Short nails are no longer boring thanks to these trendy nail designs. From bold geometric patterns to delicate floral accents, there are endless options to choose from for a stylish manicure. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or want to make a statement with vibrant colors, these short nail designs cater to all preferences. With the right tools and a steady hand, you can easily achieve salon-worthy nails right at home. Say goodbye to long nails and hello to chic short nail designs that will have heads turning wherever you go.
Although long nails are super in, many of us have naturally short nails. I used to think short nails were useless, but I now realize that there are so many cute designs for short nails!
The thing is, you need to make sure that your design will actually look good on short nails. For this reason, I recommend looking specifically at inspiration photos of short nails.
You can do virtually any design on shorter nail beds as long as the design works well with your nail shape and size. For example, the photos below include flower nails, cloud nails, abstract nails, reverse color tips, and more super trendy designs that are made to look great on shorter nails.
How To Do Short Nail Art:
If you’re super talented, you can do your nail art at home. You’ll need a variety of tools, so I recommend purchasing a set of nail brushes, plus whatever colors you want to use.
You’ll definitely need to plan out your manicure before diving in. There are many different ways you can do short nails and designs, but you want your manicure to look cohesive and professional when you’re done.
There are also some great nail stickers on Etsy. I love purchasing nail stickers, especially for short nail manicures, because you don’t have a lot of space to work with. I do my base coats, add the stickers, then seal everything with a top coat.
Otherwise, you’ll want to check with your nail technician to be sure they can accomplish the design you’re looking for. Every nail design is unique and requires various techniques.
Short Nail Inspiration Photos:
Here are 40+ of the prettiest short nail art manicures. These are the photos I’m using for inspiration right now.
Feel free to save any of these photos to your phone for later! Just press down then click save to camera roll.
White & Pink Fruit Accents
Strawberries
Soft Blue & Gold Design
Speckled Design
Purple Butterflies
Smiley Face Accent
Lightening Accent
Small Flower Design
Heart Design
Nude Square Nails
Gold & Marble Accents
Small Star Design
Avocado Nails
Geometric Square Tips
Abstract Design
Sage Green
Floral Design
Colorful Abstract Design
Yellow With Stars & Moons
Blue Floral Design
Abstract Nature Design
Pink Rainbow Nails
Blocks Of Neutral Color
Short Cloud Nails
Sunflower Nails
Painted Abstract Nails
Pink & Yellow Designs
Yellow Fruit Design
Abstract Swirl Design
Evil Eye Design
Daisy Nails
Blue & White Color Blocks
Multi-Colored Flowers
Colorful Swirls
Stars & Clouds
Peaches
Various Fruit Design
Gold Leaves
Yellow Smiley Faces
Abstract Faces Design
Abstract Color Blocks
Yin & Yang Design
Blue & White Flower Nails
Muted Blue With Tiny Flowers
Neutral Caramel Swirls
Dainty Flower Accents
How To Do Short Nail Art:
If you’re super talented, you can do your nail art at home. You’ll need a variety of tools, so I recommend purchasing a set of nail brushes, plus whatever colors you want to use.
You’ll definitely need to plan out your manicure before diving in. There are many different ways you can do short nails and designs, but you want your manicure to look cohesive and professional when you’re done.
There are also some great nail stickers on Etsy. I love purchasing nail stickers, especially for short nail manicures, because you don’t have a lot of space to work with. I do my base coats, add the stickers, then seal everything with a top coat.
Otherwise, you’ll want to check with your nail technician to be sure they can accomplish the design you’re looking for. Every nail design is unique and requires various techniques.
Short Nail Inspiration Photos:
Here are 40+ of the prettiest short nail art manicures. These are the photos I’m using for inspiration right now.
Feel free to save any of these photos to your phone for later! Just press down then click save to camera roll.
In conclusion, short nail designs offer a trendy and stylish option for those looking to spruce up their manicure. With a wide variety of designs to choose from, including minimalist looks, geometric patterns, and bold colors, there is something for everyone. Whether you prefer a subtle and understated look or want to make a statement with your nails, short nail designs provide endless possibilities for creativity and individuality. So next time you head to the nail salon, consider trying one of these short nail designs for a fresh and on-trend manicure.
