25 Peppermint Nails: Swirly, Striped & Sweet Designs for 2026

Close-up photograph of a woman's hands with glossy red and white peppermint swirl nails holding a candy cane

Okay, real talk: nothing says “I’m in my festive era” faster than peppermint nails. They’re sweet, they’re stripy, they’re basically a candy cane you get to wear — and somehow they go with literally everything from your coziest knit to your sparkliest party dress. If your camera roll is already full of holiday inspo, congratulations, […]

Candy Cane Nails: 25 Peppermint Stripes From Cute to Grown-Up

There is a moment every December, while the kettle is on and something sweet is in the oven, when the first candy cane appears — hooked over a mug or tucked into a stocking. That is where candy cane nails begin, too: that same small joy, lasting weeks on your fingertips. This design never asks […]