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Short nails are having a major moment and summer is the perfect time to show them off! Whether you’re hitting the beach, heading to a backyard BBQ, or just soaking up the sunshine, a cute mani can instantly elevate your summer style.
And the best part? Short summer nails are low-maintenance, super versatile, and totally on trend.
From bold brights and playful patterns to fun fruits and minimalist designs, I’ve rounded up 50+ short summer nail ideas you’ll want to copy ASAP. These manis are fun, fresh, and perfect for keeping things cute all season long!
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The Best Short Summer Nails You Need To Copy This Season!
If you’re looking for more nail content, check out the accounts tagged below. They have so many fun designs you can try out!
52) Lime Green via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
51) Glossy Blue via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
50) Colorful Tips via Leah
Image and nail art via @byleah.x
49) Pink Coral via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
48) Blue squiggle tips via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
47) Ombre Pink via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
46) Fun Stripes via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
45) Pop of lemon via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
44) Party Mix via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
43) Ombre Tips via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
42) Perfect Green via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
41) Cute Details via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
40) Shades of Orange via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
39) Pink Aura Nails via Marnie
Image and nail art via @thenaillologist
38) Blue & Orange via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
37) Blue Swirls via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
36) Fruit Salad Nails via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
35) Bright Lime Tips via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @nailchark
34) Rainbow Florals via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
33) Cute Swirls via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
32) Perfect Cherries via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
31) Hot Pink Details via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
30) Red Chrome via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
29) Double Tips via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
28) Aqua Details via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
27) Blue and Green Swirls via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
26) Fruit Tips via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
25) Bright Neon via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
24) Ombre Stars via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
23) Summer Tips via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
22) Perfect Ombre via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
21) Bright Florals via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
20) Evil Eye French Tip via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
19) Tangerine Tips via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
18) Mini Florals via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
17) Pretty in Pink via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
16) Deep Blue via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
15) Cute Color Combo via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
14) Pretty Details via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
13) Yellow Tips via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
12) Sequin Petals via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
11) Cute and Pink via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
10) Tangerine Tips via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
9) Electric blue via Peachi Nals
Image and nail art via @peachinails
8) Cherries via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
7) Bright Abstract via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
6) Orange Swirls via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
5) Summer Swirls via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
4) Auqa Tips via Leah
Image and nail art via @byleah.x
3) Lemon Lime via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
2) Limoncello Tips via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
1) Blooming Florals via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
We hope you loved all of these fun short summer nails! There’s so many cute designs to choose from that work all season long.