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Bring some excitement to your mani and express yourself with color and design.
To give you some ideas, we rounded up 20 shortnail ideas for winterto inspire your next manicure.
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Scroll on to see them.
Here, nail artist Gina Edwards used brown, orange, and tan in a varicolored pattern.
These rich wine-colored nails are simple and classic (and will suit all your winter ‘fits).
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Opt for a neutral base; It’ll complement whatever colors you choose for the splattered paint effect.
Olive Nude
Don’t limit yourself when it comes to picking a neutral nail.
It’s not your classic tan or soft pink, but this shiny opaqueoliveis just as versatile.
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Nostalgic Shift
These gorgeous nails look different depending on the angle and the light.
They remind us of the popular shiny denim of the 2000s.
The black outer and deep blue center of this moody set give major dark night vibes.
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Swirly Structures
If coffee is your love language, try this caramel chocolate latte mani.
To up the artistic aesthetic, add a fine line and a dot of neon pink.
Imagine them wrapped around your favorite mug while you cozy up to a holiday flick.
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Bright white, off-white, eggshellthere’s really no wrong way to go about it.
Pick out some of your favorite complementary colors and create an abstract mani.
These short nails make a stylish statement.
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Starry Aura
Never forget the star you are, and what better reminder than a celestial manicure?
You just need silver nail polish andthe sponge techniqueto create this out-of-this-world base.
Vintage Frames
The most precious art is framed, and these florals are no exception.
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The thick black perimeter trimmed in gold gives this mani a vintage flair.
Matte and Neutral
Here’s your daily reminder that nudes are far from boring!
These matte khaki nails are edgy and elevated.
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Shades Of Nude
Dip your toe (or should we say fingers?)
into the Skittle manicure trend with sheer, milky neutrals.
It’s the perfect subtle nail art for mani minimalists.
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Chrome Lime French
There are many ways to modernize a classic French manicure.
For example: Instead of white tips, go for a popular seasonal color likegreenorgold.
And instead of a shiny or matte finish, trychromefor a metallic effect.
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Apply at least two coats of polish to get this rich, saturated color.
Accessorizing with silver or gold just makes the look all the more opulent.
There are infinite ways to wear the colors, including this easy-to-DIY swirl design.
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