Your birthday only comes around once a year, so a basic nail design simply won’t do the trick on your big day. But there are so many party-worthy birthday nail ideas out there, so the big question is which direction to go in… Gold nails to your match your birthday candles? Whether you wanna go sparkly or understated, there’s plenty of birthday nail ideas out there for ya. Use a long-lasting nail polish or gel polish and finish things off with a clear top coat to keep your color looking fab and to prevent any chips on the big day. Have no fear—here are our favorite birthday nail ideas to get you started, no matter which date your bday falls on.