I think one of my favourite things to do in life is to spend hours on the internet looking for nail art designs for my next manicure sesh. Buuut, I’ve got really short nails that refuse to grow beyond a certain point *sobs*. After years of frequently getting acrylic nails and trying every home remedy to achieve Kylie-esque nails, I have finally made my peace with my short nails, and even come to love it!
Wanna know what changed? Well, I discovered some amazing nail art designs that look amazing on short nails; it is almost like they were made for ‘em. And guess what? I’ve rounded up five of the coolest short nail ideas and designs for you to copy ASAP. Take a look….
Pastel colour with glitter detailing on one or two fingers is perfect for short nails. The glitter adds just the right amount of zing to your nails with looking too OTT.
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This is one of the easiest nail art designs to achieve and looks immensely chic on short nails. All you need to recreate this nail art is a nude nail polish, some loose glitter and a tweezer. So easy yet so classy, don’t you think?
This is one of the most understated yet beautiful nail art designs and it looks lovely on short nails. The combination of pastel and black nail polish with these random lines looks extremely stunning. And the best part is that it even helps add a little length and dimension to your nails.
Get the look: Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Nail Color – Charcoal and Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Nail Color – Apricot
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Here is the perfect example of the fact that your French manicure doesn’t have to be basic and boring. This manicure is the perfect amalgamation of trendy and simplicity. The best part? This nail art is extremely easy to achieve too.
Get the look: Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Gloss Nail Color - Lime Treat and Elle 18 Nail Pops Nail Polish – 147
If gradient nails have been on your radar for a while now, then go ahead and get them STAT. The different colours on each nail look super sophisticated irrespective of your nail length and the pastel hues give the illusion of some extra length.
Trendy Nail Art Designs That Look Great On Short Nails
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Of your fingers instead of tapping out the disruptive clack-clack sound of tips on a keyboard. From a french tip upgrade to a look that is
Negative nails don't always have to be a geometric design. Start with a clear base coat. Using a thin brush, apply one yellow dot to each nail in a sporadic fashion. Clean off your brush and use it to paint white petals. Finish with a topcoat.
This minimal watermelon design used shades from Jin Soon's Painted Ladies Collection. Paint each finger in the green Keppel shade, but only paint your ring finger at the half moon. Fill the rest of it with the red-orange Sinopia polish. Let dry, then finish with a clear coat.
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For subtle texture and sheen, try this neutral yet metallic look. Start with a nude base coat. When tacky, place strips of alternating nail tape and foil to the arrangement of your choice. Seal it with a clear topcoat.
For a luxe nail, try this high-shine look from celebrity manicurist Karen Gutierrez. Start with a black base, then add parallel lines of gold nail tape just below your tips. Seal it with a clear top coat.
A french tip is not just for long nails. Update the style with a swipe of clear glitter polish, topped off with a topcoat.
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Start with a black base coat. Create the swirling tips of the fire first in a bright orangey red near your cuticles. Apply a yellow polish at your tips and blend upward for a hand-painted ombre effect.
Character face designs actually look better on short nails. Paint your nail with the color of the character's face—like yellow for Winnie the Pooh—then add details with a small paint brush.
Try a summery design with a combination of lemons and your favorite tropical house plant (aka split leaf philodendron). Start with a white base coat, then add your design. Outline the shapes in black with a thin brush to add definition. Finish it off with a clear top coat.
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If you're a fan of marbled nails, try this neon version for summer. Start with a white base to make the colors pop, then check out this detailed video on how to marble your nails. And always make sure your water is room temperature, and finish it with a clear top coat.
Think of this as a skewed half-moon design. First apply the asymmetric semi-circle in a pastel lavender. Fill the rest of the nail in a deep umber. This artist used Formua X shades in Decadent and Heart Stopping.
If you have a steady hand, this thin line work is for you. We suggest doing it one color at a time using a thin brush. This way the width of each stroke will stay consistent (and you won't have to juggle multiple tools).
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If you thought 3D nail embellishments were reserved for long nails, think again. Add as many jewels, drops and pearls as you feel, similar to this look here.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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Presented by Bloomingdale's 30 Winter Nail Art Ideas Presented by Prada Candy 18 Fun Holiday Nail Designs The Best Nail Polish Sets to Gift 15 Fresh Nail Designs to Try in 2019When it comes to long nails the best way to describe them is as the popular girls of manicures. They get all the attention with their intricate designs and when new trends hit and are always all over the
Unfortunately, when showcasing all those designs on long nails, those of us shorties are sometimes left behind or overlooked. Sure long nails are nice but if you’re like me in a couple of weeks they can start to feel more high-maintenance than it’s worth. Not to mention I’m clumsy so I’m bound to break a nail at some point. But that doesn’t mean we can’t rock some fabulous nail art too. It’s just a matter of considering the right design. In fact, nail art can sometimes look more fabulous and chic or short manicures than long or acrylic nails.
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So if you’re someone who’s struggling with weak nails, a nail biter or just plain avoiding nail extensions, there’s no need to fret. We scoured
Two trends in one make for an awesome manicure that we cant wait to replicate. This cute neutral plaid and strawberry print manicure has us missing picnics at the park on a warm sunny day.
70s fashion and beauty trends have been picking up steam and they’ve made their way to nail art too. This cool mismatched design is super groovy with a mix of solids, florals and abstract negative spacing lines that work especially great on short manicures.
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We’re all still obsessing over rainbow manicures this month. It adds a dose of graphic appeal and perfect for the summer season or when you can’t decide what colour to pick, go for them all. For shorter nails think thin lines of colourful stripes over a neutral base.
If you’re worried your short nails won’t get noticed it’s time to light them up with some sparkle. I mean who doesn’t love some glitter, amirite? Adding glitter can make your nails appear longer and this manicure looks fun and chic at the same time. It’s a party on your nails that will definitely bring that smile back to your face.
The adorable smiley face manicure can be easily achieved with just 3 colours and you can probably do this at home too. Don’t have a nail brush? No worries, never underestimate
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