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When it comes to nails, longer isn’t always better.
In fact, certain nail designs almost seem to lend themselves better to shorter lengths.
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Don’t believe us?
With crisp line drawings and romantic motifs, this manicure offers a modern take on the cult favorite.
Allover Floral
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What’s the best shape for shorter lengths?
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This delicatefloral printhas us sold.
Embellished Tips
Now this manicure is a minimalist’s dream with just a dash of opulent maximalism.
These sheer short nails would totally fly under the radar if it weren’t for those gold-beaded tips.
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A little bling certainly does go a long way.
We love the mismatched approach for added levity.
Byrdie Tip
“Use cuticle oil and hand cream daily,” advises Isa.
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“Each time you wash your hands push your cuticles back.”
Feeling Blue
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Proof that short nails can, indeed, rock trendy nail art.
This set features chrome, airbrushing, 3D texture, and French tipsall on short oval nails.
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These Chillhouse press-ons make it so easy you don’t even have to worry about carefully painting the design.
“Dont forget regular maintenance,” adds Isa.
Isa recommends a 240-grit file for the natural nail.
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Star Studded
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Spirit fingers, incoming.
Bright Duality
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Can’t decide on one color?
It’s super easy to maintain, but chic enough to wear to aformal event.
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50 Shades
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Can’t pick a shade?
This orange mani uses all different shades of orange to create pops of color that feel cohesive.
It’s all the autumnal goodness we could ask for.
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Who knew pink and green could be such a dream?
for this icy nail design.
The small design adds a pop of bright orange to an otherwise neutral mani.
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And, honestly, who doesn’t want rainbowcuticles?
It’s a Barbie dream!
Camo Print
Another unexpected option?
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A glossy iteration of camo in moody shades of blue and striking pops of black and white.
It’s giving all the roller rink nostalgia.
Dainty Hearts
Heart print is the new polka-dot print as far as we’re concerned.
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“Dont go too short,” says Isa.
While these leaves look hand-painted, you’re free to always opt for a sticker.
They’re easy enough to recreatejust apply some crafting tape and get to work.
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This mani is the perfect proof.
Sharp Lines
Create dimension across your nails with some perfectly placed lines for a fashionable design.
This combination of humble neutrals and neon stripes is sheer genius.
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Rainbow French Tips
Keeping shorter nails doesn’t mean you have to skimp on fun.
TheseFrench tipsare just lovely with bursts of cheerful hues.
Gold Foil Details
A simple burgundy mani gets a serious upgrade with gold foil accents.
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Get creative with the design and give each nail a unique splash of gold.
A cluster of rainbow dots meets wavy French tips to create this custom design that dare we sayfeels neutral.
Glitzy Tips
Keep it party-ready with these sparkly tips.
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Use tape to keep the lines clean and add as much glitter as your heart desires.
“Glitter nails are on trend,” says Galdina Jimenez, the North America Education Manager for OPI.
“The way you wear your glitter is up to you!”
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These nude nails with minimalist stripes are a breeze to recreate.
Vertical Bookends
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This under-over approach to color is totally dreamy.
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