The invites are landing, the work WhatsApp group is already arguing over a date for the Christmas do, and somewhere between the last deadline of the year and the first mince pie you'll want your hands looking as festive as your outfit. Press-on nails make that easy: no salon appointment to squeeze in, no drying time, just about ten minutes at the kitchen table.
If you like to have things sorted early, Black Friday, 27 November 2026, is a handy point in the calendar to sit down and plan the season: what you're wearing to the work do, on Stephen's Day and on New Year's Eve, and which nails go with it.
Nails for the work Christmas party
The work Christmas party sits somewhere between smart and festive, and your nails can follow the same line. If your office leans understated, Prosecco is a champagne-coloured nude with a warm, festive glow, subtle enough for an ordinary working day and special enough for the evening. If there's room for more colour, Cherry Crush is a deep, glossy cherry red: classic party red, only darker and a good bit more daring. Every set is handmade from soft gel, with 10 nails plus 5 spares in the size and shape you choose.
Christmas nails 2026: colours and finishes
Christmas nails tend to come back to the same handful of looks: deep red and burgundy, cat-eye shimmer, glitter, chrome, velvet, gold accents and a festive French tip. Here's where our own sets fit in.
Cherry Crush and Royal Orchid both cover deep red and burgundy. Royal Orchid is a full, rich red purple with the depth of bordeaux and the glow of orchid, and it looks a touch lovelier under indoor lighting than in daylight, which makes it a proper party colour.
For cat-eye shimmer with a warm hint of gold, Golden Mandarin is a rich mandarin red with a golden cat-eye glow that moves with the light every time you turn your hand. Desert Berry is the softer cat-eye option, a juicy berry pink with a pearly sheen: plenty of colour, but gentle with it.
If you're after glitter, Dew Splash is a lilac blue with fine glitter, like dew drops in the morning sun. The glitter is worked into the gel itself, so you can't feel it and the surface stays lovely and smooth.
For chrome, there's our Beginnerset Reflected, a nude with a mirror-like chrome shine. We don't do a velvet finish, and if a French tip is more your style, Classic French keeps it soft and simple: a soft pink with a subtle French tip.
New Year's Eve and Nollaig na mBan
You don't need a fresh set for every night out over Christmas. With the adhesive tabs, a set stays on for 1 to 2 weeks, about 10 days on average. The nails are reusable and there are 150 tabs in the box, so you can take them off after the work do and put them back on for Stephen's night or New Year's Eve.
Then there's Nollaig na mBan, Women's Christmas, on Wednesday 6 January 2027: the day women traditionally get together for a meal or a night out once the busiest weeks of hosting are behind them. It's exactly the sort of occasion where you want your hands looking well without any fuss.
Buying press-on nails as a gift
Buying for someone else and not sure of her size? The Beginnerset Reflected takes the guesswork out of it, with 30 nails in S, M and L in one box, so whichever size fits her, it's in there. If she has very small nails, bear in mind XS isn't included in this set. Our Find your shape and size guide is handy too. And if a set doesn't fit once it's unwrapped, you can exchange the unused set for the right size within 14 days of delivery in our returns portal: the return costs €4.95 and we send the new size free of charge.
Party nails when you work in healthcare or with food
If you work in healthcare or with food, your nails often have to be bare on shift, but that doesn't mean missing out on the party. Put a set on for the evening and take it off again in a few minutes with warm water when you get home, ready for work the next morning. If you work in a hospital or care setting, our guide to press-on nails for nurses in Ireland goes into more detail.
Getting them on and off
Applying a set takes about ten minutes: clean each nail with an alcohol wipe, pick the right size for each finger, stick on an adhesive tab and press firmly. There's no UV lamp and no drying time, so you can even do them the evening of the party. Taking them off is just as simple: soak them in warm water for a few minutes and they lift away gently, no acetone needed. The adhesive tabs, a nail file, a cuticle pusher and alcohol wipes are all in the box.
Delivery to Ireland
We ship from the Netherlands, and delivery to Ireland takes 3 to 5 working days. It's all inside the EU, so there's no customs and nothing to pay on delivery. Each set is €28.95, and delivery is free on orders from €50, otherwise it's €4.95. In December it's worth leaving yourself a few days' breathing room before the first party. Full details are on our Ireland page.
Party season questions
How long do press-on nails last for a night out?
With the adhesive tabs included, a set stays on for 1 to 2 weeks, about 10 days on average, so a single night out is no bother. If your hands are in water a lot, washing up or cleaning, expect a few days less.
Can I reuse the same set for New Year's Eve?
Yes. The nails are reusable and the box holds 150 adhesive tabs, so you can take them off, clean them and put them back on for Stephen's night, New Year's Eve or Nollaig na mBan.
What if I don't know her nail size for a gift?
Go for the Beginnerset Reflected, with 30 nails in S, M and L in one box. If a set still isn't quite right, you can exchange an unused set for the correct size within 14 days of delivery: the return costs €4.95 and we send the new size free of charge.
When should I order for the Christmas party season?
Whenever suits you. Delivery to Ireland takes 3 to 5 working days, so allow for that plus a little extra in December, and you won't be cutting it fine before the first party in your diary.
Do I need a UV lamp or any special tools?
No. Everything's in the box: the nails in your size, 150 adhesive tabs, a nail file, a cuticle pusher and 5 alcohol wipes. No UV lamp, no acetone, no drying time.
Ready to pick your colour? Have a look through our full Christmas and party nails collection.
