Fancy nails are not just for adults. Thanks to social media, millennial kids may also feel the urge to get their nails done. You may choose toxin-free nail paints to do nail arts for kids. Painting their nails in bright colors or vibrant designs can make them look and feel confident. We have curated a list of some of the best nail art designs for kids with easy-to-follow steps in this post.
20 Simple Nail Art Designs For Kids
A. Cute Nail Designs For Kids
Nail art with things such as baby animals, butterflies, or flowers looks adorable and can add to the cuteness quotient of your little one. Here are a few cute nail designs.
1. Panda nail art
Panda nails are perfect for giving your little one KungFu Panda feels. Method
Apply blue base paint. Once it dries, paint the panda face in white at the front end of the nail with the brush. Draw the eyeballs, ears, and mouth with black paint. Apply a coat of transparent nail paint for a smooth finish.
2. Butterfly nails
Which child doesn’t love colorful nails and pretty butterflies? This fun butterfly nail art is very simple to paint. Method
Paint each nail in a different color of your child’s choice. Use a nail art brush to paint black butterfly wings on the index and middle fingers. Finish by adding white dots on the edge of the wings using the dotting tool.
3. Flower nail art
Complement flowery dresses of your little one with this shiny nail art for a day out as a garden fairy. Method
Use gel nail paint to coat each nail in light pink. Let it dry, and then use the dotting tool to paint the two pink flowers and one beige flower in a slant line at the top of each nail. Paint the remaining blank area on the top of the flowers with matt white nail paint to finish the look.
4. Star nail art
This colorful nail design will surely brighten up your little one’s day. It’s like having stars at your fingertips! Method
Paint every fingernail in different colors of your child’s choice. Create the stars by drawing two intersecting triangles and shading them using a fine brush dipped in yellow polish. A small-sized dotting tool can be used to draw the randomly distributed yellow dots and the eyes on the stars. For the smiley face, use a fine brush dipped in black polish.
5. Bunny nail art
How can anyone resist such cute bunnies! These will be a sure hit with your kids. Method
Apply transparent nail polish and let it dry. Coat, the front of the nail with white nail polish to create the bunny’s face. The same brush can be used to create long ears. Use the dotting tool to create black eyes and small yellow noses. Seal the design with a top drying coat for a shiny finish.
B. Easy Nail Art Designs
Try these easy yet amazing nail art designs if you are a beginner.
6. Polka dot nails
Polka dots never go out of fashion. This nail art will look classy and cute in equal parts, adding to the beauty of any frocks or dresses your little one wears. Method
Paint your child’s nails alternatively in pink and fluorescent green. With a small dotting tool or a toothpick, draw fluorescent green dots on pink nails and pink dots on fluorescent green nails. Finish it off by coating it with transparent polish.
7. Beachy nail art
Are you planning a beach trip? Try this fun nail design to complete your little one’s beach-day look. Method
Paint different nails in various colors to represent the beach’s aspects, such as blue for the ocean and brown for sand. Use a nail art brush to draw horizontal lines like white, black, and brown waves. You could also use nail tape for more accuracy.
8. Ladybird nail art
This simple and compact design will fit perfectly on the small nails of your little one. Method
Paint the nails of your child in bright red. Color the front edge of the nail black and draw a vertical line on top of it. Use the dotting tool to add some black dots on the red section of the nail. On the black patch, use a small dotting tool dipped in white polish to draw the eyes.
9. Watermelon nail art
This nail art is bright and looks pretty, even on tiny nails. If your little one loves watermelons, they would be pretty excited to have a tiny melon at their fingertips. Method
Except for the ring finger, paint the other nails in red and green alternatively. To paint the watermelon, use bright red polish and color everything except the tip of the nail. Color the tip in green and add two thin lines in yellow and white. Use the dotting tool to add black spots for the seeds.
C. Christmas Nail Designs For Kids
These Christmas special nail designs are perfect for brightening your child’s holidays.
10. Reindeer and Santa nail design
Festivals are the time to dress up and have fun. But if the nails are bare, the ensemble might seem incomplete. This reindeer and Santa design are great for adding sparkle to your little one’s festive outfit. Method
Paint the base coat with white for all nails. Use a nail brush dipped in beige nail paint to draw the reindeer’s face at the top end of all the nails except that of the middle finger. Paint the nose of the reindeer in shades of brown or red. For each of the antlers, use the brown paintbrush and draw one vertical and three horizontal lines. A medium-sized dotting tool is perfect for drawing eyeballs. Complete the eyes by using a small dotting tool dipped in black polish. To paint Santa, paint the back end of the nail red as Santa’s stocking cap and the part after that in white to represent the hair. Leaving a small section in the middle for the face and paint the bottom white for the beard. Use beige nail polish to create the face. Draw the eyes using a mid-size dotting tool for the white part of the eye, and a small-dotting tool dipped in black for the iris and mouth to finish.
11. Christmas theme design
If elaborate Christmas nail designs are not your cup of tea, you would love this simple yet pretty design. And your little one will love the shiny colors and the cute little snowman. Method
Start by painting the base silver for all the fingernails. For the second finger and thumb, draw slant red and white lines representing the Christmas colors with the help of nail tape. Draw the snowflakes on the index and little finger using a thin nail brush with white polish. To create the snowman, draw a small circle for the head and a large one for the body with the white brush. Use red polish to draw Santa’s stocking cap and muffler. Draw the eyes, nose, and coat buttons with a small size dotting-tool to finish the look.
12. Santa suit nail art
Santa is every child’s favorite, so why not raise the holiday cheer by painting the famous Santa suit on their nails? The design is not only easy to create but also doesn’t take too much time. Method
Except for the middle finger’s nail, paint all fingernails in a shiny red polish. Paint the nail of the middle finger with white polish. Use the brush dipped in red to draw the suit’s lapels on the two opposite sides of the nail. Use a thick brush with black polish to paint the Santa belt.
13. Santa’s hat nail art
The tiny, adorable Santa hats with a red and green theme fit the festive occasion perfectly. Your little one will happily flaunt them all day long. Method
Apply a thin white nail paint coat on the middle finger and ring finger and paint the rest red or green. Make use of a small brush with red polish to draw the curvy hat. A large-sized dotting tool dipped in white polish can draw the ball at the end of the hat. Outline the other end of the cap with a thin black line using a thin nail brush.
D. Halloween Nail Art Designs
These spooky nail designs would be great for raising the Halloween excitement of your little ones.
14. Monster nails
This monster nail art is perfect for spicing up a Halloween ensemble. Method
First, paint every nail in different matt nail polish colors. Use a medium-size dotting tool with white paint to draw one or two eyes, depending on the type of monster. Draw the black iris using a small-sized dotting tool. With the help of a nail, brush dipped in black polish, draw a straight line for the mouth. You can then add tongue on the middle finger monster using red paint and paint teeth to the rest of the monsters by drawing a triangle or square.
15. Ghost nail art
Is your little one dressing up as a ghost? Then this nail art can elevate the spookiness. Method
Apply a transparent base coat to protect your child’s nails from staining due to black polish. After it dries, apply black polish. Use a white nail polish brush to paint rounded ghost shapes and a small dotting tool to paint the arms. Make the eyes using the same dotting tool dipped in black. Use a small detail brush and white paint to write “Boo.” Finish it up by adding a transparent topcoat.
16. Vampire’s teeth nail art
This nail design goes very well with a vampire costume. It is simple but has a strong impact. Method
Apply a transparent base coat and paint the nails black after the coat dries. Draw straight white lines along the top and bottom edge of the nail using a medium white nail polish brush. Make sure that the first and the last lines are bigger compared to the lines in the middle. Apply a transparent coat for a sleek look.
17. Mummy nail art
Who would have thought mummies could ever be so adorable? This mummy nail art is cuteness overloaded with a touch of horror, the best combination for your kiddos. Method
Use pink as a base color. After it dries, use a nail brush dipped in white polish to make thick criss-cross lines across all the nails. You can use nail tape to get a better finish. With a black nail paintbrush, draw spectacles-like shapes across nails representing the eyes peeking from behind the bandages. Draw the irises using the dotting tool.
E. Toenail Designs For Kids
Bright toenails peeping out of the sandals of your little one paint a beautiful picture. Here are a few beautiful toenail designs.
18. Delicate nail art
This nail art has a simple pattern but looks elegant and chic. Method
Paint your child’s nails in a dark color such as burgundy and allow them to dry. Use a thin nail brush dipped in white polish to draw the branches on the big toe and second toe. A mid-size dotting tool dipped in brown and yellow can be used to draw circles on some branches representing the fruits. Finish it off by applying a transparent coat.
19. Colorful nail art
Children love colors, making this vibrant design a sure hit. It is like having a literal rainbow at your feet. Method
Apply a base color that will go well with all the stripe colors. Once the base color dries, carefully stick-thin nail stripes on the nail depending on the number of stripes you want to draw. Start adding different colors between the stripes one by one using a thin nail brush. To change the color, dip the brush into acetone and then take the color. Make sure you paint all the colors before any of the nail paint dries. Peel the tape off after you are done. Apply the topcoat vertically after the design dries up.
20. Leopard print design
Leopard print looks glamorous, even on small nails. It is simple to replicate and would be a treat for your little one if they love animals. Method
Paint the toenails in glittery golden shade. After the base coat dries up, use a small paintbrush dipped in black to make small semi-circles randomly across the nails. Let it dry, then apply the topcoat to finish the look.
