Personally, birthdays are one of my favorite things to celebrate — they’re the ideal excuse to gather your favorite people and feel a little extra special. One tradition I never skip before my big day? A fresh manicure. Whether you’re heading out for a birthday dinner or keeping things cozy at home, getting your nails done is such a simple but satisfying way to treat yourself.
That’s why we’ve gathered some of our absolute favorite birthday nail designs below to help you fully embrace the birthday vibe. With so many styles out there, it can be hard to choose — so we made sure to include everything from ultra-glam, sparkle-filled nails to soft, neutral designs. There’s truly something here for every mood and personality.
Craving sparkly pink tips? We’ve got you covered. Want to try trendy glazed donut nails? Those are in here too!
Many of these looks are super easy to recreate at home as well. If you’re planning to experiment with a matte finish, we highly recommend using a quality matte top coat for the best results.
And for hand-painted details like snowflakes or fine designs, using ultra-thin nail art brushes makes all the difference. They’re perfect for creating clean lines and intricate details with ease.
Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ birthday nail designs that are perfect for celebrating in style. Don’t forget — you can pin any of the images to Pinterest so you can easily recreate these looks later!
If you can’t decide on just one design, save a few favorites to your Pinterest boards or bookmark this page to come back to as your birthday gets closer.
The best birthday nails you need to try this year!
And if you’re still craving more fun birthday manicure ideas, be sure to explore the nail artist accounts listed below — they’re full of creative, party-ready nail inspiration!
1) Pink Glitter by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
2) Glitter Cuffs by Maja
Image and nail art via @majamarkowicz
3) Chic and elegant by Vivian
Image and nail art via @vwnails_
4) Pink Glaze by Jennifer
Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren
5) Double Cuff by Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
6) Gold Glaze by Isabel
Image and nail art via @isabelmaysurtees
7) Purple Velvet by Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
8) Blue Tips by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
9) White almond by Amy
Image and nail art via @amyle.nails
10) Simple Sparkle by Harriet
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
11) Lavender Barbie by Abi
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
12) Pink Glazed Donut Nails by Jennifer
Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren