These muted manis are always simple, sophisticated, and stunning.

Check them out, below.

Cocoa Nude Nails

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This cocoa nude manicure is so chic.

short nude nails

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The high-shine, shimmery polish and the cuticle cutouts elevate this neutral nail look.

In reality, it’s a trio of neutral shades.

The subtlegradient effectkeeps theminimalist maniexciting.

Cocoa Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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This matte masterpiece features intricate detailing and different designs on each nail, giving the manicure amismatched feel.

The two-tone color palette and fine-line detailing make this a mesmerizing mani.

These black-and-whitedaisiespop against the beige base.

Creamy Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Focus thegold polishon the tips of your nails to create a subtle gradient effect.

Add cool nail art to the mix to make the mani a bit more fun.

This example incorporates designs like smiley faces and ice cream drips.

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Asymmetrical Nude Nails

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Want a little splash of color?

Enhance your milky nude manicure with asymmetrical pastel tips.

Add a different color to each tip to give the nail look a playful edge.

Arched Matte Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Baby French Nude Nails

This might be the most perfectwedding manicure.

Mirrored Dewdrop Nude Nails

This sculpturaldewdrop manicureis a work of art.

Apply a barely-there nude polish to your nails and accent two fingers with the3D nails.

Daisy Dotted Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Skittle Daisy Nails

A rainbow of nude nail polishes?

We’re here for it.

After applying your base colors, use a nail art brush to create the simple little daisies.

Gold Ombre Tips - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Peachy Nude Nails

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For a super pared-back look, forego any nail art.

Letting your polish shine on its own is a classic way to sport a nude manicure.

Retro Matte Nude Nails

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Accentuate your tips with a rainbow of nude polishes.

Ice Cream Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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The design is pretty groovy, and relatively simple to recreate.

The matte texture takes the manicure to another level.

Rose Quartz Nails

A rose quartz-inspired manicure still falls into the nude territory.

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Choosing a translucent, shimmery nail polish makes achieving a “your nails but better” look easy.

Soft Pink Nude Nails

Prefer a rosy nail look?

Thisbaby pink manicurewill be right up your alley.

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Each manicure features a different shade on each nail to create a soft yet striking ombre effect.

Creamy Nude Nails

Go for a classic nude look with this creamy tan set.

The sandy shade is simple but absolutely striking.

Mirrored Dewdrop Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Shimmery Nude Nails

Choose a sparklyvelvet polishto make your nude manicure even more intriguing.

To keep the look balanced, add a swipe of plain tan polish along the cuticle.

Totally Nude Nails

When we think of nude nails, manicures like this come to mind.

Nude Skittle Daisy Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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This textbook example features the perfect barely-there polish with an ultra-glossy finish.

Marble Nude Nails

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Square nailsare trendingand for good reason.

This manicure highlights the beauty of square nails with nude polish and marble accent designs.

Pinky Peach Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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While the almond-shaped nails are coated with a glossy nude polish, a few fingers feature cool white accents.

One side features high-shine nude polish, while the other features bold cheetah print designs.

Matte Nude Nails

Don’t be afraid to play with texture.

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you’ve got the option to instantly enhance your nude polish by swiping on a matte top coat.

Lined Nude Nails

Get creative with your accent designs and add black stripes to your nails.

The eye-catching, dark lines pop against the milky nude base.

Rose Quartz Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Sheer Chrome Short Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Soft Pink Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Soft Sand Nude Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Sun-Kissed Shimmer Nails - Byrdie Short Nude Nail Ideas

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Glossy Natural Nails

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short square nude nails

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nude almond nails with white stripe accents

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nude nails with cheetah print accents

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matte nude nails

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short nude nails with black line designs

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