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15 Best Nail Art Ideas for Short Nails

Posted by Charlie Baybado

Nail art is a great way to express your personality and style. It's no secret that having impeccable nails is important to most women. We want our hands to look their best at all times, and that often means keeping our nails looking neat and polished. But if you have short nails, you might think that your options are limited.

Nail art for short nails

If you're like me, and have short nails, you know that it can be hard to find cute nail art designs that will work well with them. Most of the time, the designs are either too intricate, or they just don't look right because they're too large.

Well, not anymore! I've gathered up 15 of the best nail arts for short nails that will make your fingertips look amazing. So whether you're looking for something simple and understated, or something a little more flashy and fun, I've got you covered. Check out these designs now, and get inspired to give yourself a beautiful new manicure today!

So, here are the 15 best nail arts for short nails that we’ve prepared for your next mani ideas!

  1.  Rockabilly

Are your nails weekend ready? These hot AF nails is where the party begins. Let's rock and roll, baby!

Rocker nail art for short nails

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  1. Animal Instinct

Nail art can be difficult to do on short nails, but animal instinct designs make it easier by using animals as the inspiration for their patterns.

animal nail art for short nails

  1. Holiday Best

Gloves off for this gorgeous winter view! Here's a perfect winter backdrop for a perfect winter mani for your short nails.⁠ Some chic snowflake nail art lets you embrace the season while elevating your winter wardrobe.

Winter nail art for short nails

  1. Cowgirl

Cute nail art for short nails that are cowgirl-style. An interesting design with pink and black colors, it looks very attractive on your little finger if you want to have some fun at home during summer!

cowgirl nail art for short nails

  1. Ghosted

These ghostly nails are perfect for short fingers. They're both spooky and stylish!

halloween nail art for short nails

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  1. August Wild West

Nails that take you places. We might not be traveling right now, but our nails are going on a journey every week with this look for your short nails!

wild west nail art for short nails

  1. Fleeting Sunset

Sunshine or Sunset? Either way, we’re enjoying the view every time the sun shines in its own pretty way! The sunset is a beautiful sight to see, especially if you're in the right place at just the perfect time. This nail art makes for an interesting and colorful design that will look great with your short nails!

sunset nail art for short nails
  1.  Hands Off

Get your short nails ready for some summer fun with desert botanicals and warm color looks!⁠.

plants nail art for short nails
  1. Puppy Love

Ear scratches and belly rubs but make it fashion.⁣⁣⁠ A cute pup deserves some cute nail art! How many of you would wear doggy themed nails? Have this look for your short nails now!

puppy love nail art for short nails
  1.  Chained Hearts

The beautiful and intricate patterns on the nails are so popular right now, with chains of hearts being particularly well-loved.

chained hearts nail art for short nails

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  1. February Aroma

Short nails that are cute and functional! A bright happy color and some pretty lil stamps go a long way.

february aroma nail art for short nails

  1. Spooky Nails

Supernatural things aren't just for Halloween. We also like spooky things all year long. Try this with your short nails to have a witchy nail look.

spooky nail art for short nails

  1. Pardon My French

Feeling inspired by this holiday themed white and gold criss-cross french manicure!

french manicure for short nails

  1. Sweet Watermelon

We're getting carried away with all of these picnic manicure ideas. Looks like watermelons and ants can be one of your favorite designs to try this summer!

watermelon nail art for short nails

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  1. Fresh Brew

The most creative and adorable way to show off your short nails is with our fresh brew nail art! You'll be the talk of town when you stride into coffee shops in this fun design. Get a classic look that will never go out-of -style.

coffee nail art for short nails
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Mani x @madi_35

So, there you have it – 15 of the best nail art ideas for short nails. Whether you’re looking for a simple design that will make your nails look great in just minutes or something more intricate that will take a bit longer to complete, we’ve got you covered. And we encourage you to have fun with your nails and let your personality shine through.

Thank you for sticking around until the end! We hope you’ve found our roundup of the best nail art ideas for short nails helpful and inspiring.

As always, if you have any questions or need help choosing the right design for your nails, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We love helping our customers find the perfect look that they can show off with confidence all season long!

Want some nail inspiration for your first or next manicure? Check out our Instagram and Pinterest as we include lots of inspiration for you! Want more products? These best selling products below are worth trying.

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As we always say: Practice makes Extraordinary! Happy Stamping!

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Comments

  • Loved them they are all beautiful. Very creative.

    Ivette on

  • As someone who has to wear short nails for work (shorter than most in the example photos), I know the struggle of trying to find nail imagery that will fit my small nails. Many of the nicer plate designs (lots in the manixme sets I’ve gotten) are so big, and look like a hot mess when I try to use them. I’m glad there are some plates with small images, but I do with there were more.

    Alie on

  • The pic with bare nails is short nails. But the examples of stamped nails are not short nails. They’re very nice, but I need suggestions for SHORT nails like the bare ones.

    TF88 on

  • Que bonitas! Y una excelente opción; 15 ideas para muchas manicuras! Felicidades !!

    Josefina Paredes on

  • Is there any new looks without black or dark colors

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