Short Nail Ideas

Short nails are a popular option for women who don’t want to deal with the hassle of long manicures. They also help keep your hands hygienic.

Fortunately, there are a lot of nail designs that look good on shorter nails. From color blocking to floral patterns, here are a few of our favorite styles for the season.

Color block

Color blocking is a trend that has been making waves in the fashion world lately. It’s an easy way to create short nail designs that are bold and stylish.

This style of nail art is based on painting neat geometric shapes with contrasting colors. This look is easy to master and looks amazing on both long nails and short nails alike.

It’s a popular style that dates back to Piet Mondrian, an artist who created a movement called Neo-Plasticism. It’s believed that Yves Saint Laurent based his 1965-1966 collection off of Mondrian’s work, but it has since become a widely popular style.

One of the easiest ways to get this look on your nails is by using two colors on your tips and one on the base of your nails. The contrast will make your mani stand out!

Chevron

Chevron nails are a great way to create short nail designs that are easy and elegant. They look great with a variety of colors and are ideal for anyone who wants to add some color to their manicure without looking too over the top.

You can also use chevron nails to create ombre nail art. In this case, you would use a base color and then paint over the patterned strips with a different color.

Another way to get a chevron nail design is to use tape strips. You can cut them into approximately 1″ strips and then apply them to your nails.

These strips are easy to find in beauty stores and are a great way to create simple, yet interesting zigzag designs on your nails. You can even try crisscrossing them or placing them at different angles.

Strawberries

Strawberries are a fun and fruity way to add color to your nails. They look great with any outfit and can be made into short nail designs as well.

To create this look, you’ll need a red polish and a painting tool of your choice (a toothpick, dotting tool, or nail art brush are all good options). Next, paint a zigzag outline of the upper part of the strawberry.

Once that’s dry, dip your dotting tool or toothpick in a bright yellow polish and make small random dots over the red base to create seeds. Let that dry completely before applying a top coat.

This design is simple but looks really cute! It’s perfect for summer. It’s also a great choice for beginners because it doesn’t require much detail. Just follow the steps and you’ll have stunning strawberry nail art that will get tons of compliments!

Checkerboard

Checkerboard nail designs are a fun way to create short nail art. They can be created in any color scheme and are a great way to add a pop of pattern to your mani.

The key to creating a good checkerboard design is selecting contrasting colors. For example, one darker and one lighter shade will work best.

To begin, choose your two colors and paint the left side of each nail with a standard nail polish brush. Once this step dries, use the other color to paint the right side of each nail.

After you’ve painted both sides of your nails, take some time to let them dry. Rushing this process can cause your nails to become sticky and ruin the effect.

You can paint all of your nails with checkerboards or use it for accent nails to really make a statement! This is a classic look that will never go out of style. You can even try different variations of this pattern over time to come up with your own unique look.