Your birthday is a super special occasion so it is only fitting that you want a super special set of nails to help you celebrate your special day. There are really no rules when it comes to birthday nails but popular birthday nail designs often include birthday party, cake, bow or ribbon nail art and are also typically very colourful or sparkly.
This list has a real mix of birthday nail designs so that you can find one that fits you best. Whether you want a nail design which has fun nail art and a clear birthday theme or more typical party nails which are a little more lowkey, this list has something to fit whatever type of design you are after. Without further ado, let’s kickstart this list of all the cutest birthday nail designs to rock for your upcoming birthday! 🥳
1. Birthday Cake Themed Nail Art
If you want a set of nails that just screams ‘birthday nails’ then this is a really great set of nails to use for inspiration.
Bold nail art like this is literally perfect for a special occasion like your birthday.
2. Ice Cream Tips
How cute is this nail design?
If you have a summer birthday, this is a really fun nail design that is fitting for a fun set of birthday nails but is also just a really great set of nails for summertime too.
3. Birth Year Nails
Having your birth year on your birthday nail design is a fun way to make your nails very fitting for the occasion in a personal way.
This is such an elegant nail design which has quite a gothic vibe making it perfect for fall/Halloween time.
4. Pink Confetti Nails With Party Nail Art
This is the ultimate cutesy and girly set of birthday nails which you are sure to love if you love pink.
Confetti nails are such a fave nail look of mine and your birthday nails are such a great excuse to get some done for the first time if you haven’t had them done before.
5. French Tips With Rhinestones
This isn’t an overtly ‘birthday’ nail design but it is definitely a party nail design making it perfect for a special occasion like your birthday.
The combination of the French tips and the rhinestones gives the perfect balance of elegance and glamour for an ultra-chic nail look.
6. Gem Outlined Tips With Age Nail Art
Age nail art is the perfect way to customise your nails to truly celebrate the age you are turning.
This is a really pretty nail look which will make your birthday feel all the more special.
7. Junk Birthday Nails
This is definitely one of my favourite designs on this list. 😌💅
Something about this design has a real nostalgic (almost Y2K) look to it which just looks SO chic.
8. Nude Nails With Star Sign Nail Art
If you are a fan of astrology then you might like a nail design like this for your birthday nails which incorporates your star sign.
Nude nails with nail art is a very elegant nail look making it the perfect choice if you are after a classy set of birthday nails.
9. Red And Pink Heart Cake Nail Art
This heart cake set of nails makes for such a lovely set of birthday or Valentines nails.
A simple colour scheme like the one in this nail design is a great way to ensure that your nails have a cohesive look which can be very important when doing unique nail art on each nail.
10. Chrome French Tips With Bow Nail
Chrome is always a glamorous look and using them for French tips makes for such an elegant look.
Having a cute single bow nail (or nail art nail) with a set of nails like this is the perfect way to complete the set of nails to make them a little more festive for a special occasion such as your birthday.
11. Birthday Polka Dots
This retro colour scheme makes this simple elegant nail design just screams birthday.
If you are looking for a nail design to DIY, then this is a fairly easy nail design to tryout.
12. Vintage Birthday Nail Art
Quaint birthday nail art like this makes for such great nail inspiration whether you want to do a full set of nail art nails like this or just pick one nail to pair with some French tips.
The chocolate cake nail art is such a pretty nail to incorporate in your birthday nails. 🍰🥹
13. Coquette Floral Nails With Pearls
Floral nail art paired with pearls makes for the ultimate aesthetically pleasing set of nails.
This is a set of nails which you can rock at any time of the year and is a nail design that is definitely worth saving for another time of the year if you aren’t considering getting it done for your birthday.
14. Glittery Waterfall Nail Art
Waterfall nail art is a super simple and glamorous nail look which is part of the reason it is so popular.
This colour scheme is super fun and fitting for a birthday but this is a nail design you can really make your own so feel free to opt for different colours to do so!
15. Long Nails With Pink French Tips & 3D Birthday Nail Art
If you like longer nails then this is a really chic and fun set to get done for your birthday.
From the cake to the cherries to the birthday candles… I am obsessed with all the 3D nail art incorporated in this nail design. 🫣
16. Princess and the Pauper Nails
Who wouldn’t want to feel like a princess on their birthday? 👑🤭
If you want a truly royal and gorgeous set of nails which are sure to impress then look no further than this nail design.
17. Hot Pink Chrome Nails
This is another not overtly festive set of nails which is just perfect for any special occasion in general such as your birthday.
Hot pink chrome is a particularly flattering and stunning look for your nails which you are sure to adore.
18. Bedazzled Classic French Tips
Adding a sparkly twist to a standard set of French tips makes for such an elegant yet glamorous nail look which is perfect for birthday nails.
This is a nail design which is sure to stand out. 😌✨
19. Donut Nails
What’s not to love about some donut-inspired nails? 🤩🍩
This is a really fun and cute set of nails to get done for your birthday which are sure to look very sweet.
20. Birthday Jellycat Nails
If you are a fan of Jellycates then I am sure you will simply adore this set of Jellycat nails.
This is the type of nail design which always remember getting and is therefore perfect for helping you remember your upcoming special birthday.
21. Gem Age Nail Art
To finish off this list, here is a nail design which manages to be overtly birthday related while also maintaining all the elegance of a more lowkey set of nails.
Spelling the age you are turning in gems makes for such a sparkly way to enter your new age in style and pairing it with a more neutral colour such as the one in this nail design balances the nail out for a super classy look.
That wraps up this list of birthday nail design ideas! Thanks for reading and be sure to check out one of our other nails blog posts for even more nail inspo!
