Chances are high that even the beauty minimalists on your gifting list treat themselves to regular manicures, especially during the holiday season.
What makes some of the best nail polish gift sets perfect for friends and family members who always keep the cleanest, most artful looks? The sets are available in a wide range of options, making it easy to find one that fits any person’s manicure aesthetic and polish style.
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Younger cousins who stay versed in the latest nail art trends may love a set that includes glow-in-the-dark paints. An easy-to-follow French mani kit should absolutely find its way into the hands of that bestie who is in her ’90s-reincarnated era. Or grab a DIY gel or dip powder kit for the semipro nail artist in your crew.
No matter the recipient’s preference, clean and freshly painted nails are always a vibe—and there’s plenty of room to add some personality into the mix too. Ahead, you’ll find the best nail polish gift sets to wrap up or slip into someone’s stocking this holiday season.
Editor's note: We recommend placing orders by December 18 to ensure a timely holiday delivery.
Seeing just a glimpse of Chanel’s logo upon unwrapping this set will be enough for any polish lover, but what’s inside might win you the Gift Giver of the Year award. In addition to two shades of the brand’s Le Vernis lacquer and a top coat, your friend will also receive fun nail decals for a customizable look.
On the opposite end of the neutral-color spectrum lies this vibrant nail set from Harry Styles’s brand Pleasing. Your giftee can use each one alone or layer the polishes for a unique shade.
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Ayesha Curry's beauty brand Sweet July teamed up with the nail care experts at People of Color to create this limited-edition trio of the perfect nude polish shades.
Take the guesswork out of picking a good seasonal color. Olive & June’s five-piece bundle nails all the right fall and winter vibes.
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Best Nail Polish Advent Calendar
OPI Holiday ’23 Nail Lacquer Mini 25-Piece Advent Calendar
This Advent calendar is basically 25 mini gifts in one. Or one grand gift for the person on your list who likes having options. The set comes with baby bottles of OPI’s most beloved shades, plus a top coat and treatment.
Editor's note: Save 15 percent on this purchase with the code WINTER15 at checkout.
Each of these three vibrant and non-toxic polishes look great alone, and even better altogether. Plus, they're all uniquely topped with a specially designed flower-shaped cap.
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Here’s proof that a classic pink polish doesn’t have to be boring. This six-piece set includes the prettiest range of rose shades from a pale petal hue to a dusty mauve.
For a more permanent mani fix, this DIY gel starter kit is the way to go. Included in the kit is one soft-pink gel polish, a base coat, gel top coat, nail prep pads, a nail file, an orange stick, a curing light, and a bottle of gel remover. It’s a thorough all-in-one for the person who prefers to paint at home.
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Surprise a friend with this trio of neutral polishes with an edge by Tenoverten, made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based eatery Edith’s. They can choose between the shimmery brown, cold-brew-inspired Iced Cafe Every Day shade, metallic green Kind of a Big Dill, and pearly white Luxe & Bagels.
For giftees that lean more into jewel and earth tones, the Static Nails five-polish set will be a winner. The combo of crimson, eggplant, navy, olive, and mustard tones serves immaculate fall vibes, at any time of the year.
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On the outside the packaging is luxe. On the inside, the three long-wear polishes are infused with sea buckthorn oil and bamboo extract to keep nails hydrated and moisturized while wearing.
Zoya’s Lips & Tips Quad set was made with holiday parties in mind. The glittery red, green, and silver polishes give major festive vibes, and there’s a pretty red lipstick included to top off the look.
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Friends who live for a clean French manicure can easily DIY it with this super easy Mani Hack set. There’s a pink shade for the base, white polish, and a nail stamper to effortlessly place a crisp tip.
Nykia Spradley
Nykia Spradley is a beauty journalist with over 10 years of experience. She has served as the interim beauty director at Elle.com, commerce editor for Allure, and beauty editor at Essence. Nykia’s writing has also appeared in ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Coveteur, TZR, and more. She holds a master’s degree in digital journalism from Columbia University. Nykia is a red lipstick and hot sauce enthusiast (respectively) and forever lover of ’90s R&B. Keep in touch on Instagram @nyksprads and learn more at nykiaspradley.com.