Scroll on for 20 short nail ideas for September, from leopard prints to the classic French.

Ease into the season with this simple stone mani.

Pop on some clear or light pink polish and top it off with a fewrhinestonesin different sizes.

short, sparkly manicure in a subtle jelly pink

@melanated.mani/ Instagram

Pick red polishes fromtomatotoburgundyand apply them from darkest to lightest.

Layer three coats of your favorite brown hue and top them off with a glossy top coat.

(We also think it would look beautiful inchrome!)

close up of short nails manicure of clear base with one silver rhinestone on each nail

@aliciatnails/ Instagram

This gunmetal shade will pair perfectly with yourmotorcycle bootsand leather jackets.

Peachy Nude

@thenailboxxchi/ Instagram

you might’t go wrong with a classicnude manicure.

Leopard Print

@betina_goldstein/ Instagram

Leopard printwill beeverywherethis fallincluding on nails.

close up of short nails manicure of each nail painted a different shade of red

@themimid/ Instagram

Feeling Green

In the mood for a solid, bright manicure this September?

We can’t recommendgreenenough.

It’s an underrated manicure color, giving you the perfect opportunity to be a trendsetter.

close up of short nails manicure painted in brown

@oliveandjune/ Instagram

After yourblack French tipsdry, use a toothpick to draw on the flowers in any color combo you wish.

Negative Space

Thanks to the gorgeous burgundy polish, thisnegative space maniradiates September vibes.

Pick out your fave deep red and draw on a micro French tip and another half-moon shape beneath that.

close up of short nails manicure of gunmetal silver polish

@melanated.mani/ Instagram

Classic French

Of course, you could never go wrong with a classic French manicure, either.

Analmond silhouetteups the elegance factor even more.

Neutral Skittles

When in doubt.

close up of short nails manicure of nude polish

@thenailboxxchi/ Instagram

go for a Skittle manibut make it fit for September!

(Needless to say, we’re in love.)

Brownish-Red

You know it’s fall when the reds start getting moodier.

close up of short nails manicure painted in leopard print

@betina_goldstein/ Instagram

This brownish-red shade is perfect for September.

Mixed Metals

What do you get when you mix metals?

A little grunge attitude and a whole lotta chic, as thissilverand gold chrome manicure demonstrates.

close up of short nails manicure painted in green

@themimid/ Instagram

To get the look, coat your nails in black nail polish, then top them with amattetop coat.

Next, take the same black polish and draw on swirls, coating those with a shiny top coat.

Frenchy Tortoise

French tips are a sophisticated and understated way to wear the trendytortoiseshellprint.

close up of short nails manicure painted in black french tips with hand painted flowers

@joysedition/ Instagram

Add a subtle gold line under the tips for an elegant touch.

Delicate Sparkles

You don’t have to pack away your pastels just because it’s September.

Mix your polish with a top coat to sheer it out for a more jelly-like finish.

close up of short nails manicure painted in dark brown micro french tip with swooping line in center of each nail

@aliciatnails/ Instagram

Chocolate Fudge Tips

@swaknails/ Instagram

Want to embrace your inner cool girl?

Go forchocolate fudge tips.

close up of short nails manicure painted in white french tips

@thenailboxxchi/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in skittle nails of warm fall colors like red, pink, yellow, brown

@oliveandjune/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in brownish red polish

@melanated.mani/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in silver chrome polish with gold micro french tips

@betina_goldstein/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in swoopy French

@themimid/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in red with chrome

@iramshelton/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in white french tips with cherry decals

@digitzbydev/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in matte black with shiny black swirls

@thenailboxxchi/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in french tortoise

@joysedition/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in light pink with subtle sparkles on top

@melanated.mani/ Instagram

close up of short nails manicure painted in brown french tips

@swaknails/ Instagram