With less space for designs, many people automatically assume their options are limited.
In reality, you just have to know how to dress them up.
Ahead, find 15 manicures that show off our favorite short nail ideas for Decemberno extra length required.
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Start with a sheer nude base and add cranberry-red French tips.
To recreate this look, start with an ultra-fine champagne glitter base.
Start with a sheer nude base.
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Then, pick a few holiday colors, such as red, green, white, or silver.
Scatter the alternating colors across each nail, concentrating towards the tip.
An easy and highly customizable seasonal design.
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Cranberry Cutout Nails
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Half-moon manicuresare the ultimate short nail-friendly design.
Remove the stickers once your nails are dry.
We especially love the way this design combines a half-moon andFrench tip design.
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Minimalist Holly Nails
We love how dainty these minimalist holly nails are.
Jelly Cranberry Confetti
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For a monochromatic manicure, consider thiscranberry confetti creation.
Rhinestone Holiday Nails
Believe it or not, this 3D sparkly look is easy to DIY.
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Simply start with a neutral base color, then use nail glue to affixrhinestonesin the pattern of your choosing.
Once dry, your nails will glimmer in more than one dimension.
This mismatched set gives all the holiday vibes without the typical designs.
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The nail art may look intricate but it’s quite simple to DIY.
Winter Moodstone Nails
For an ethereal, wintry nail look, consider this iridescent baby blue manicure.
The glittery finish nods to the icy feel and magic allure of the month.
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Wear the hue alone or top off the set withsnowflakesor icicles to complete the chilly-themed look.
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