Just when you thought that nail art looks better for those with longer nails, then think again. Always remember that nail art makes every length look extra fabulous. It doesn’t mean that having shorter nails wouldn’t look as fab as those with longer ones. Plus! Nail arts are easier to do on short nails – time-saving too!
Grab those nail gel polish kit, because today, we’ve gather the best nail art for short nails, and some tips on how to do it.
Two-toned nail art
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Here’s a simple and sophisticated nail art you can do on your short nails. This two-toned style can be done by using tape to make a perfectly straight line. Also, the angular design helps give an impression of longer nails. You can choose from acrylic or matte nail polish. Perfect nail art for beginners too.
Neon Accent
If you can’t choose between any colors you should wear for the month, why not try two neon colors? Or rather create a neon accent whether the pinky finger. It looks dainty and playful, and perfect during this summer.
Emoji-inspired
Look cute and fancy with this emoji-inspired nail art. It can be achieved with three colors — nude, yellow, and black. Get a toothpick or a bobby pin to create the dotting on your smiley emoji. This type of nail art is also perfect for beginners – no need to make it perfect though – that’s the whole point.
Stickers
If you don’t feel like doing some nail art for your short nails, why not settle down for stickers, like the stars shown above. All you need is clean nails and clear nail polish, and you’re good to go.
Black French
Photo c/o Instagram/@nailsbymei
French tips are the trend in the ‘90s! We’re so used to white French tips, which is why a black French tip would be a great nail art whatever the occasion is. The best tip to make it easier to do is painting the white nail lacquer near the free edge of the nail and cleaning up the stripe with a brush dipped in polish remover.