big night and are easy to remove. Nail glue is there when you want them to stay on for longer. Both come in the box.
- Give them an hour. Avoid water for the first hour so the adhesive can settle.
- Remove gently. Soak fingertips in warm soapy water and ease the nails off — never force them.
Full step-by-step instructions are in our guide: Press-On Nails UK: How to Apply Them for a Salon Look at Home.
Match your nails to your coat
Every XSIVA ID outfit is designed with matching nails. Reds and wine with champagne Pearl, chrome and black with ivory Snow, sparkle and soft pinks with powder-blue Glacier. See all three in our faux fur coats collection.
Need them for Saturday?
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