It would seem that just recently our women’s world was overwhelmed by the fashion for long, sharp or square nails. However, time moves, fashion changes, and now at the peak of popularity is a completely opposite option - short nail length. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the features of manicure for short nails, show you the most fashionable shades for short-length nail designs, and also talk about the most stylish manicure ideas for short nails.

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Features of manicure for short nails

Short nail lengths have come into fashion relatively recently, but have already gained the love of many women. This is due to the fact that this length is ideal for performing any household chores or maintaining an active lifestyle. After all, it is very difficult to imagine a woman with long nails doing rock climbing or loving kayaking or hiking.

However, some people mistakenly think that there is nothing you can do with short nails other than painting them a single color. As you probably already guessed, this is a completely false statement.

On short nails you can also create real masterpieces of manicure art. The main thing is to follow a few simple tips:

1. If this is not a summer design, then it is better to avoid very bright colors (especially mixing them). On short nails, such a manicure can look very ridiculous.
2. Try not to overload your nails with decor. If these are rhinestones, then a minimum and preferably small ones. If these are drawings, then they are also not too saturated (thick).
3. To make your fingers appear visually longer, you need to use varnishes in warm pastel colors (preferably nude shades).

However, it is worth remembering that each has its own “short” length, and its own structural features of the fingers and hands. Everything is purely individual. Therefore, it is necessary to approach with professionalism the choice of not only manicure design, but also the shape of the nails. And you need to start with the form.

By following these simple rules, you will always have a stunning manicure, even with short nails.

Fashionable shades for manicure for short nails

As a rule, nail technicians do not place any special restrictions on the color scheme for manicures for short nails. It can be any fashionable shades from delicate pastel tones to dark shades. The color of the manicure depends on the time of year, the mood and image of the woman.

We have selected the 5 most stylish shades for manicures for short nails:

1. Stylish grey;
2. Mysterious emerald;
3. Deep navy blue;
4. Delicate pastel;
5. Unforgettably bright.

Stylish gray

Gray color for manicure is quite ambiguous. Over the course of several seasons, it has not lost its popularity. It’s quite difficult to say why this particular shade is so loved by women. Most likely this is due to the fact that it is completely unobtrusive and can be easily combined with various techniques and all kinds of decor.

Gray color in manicure looks especially beautiful in combination with pastel colors.

Gray manicure is often complemented with a design with glitter on one or two fingers. This manicure is suitable for both an everyday look and a festive occasion.

Noble emerald

Manicure for short nails is very popular in emerald or green.

This shade looks very noble and elegant. A manicure in such colors cannot be considered ordinary. It is not suitable for all women.

Emerald manicure looks very good in the autumn or winter season.

Emerald color has many shades, and each of them is special in its own way.

A manicure using the cat's eye technique looks great in emerald color. Even on short nails it looks simply incredible.

A manicure in emerald color does not particularly need any additional decorations. However, if you still want to add something to it, you can use a little sparkle or a couple of rhinestones.

Deep bright blue

Luxurious bright blue shade also very popular among manicures for short nails. It can be used in various seasonal nail designs and for regular everyday manicure.

If you want something festive, you can add decor from small sparkles, creating a kind of ombre on your nails.

Blue manicure also looks very beautiful if you complement it with a decorative pattern of rhinestones.

Speaking of color combinations, one cannot fail to mention the black and blue manicure. This option always looks especially stylish.

Delicate pastel

If you want to visually lengthen your fingers, then pastel manicure For short nails your ideal option.

Using soft nude, peach and beige tones, even very short nails will appear longer.

Don't forget about the decor. Pastel shades, complemented by light, unobtrusive sparkles or a few shiny drops of rhinestones, can create a real holiday option from an ordinary everyday look.

Inimitable bright

Previously, we made a reservation that excessively bright colors on a short manicure may be inappropriate. However, those ladies whose lives lack bright colors and emotions simply cannot do without a stunning, juicy manicure.

As a rule, this design option for short nails becomes especially popular in the summer. It is in the summer that you want as many bright colors as possible, rich shades reminiscent of sunsets or ripe fruits and berries.

Often bright manicures are done with neon polish. This varnish is distinguished by the fact that under the influence of ultraviolet rays it begins to glow, that is, to luminesce.

Bright nail designs can be made using absolutely any technique, from the now super fashionable geometry to mind-blowing slider designs.

Stylish manicure ideas for short nails

Manicures for short nails have the same variety of design ideas as manicures for long or medium nails. Here you will find classic options, fashionable new items, and a lot of interesting and unusual things.

Short manicure with foil

A design with foil looks very unusual and beautiful on short nails. It can be the same or different colors. This can be a decor for one or two fingers, or perhaps a complete covering of the entire nail. It all depends on the imagination of the master and the preferences of the client.

Using foil design you can create an effect broken glass or even leopard prints.

The design with colored foil on black gel polish looks incredibly beautiful.

Foil can be of several types:

• In the form of stripes;
• In the form of records.

The design with foil stripes also looks very interesting and unusual.

Most popular matte

For several seasons, matte nail coating has not left the leadership podium. It came in contrast to gloss quite recently, but has already won great love among women.

Short nails do not interfere with creating a beautiful matte design. The main thing is to follow one simple rule: the less voluminous decor, the better. Therefore, if you add rhinestones to the design of a short manicure, then only small ones.

Separately, it is worth noting the matte manicure with the effect of raindrops. This design is especially relevant in the autumn. It looks very unusual and original.

Classic and new French design

Many people think that the classic French style is taboo for short nails. This is absolutely not true. a professional nail technician is able to create a truly French design even on a short length.

However, no one can be surprised by the classic French manicure anymore, so manicurists are coming up with new interesting designs based on it.

For example, a French jacket complemented with decor from a floral pattern, monograms and rhinestones would be an excellent everyday or even wedding option.

Recently, colored French or French, complemented by decorative molding, has also become very popular. However, on short nails, such sculpting should be done with extreme caution so as not to overload the manicure.

Chic seasonal design for short nails

Well, where would we be without seasonal designs for short nails? Here, nail service masters presented a huge number of various decorative options using various techniques and elements.

For summer options, this is a design made of fruits or summer flowers, using bright shades.

Autumn design assumes the presence of some autumn attributes on the nails. For example, these could be beautiful maple leaves. Colors can be either bright or slightly muted.

The winter version of the decor is, of course, snowflakes and beautiful patterns in the form of monograms.

And spring manicure for short nails is a combination of delicate flowers and twigs with warm pastel colors.

Slider design for short nails

And for those who don’t want to spend a lot of time decorating their nails with a nail technician, they came up with sliders - special stickers with a ready-made design. You just need to soak it in water and carefully transfer it to your nails.

High-quality sliders are very difficult to distinguish from a drawing made by hand by a master.

Some more chic ideas for short nail designs.

Fortunately, short nails have become fashionable in recent years. This made life much easier for the fair sex, because with long claws it is difficult to type on a keyboard, fasten clasps on chains, cook, etc. And men do not always consider such “piercing and cutting weapons” sexy. In our selection you will find many ideas for holiday and daily manicure!

1. Neutral and accentuated

Neutral colors look best on short nails, so don't shy away from a color just because you think it's boring. Instead, surprise with an accent nail because sometimes all you need is a little sparkle.

2. Neutral and glamorous

By painting your nails with a neutral polish, you can easily choose incredible designs to match them. See how these floral curves lengthen even the shortest nails!

3. Bright and accented

Even if you have short nails, you can still use a bright polish! Just create a subtle accent with a muted color - neon always goes well with white!

4. Spectacular drawings

Dark colors often emphasize the beautiful shape of nails and hands. All you need is a little skill. Even handmade hearts will work to accentuate this!

5. Polka Dot Tips: French

As you can see, French manicure in all its variations is excellent for short nails. In this picture, the white color emphasizes the shape of the nail, and the original tip lengthens the nail and attracts attention.

6. Colored and accented tips: French

Who said that the tips of a French manicure have to be natural or white? Add color and don't forget about an accent nail that will draw attention away from the length.

You can avoid stripes on clothes, but use them on your nails! See how diagonal stripes add length, especially if your nails are square-shaped with slightly rounded corners.

You will not spoil anything by choosing a neutral base, and you will have a great opportunity to use a completely unpredictable, even “wild” design for an accent nail. Grrr!

You may think that with short nails you don't have the opportunity to experiment with designs, but this is actually not true at all. Don't be afraid to experiment, even if you have a different design on each nail.

10. Ideas for French manicure

We offer another option for French manicure, which is ideal even for very short nails. Paint the tip of your nail, make sure the polish is clear and glossy and, again, don't forget the glitter!

11. Bright and bold

Short nails look just as good with a bright, bold design as long ones. Choose a base color that's a very bright shade and experiment with different designs—there's no hard and fast rule that you can have just one accent nail.

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When you are looking for ideas for short nails, you will find many options with French manicure. Here, sparkles and smoothly drawn lines draw attention to the length of the nail, but for the best effect it is extremely important to give the lines a beautiful shape.

In fact, you won't ruin anything by using lines, no matter what base polish you choose. Although you should definitely choose something bright to highlight the silver stripes!

14. Sequins and stars

Don't worry, even if you have short nails, you can still give yourself an artsy manicure. Bring it to life with confetti or even sparkles and stars.

15. Ideas with red color

In fact, red polish looks great on short nails, so don't be afraid to use it. However, to show off your short nails and give them a sassy look, use animal prints.

16. Pretty pink

A light, somewhat Chanel-like pink like this one makes a wonderful base. Experiment with accents and designs, especially go for a lunar French manicure!

17. Color madness

Whether you choose purple, pink, coral or green, playing with polishes within the same color scheme will serve you well. Just choose your favorite color and go!

18. Jewelry

If you have a steady hand, add some embellishment to your elegant manicure. A black base works best here.

19. Natural and shiny

It is impossible to describe the beauty of nude polish on short nails. Make sure this manicure doesn't look boring with a glitter accent.

20. All sparkles

The truth is, glitter almost always looks chic on your nails. Just try not to overdo it with big glitters, small ones like these will look much better.

21. Ethnic patterns

Do you really have a steady hand? After all, ethnic patterns look perfect on short nails, and now it’s the squeak of the season.

22. Simple red

As mentioned earlier, red looks great on short nails. If you want something simple, but at the same time sophisticated, then use a seductive red!

Photo selections of different manicure options, tips on choosing and applying varnish on short nails.

RULES FOR AN IDEAL MANICURE ON SHORT NAILS

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• When choosing what shape to give your nails, focus on the shape of your fingers. But keep in mind that short almond-shaped or “soft square” shapes look best: rounded tips at this length will shorten the nails.
• A plain manicure is the best option for short nails. On long ones, bright colors often look too provocative, but on short ones they will seem more delicate.
• If you love French manicure, try repeating it in the following variation. Apply nail polish that matches your skin tone, and mark the edge of the nail with a very thin white line. This way, without any extra effort, your fingers will look slender and well-groomed.
• It is better to use special stickers and stamping on long nails, but you can allow yourself one small design on each nail.
• The simplest scheme for applying polish on short nails looks like this: draw a strip along the center of the nail, starting from its root, and then two more of the same on the sides of the main one.

3 WAYS TO MAKE SHORT NAILS LONGER

1. Watch your cuticles! This rule is relevant for nails of any length, but in the case of short ones it is especially important to follow it: if you move the cuticle, the nail plate will lengthen a little. The cuticle performs protective functions, so cutting it is not recommended. It is better to first soften the cuticle using a special product and then push it away with an orange stick.
2. Perhaps the most effective way to quickly lengthen your nails is to draw vertical stripes. Your task is to create a contrast between the stripes and the base so that they do not mix.
3. Diagonal stripes will also help lengthen the nail plate a little. Don't be afraid to experiment with rich colors: red, dark green and gold polishes.

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HOW TO CHOOSE POLISH FOR SHORT NAILS?

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• Nude and pastel polishes are the best choice for short nails. They seem to continue the line of the fingers, making them visually thinner and more graceful. Choose shades that are a shade or two lighter than your skin tone for maximum impact.
• If you use dark shades of varnish, you do not need to paint over the entire nail plate. Leave 1mm of space on each side unpainted: this will also help create the illusion of thinner, elongated fingers.
• No less important than color is the texture of the varnish. Matte and glossy varnishes are your true friends, but glitter is best avoided: your nails will look even shorter.
• Pink, purple, green and blue shades will also perfectly highlight the beauty of short nails.
• If you have fair skin, choose dark red and plum polishes, which will create a bright contrast and help draw attention to your nails. Dark and tanned skin is more suitable for orange or, for example, scarlet nail polish (we told you more about how to choose a nail polish to suit your skin tone here).

FASHIONABLE MANICURE 2017 FOR SHORT NAILS: 5 IDEAS

Despite the fact that short nails do not have a large surface area, they provide a wide area for activity. All the most important trends in manicure can – and should! – try on short nails. We tell you how to quickly and easily diversify your manicure.

Ombre

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In recent seasons, gradient nails have been one of the most fashionable manicure options, which often appears at fashion shows, in popular beauty blogs and on the red carpet. To replicate it at home, you will need two polishes from the same range of shades, as well as a regular makeup sponge.

• Paint one half of the nail with a darker color of polish, the other with a lighter color.
  In the same sequence, apply varnishes of the two shades used to the two halves of the sponge.
• Then apply the sponge to the border between the flowers. It is important to apply polish to the sponge each time you work on an individual nail.
• Remove excess polish that has gone beyond the borders with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.

If you can’t create a gradient on your nails, try a simplified version. Paint your nails with different polishes of similar shades - so that the gradient is noticeable not on one nail, but when moving from the thumb to the little finger.

Metallic

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Feel free to use metallic polishes. On long nails they quickly chip at the tips, but on short nails they will “live” a little longer. Today, all options for “steel” manicure are in fashion: paint silver stripes on your nails, try a “mirror” or chrome manicure, decorate your nails with foil. Or just paint a bright silver stripe on your nails.

Geometry

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Strict geometric designs attract attention, but most of them do not require the participation of a manicurist: you can easily do it on your own.

1. The simplest option is the one in which the tip of the nail is decorated with a clear “arrow”. Draw two lines with a thin manicure brush so that they connect and form an acute angle, “looking” upward - towards the tip of the nail.
2. The second option is to glue strips of masking tape diagonally one at a time: the tape will act as a ruler. Paint the space above the corner with a bright color, leaving the “bottom” bare. This manicure option will help visually stretch the nail plate.

Manicure with dots

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Another simple and fashionable design option that will help visually lengthen the nail plate is a “speckled” manicure.

1. Paint your nails with any polish in one or two layers, let it dry thoroughly.
2. Take any thin brush (manicure or regular, for painting) and place neat dots on your nails with a contrasting shade.
3. You can arrange the dots in a chaotic order, but if you want to make your fingers more graceful, follow a strict sequence: at the base of the nail the dots should be larger than at the tips.

It is important to ensure that the varnish on the brush does not thicken: periodically you need to wash it off with nail polish remover and dip the brush into the bottle again.

"Space" manicure

An Instagram trend that refuses to give up its position. Apply a thicker dark shade - black or deep blue - to the first coat of varnish. Then spread the white polish using a sponge to create a cosmic haze effect. Without waiting for this layer to dry, apply any polish with fine shimmer in the same way. Ready!

MANICURE FOR SHORT NAILS AT HOME

The easiest way to quickly create a manicure for short nails is to cover them with colored varnish. But before that you need to do several important beauty manipulations.

1. Remove any remaining old polish with nail polish remover.
2. Shape your nails by finishing the edges with a nail file.
3. Apply cuticle remover and gently push it with an orange stick closer to the root of the nail.
4. Use a moisturizer or oil and massage the cuticle area properly. Be sure to apply nail degreaser after this or wipe the surface again with nail polish remover.
5. Apply a base coat to prevent yellowing of your nails. Use the product even if you are going to paint your nails with a light nude polish.

COLOR SOLUTIONS FOR SHORT NAILS

Beauty brands produce polishes in hundreds of shades - and girls who prefer short nails can “try on” any.

Dark manicure

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Black, brown or trendy taupe? Glossy or matte effect? There are no more restrictions! Including seasonal ones: by summer, update your nail polish palette by adding dark cherry, deep purple and khaki shades. These will perfectly highlight a golden tan.

To make the dark shade look more saturated and deep, apply white varnish as a second layer (after the base coat).

Light manicure

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Light-colored nail polish is the choice for those times when you don’t want to decide anything: soft peach or just transparent polish will suit both evening and office wear. There is nothing to say about the wedding.

If the light varnish has chipped after a couple of days, and there is no time to renew it, go over the contour with a bright varnish to hide the chips. You will get an interesting version of French manicure.

Bright manicure

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Juicy shades of nail polishes today can be combined in any way. Tired of monochromatic manicure? Try painting each finger a different color, like at Ashish, or choose a different shade for each hand, like they did at Fashion East. To extend the life of your manicure, remember the following advice: always paint the tips of your nails not only on top, but also on the sides, as if “enveloping” them with varnish.

White manicure

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Use white polish in a monochromatic manicure if you want to highlight your tan. In other cases, be sure to complement it with nail art: vertical stripes or dots (at the base of the nails). The color white itself does not paint short nails on pale fingers.

Red manicure

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Choose a shade of red depending on your skin tone. If you have fair skin, choose a classic red with a cool undertone - you can be guided, for example, by the color of the sole of Christian Louboutin shoes. For girls with dark or olive skin, red polishes with orange pigments are suitable, and for dark-skinned girls - with a wine color bias.

Pink manicure

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Fuchsia or dusty rose? Again, it all depends on the color of the skin: almost all shades with cool pigments are suitable for fair-skinned people, pink-peach ones are suitable for girls with medium skin tones, and a tan will best highlight Barbie’s favorite color.

Beige manicure

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The cuticle will help you choose the right shade of nude nail polish. Pay attention to how it looks after a manicure: if it has a reddish or grayish tint, it means that the coating of this particular color is definitely not suitable for you.

Blue manicure

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Did you know that the blue hue of nail polish can affect your entire look? For example, a sea green varnish will help “rejuvenate” your hands, while neon blue will make them appear smaller.

Black manicure

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When using black varnish, follow some specific tips. First, always apply a base coat underneath the polish to ensure the coating spreads evenly. Secondly, before using it, run a brush along the edges of the neck to remove excess product. Third, apply cuticle oil around your nail before removing it. This way the pigment will not leave streaks on the skin.

POPULAR TYPES OF MANICURE FOR SHORT NAILS

Besides a single-color manicure, girls with short nails have dozens of different designs to try. We talk about the most popular and interesting ones.

Glitter manicure

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We have already discussed that using glitter by itself on all nails is undesirable, but this does not mean that you should deny yourself the pleasure of having a shiny and festive manicure. If you still want to use glitter polish in your manicure, you don’t need to paint over the entire nail plate, make a bright accent on the tip of the nail using the French manicure technique. Or paint only one nail completely, and decorate the rest with bright, plain varnishes.

Lunar manicure

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A lunar manicure will help to visually lengthen your nail. There are two versions of it: the design either follows the outline of the nail plate, sometimes along its entire length, or follows the shape of the hole at the base of the nail. Both options will help lengthen your nails, but in the second case you should proceed as follows: paint the hole at the base of the nail with a light shade, and apply a bright contrasting varnish to the rest of the nail plate.

Manicure with rhinestones

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Who said that a manicure with rhinestones is not suitable for a day out? Just keep it to yourself: stick a modest sparkling stone on one nail. In all other cases, you don’t have to limit yourself in any way: look for inspiration in our photo selection.

Matte manicure

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When choosing a matte nail polish, keep in mind that it will last less than its “colleague” with a glossy sheen. To extend the life of your manicure, use another additional transparent coating (it should also be matte!): this action will seal the effect.

French manicure

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We discussed the topic of French manicure in detail in a separate article: it will be an excellent solution for nails of any length. In the case of short ones, pay close attention to the thickness of the strip at the tip of the nail: too wide will visually shorten it even more.

With a pattern

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Funny faces, images of fruits, a “marble” effect or bright geometric shapes? Find your ideal option!

What manicure do you prefer?Be sure to write about it in the comments!

Manicures for short nails, photos of which you can see in this article, are considered relevant in the coming year. All modern fashionistas know that this year naturalness and naturalness are in fashion, which means that extended long nails have lost their relevance. Short, well-groomed nails are what you need to work on in order to be considered a fashionable, stylish and modern girl.

Manicure for short nails: 6 fashion trends 2017

In this article we will try to post as many photos as possible of manicure 2017 for short nails. Well-groomed hands are the calling card of any woman, and we consider it our duty to talk about how to create trendy and stylish nail art. Let's start the fashion review!

• No cat nails!

This year the priority is naturalness and naturalness. And what could look more natural than oval nail shapes?

• Color is everything!

It must be said that this year stylists were unable to find a consensus and published a rather controversial list of the most fashionable colors for the spring-summer season. Firstly, beige¸ pastel and delicate shades have been declared an absolute trend, which give a woman elegance, restraint and charm. Now you can make a manicure that will look no less elegant than nail art with bright colors and patterns.

But do not forget that flashy tones are also in fashion, such as blood scarlet, purple, emerald, sophisticated white, orange and many others. Nail art using black polishes will never lose its popularity.

• Monochromatic

One of the general trends includes a single-color manicure. It must be done with gel polish or regular polish, observing all the rules of frequency and neatness. Any flaw, for example, an untreated cuticle or an irregular shape, will immediately catch your eye and spoil the aesthetic appeal of the manicure. In the photo you can see how beautiful a shellac manicure looks on short nails. To give it originality, active use of decorations in the form of rhinestones and stones is allowed.

• Uniform pattern

This year, beautiful designs in the form of stripes, zigzags, arcs and semi-arcs are relevant. To create beautiful and even lines, craftsmen actively use a device called stamping.

• Texture powder

This decoration is especially popular this year. Its use helps create a relief surface on plain nails. Powder can be bought at any cosmetic store. There are options with glitter, they can be used to create evening nail art.

• Matte

About six months ago, matte glosses and lipsticks came into fashion. Following this, special tools appeared that made it possible to achieve the same effect when creating a manicure. This nail design looks very stylish and attractive, especially in combination with glossy surfaces. If you create a combination of glossy and matte surfaces, the effect will be simply stunning. Depending on the color, you can create either sexually provocative or discreetly flirtatious nail art.

Fashionable techniques

It is not enough to adhere to the rules in the color and shape of the nail. Nail art should also be properly decorated. Let's move on to a description of current techniques that will be especially popular this year.

• Gradient

In the photo you can see how attractive a manicure done with gel on short nails looks. Ombre, or gradient, became known to our fashionistas several years ago, when Hollywood stars began to show hair dyed in this way. Gradually, this technique became firmly established in the methodology for creating beautiful and sophisticated nail art.

The technique is as follows: layers of varnish are applied to the nails in such a way as to create a smooth horizontal transition from one color to another. Moreover, this year it is recommended to use not similar shades, but sharp colors that contrast with each other. You can make a combination of pale and bright - this effect will be especially good for evening outings and special events.

• Lace

What associations do you have when you spend a long time looking at a lace dress in a store? Most likely, it awakens notes of warmth, tenderness and coquetry in you. Nowadays, lace has long passed into the category of classics, which means that this pattern will never go out of fashion. Lace on nails is an absolute trend for the coming season. Openwork weaving looks equally elegant on the fingers of women of different ages and nationalities. With such nail art, there is no shame in showing up at a serious gala event, going to a friend’s wedding, or being on a romantic date with the man of your dreams.

Also, lace, due to its lightness and airiness, goes well with a summer wardrobe. And if you transfer the design of the openwork detail of the dress onto your nails, the effect will be simply amazing!

Advice! In order for lace on nails to retain its beauty and natural attractiveness for as long as possible, manicures on short nails must be done with gel polish.

• Stylish graphics

Without exaggeration, graphic nail art can be called the most popular this year. And all because this technique has a number of advantages.
For example, we can safely talk about its uniqueness. A large number of geometric shapes with beautiful straight lines creates a unique play of shapes. This manicure can easily be called a masterpiece of art. If you ask a specialist about this question, most likely after half an hour complex and ornate designs will appear on your nails. If you want to realize your fantasies yourself, for the first time you can get by with drawing a chessboard, parallel lines, and zigzags.

• Rhinestones

How can you surprise others at a gala evening, when there are a lot of ladies around in elegant dresses and expensive jewelry? Don't know? And we will answer - a stylish and fashionable manicure with rhinestones. On short nails, stones will look amazing. Making jewelry is not as difficult as it seems. It doesn't cost you anything to do this nail art yourself. You just need to buy a set of jewelry in the store, make a monochromatic manicure and glue beautiful rhinestones to the finished design. Nail art can be done before a date, celebration or going to a nightclub.

Advice! Designers recommend making jewelry not on all fingers, but, for example, on the ring and middle fingers. They can be located on the entire surface of the nail, or they can be placed on the lunula. In general, the main thing is to show your imagination.

• Elegant French

There are plenty of opportunities to create a stylish French manicure for short nails. Looking through the photos, you can see how diverse the design options are. A beautiful smile can be made both in a classic design and in the form of geometric shapes, such as a triangle or semicircle. A “reverse” smile looks no less impressive when a contrasting line is drawn at the base of the plate. This manicure can be done for going to work, personal meetings with girlfriends and friends, going for walks and going to the cinema. Nail art decorated with rhinestones can also be shown at a special event. In general, the French nail design technique has become the most popular precisely because of its versatility.

• Mirror manicure

Here we are not talking about fully formed nails, but only about highlighting certain fingers. If you make a monochromatic manicure and decorate it with mirror or metal elements, the effect will be simply amazing! To create “festive” nail art, you can add a scattering of beautiful stones or rhinestones coated with metal.

• Space

If you have not encountered such masterpieces, it will be extremely difficult to tell you in words how magnificent they are. We are attaching a photo to help you. Are you now convinced of the beauty of space manicure for short nails? Here we use varnishes with a three-dimensional image, drawings of distant planets and bright stars that flicker under the rays of light. I must say that it is very difficult for a beginner to perform such nail art - it will require a lot of effort and skills. First, visit a beauty salon, where you can watch a master at work, and then try to bring your ideas to life at home. Stores sell large quantities of varnishes that can convey the depth of space and the brilliance of distant stars.

Let's sum it up

In order to be known as a real fashionista and stylish beauty this year, it is necessary, first of all (we are not talking about hair, coloring, eyelash extensions and other important points), to cut your nails short. The optimal length is considered to be 3-5 millimeters. Short nails are in trend today, so don’t try to extend them and make them unrealistically long.

It is worth paying attention to the shape of your nails. This year, natural oval nails are in high esteem. But there are also exceptions. Sometimes the shape and length of the fingers does not allow making a refined oval, then girls are not forbidden to give them a square shape. But remember, cat’s claws, popular in past seasons, are now considered bad manners.

Since we have decided to summarize the article, it is worth talking about colors. Since naturalness is held in high esteem, a manicure for daily trips to work, shopping or walking around the city must maintain certain tones. The presence of beige, nude, muted mint, pistachio, olive, and peach tones is welcome. In such a palette, even a single-color manicure will look simply stunning. If monotony bothers you, all kinds of decorations in the form of rhinestones, stones or patterns will help to dilute it.

At parties, special events or personal meetings, it is not forbidden to have a bright manicure. This year, scarlet, blue, blue and other flashy tones are especially popular. The only point that you need to pay attention to is the harmonious compatibility with clothes, shoes and accessories.

Some types of manicure for short nails, such as French, can be done at home. But such fashion trends as lace or gradient are best done in beauty salons. An experienced master, if, of course, he has the proper knowledge and skills, is always ready to decorate your fingers with the latest fashion.

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Looking through numerous photos of manicures, I am always glad that the time of long, pointed nails with a bunch of rhinestones is long gone. Modern manicure has become simpler, more versatile and stylish.

Modern women increasingly prefer short nails. Firstly, it is more convenient. Many professions require exceptionally short nails, and, secondly, it will be easier to cope with household chores if you have short nails.

Among other benefits, short nails often look better and do not break off or peel, as weakened nails do when trying to grow them.

So if for some reason short nails are your option, all that remains is to choose the right manicure for short nails.

In this publication, I tried to collect as many different manicure options for short nails as possible, as well as photo and video tutorials on how to create it. And in order to consider the topic comprehensively, in this publication we will also talk about the basic rules for creating a manicure on short nails and ways to visually lengthen your nail.

5 rules for an ideal manicure on short nails:

1. Well-groomed nails. Nails require care and attention no less than hair or skin, for example. Remember that a beautiful manicure is not a bright color of varnish. A beautiful manicure is, first of all, clean, non-flaking or breaking nails. Sufficient intake of vitamins, nail baths, as well as selected care cosmetics (creams and oils) will prevent nail brittleness and yellowing of the nail plate.

2. Beautiful nail shape. Today, square nail shapes are in fashion, but this is not always a suitable option for short nails. So it's best to just stick to your natural nail shape while adjusting it slightly. Oval shaped nails look very beautiful and this shape is most suitable for manicure on short nails.

3. What should you avoid in manicure on short nails: voluminous designs, a large number of rhinestones. All this will only make the nail heavier, but will not decorate it.

4. Use base before applying varnish. In this case, the polish goes on more smoothly and your manicure lasts longer.

5. Choose the right color and design. This is exactly what will be discussed further.

Bright manicure for short nails

For some reason, there is an opinion that bright nail polish colors are not for short nails. This is not true at all. If your hands are well-groomed and your nails are beautifully shaped and the same length, it is quite possible to attract attention to them by choosing a bright manicure for short nails. It is believed that it is optimal to choose a shade based on your skin color. For those with white, pale skin, cool shades from icy blue to burgundy red work well. Warm colors from orange to grass green are good for those with dark skin. However, this is more of a hint when choosing a varnish than a rule that must be strictly followed.

Dark nail polish for short nails

Those with short nails are perhaps more wary of dark polishes than bright ones. Which is also not correct. Dark polish won't make your nails look longer, but that doesn't mean you can't create a stunning manicure with dark polish. You have a huge selection of varnishes at your disposal - from wine to black, from matte to varnishes with shimmer. All of them are perfect for manicure on short nails. You can add glitter (sparkles) or interesting stamps (stickers) to them.

Pastel colors for manicure on short nails

There are no problems with pastel colors. They are cute and a lot of people like them. In addition, the fashion for them has not gone away for several seasons.

Manicure designs for short nails

How to choose the right designs for manicure on short nails? The very first and obvious answer is to choose designs in a minimalist style. You can make a design on only one nail or decorate all nails with simple designs - dots, pots, stripes.

Photo master classes on creating a manicure design on small nails

In addition to the length of the nail, an important point is the size of the nail plate. The plate itself can be quite large and wide even with a meek nail. In this case, the range of suitable patterns expands sharply. If the nail area allows, you can use designs of flowers, colored geometric shapes, animals and anything that your imagination tells you in manicure on short nails.

Video master class on creating a beautiful manicure for short nails

French manicure

This classic manicure for short nails is suitable for almost all occasions - from office work to your own wedding. It makes your hands look really well-groomed and beautiful. The strip of white polish can be of different widths depending on the length of your nail. Thin stripes look more elegant. According to modern fashion trends, varnish does not have to be white. In order to diversify your French manicure on short nails, you can choose any colored polish.

How to make your nail look longer: a few manicure secrets for short nails

The first important point is to properly prepare your nails for applying varnish. Apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream to your nails and let it absorb well. Then put your hands in warm water with foam. Hold for 5-10 minutes until the cuticle becomes soft. After this, apply oil to the cuticle area (either special for nails or any other oil from olive to linseed) and carefully push back the cuticle with a social tool. This will make your nails more well-groomed and add a couple of millimeters to their length.

Then pay attention to the varnish. When choosing a manicure polish for short nails, the same rule applies as when choosing shoes. Everyone knows that light-colored shoes visually lengthen the leg. It's the same here. Choose a polish that is a shade lighter than your skin, then you will get the desired nail lengthening effect.

I also suggest watching a video on how to do a manicure on short nails, which will make your nails appear longer. The girl in this video used a manicure base, then applied a shade of nude polish that suited her and then painted a thin white stripe on the tip of the nail, and she tried not to follow her own nail shape, but to slightly adjust it.

Have a beautiful manicure!