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Today on Prada & Pearls we’re sharing the ultimate guide for short nails! Not all of us are gifted with long, strong claws and that’s okay! There are so many cute nail designs out there for shorter nails that are fun and stylish.
Whether I’m going to a salon or doing them myself, it’s so fun to get some inspiration! That’s why I wanted to put together a collection of my favourite designs, so you can figure out what style you want to try!
Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future! Also bookmark this page so you can reference it in the future!
Products we recommend
To achieve some of these styles below, we recommend using some products that will make it a lot easier to achieve the result you want. If you’re wanting to try out matte march nails at home, we recommend getting this matte nail polish:
It easily turns any nails matte. Play around with it! Any design can be mattified. To be able to hand draw on bows or other small details like swirls, we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
More Seasonal Nail Content
Looking for more seasonal manicure ideas? Check out our related posts here:
Spring: 50+ Spring Nails You Need To Try This Season!
Summer: 50+ Summer Nails To Give You Inspiration!
Fall: 50+ Fall Nails Inspiration You Need To Try!
Winter: 50+ Winter Nails To Try Out This Season!
The Ultimate Guide For Short Nails!
Below we have rounded up our favourite short nail designs by season. Therefore make sure you bookmark this page to save it for later so you can get inspiration all year round!
This guide starts with spring and ends with winter. With that said, depending on what you’re looking for, really any of these designs can be done at any point during the year! Don’t let this guide stop you from rocking hot pink tips in the middle of winter!
Spring Nails
We’re kicking off this guide with spring! Here you’ll find stunning pastels, florals and neutrals perfect for the first season of the year!
1) Baby Blues by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
2) White Nude by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
3) Green and pink side French by Get Tipsy Nails
Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails
4) Perfect Florals by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
5) Ombre Swirls by The Hot Blend
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
6) Lavender Glitter by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
7) Cute Florals by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
8) Perfect Lavender by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
9) Pastel French by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
10) Flower Power by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
11) Perfect Mint by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
12) Lavender Love by Bethany
Image and nail art via @nailsbybethany_
13) Pastel Abstract by Amber
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
14) Glitter Swirls by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
15) Double Pastel by Ravi
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
16) Short Glazed by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
17) Delicate Florals by Safi
Image and nail art via @safinailstudio
18) Pink Florals by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
19) Spring Shades by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
20) Sunshine Yellow by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
21) Purple Swirls by Bagabieva Nails
Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails
22) Pastel Swirls by Bagabieva Nails
23) Black and white by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
24) Abstract Patels by The Hot Blend
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
25) Pastel Green by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
26) Classic Spring by Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
Summer Nails
Next up is summer! This is the time to break out all those bright colors and try out something more bold.
1) Green Outlines by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
2) Orange Swirls by Aimee
Image and nail art via @aimeestokesbeauty
3) Perfect Tip by Ravi
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
4) Neon Orange by Amber
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
5) Bright side French by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
6) Neon Summer by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
7) Monochrome Florals by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
8) Shades of Blue by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails
9) Summer Pink by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
10) Cute Cherries by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
11) Polka Dots by Tori
Image and nail art via @tori.nailedit
12) Teal Tips by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
13) Abstract Blue by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
14) Tangerine Dreams by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
15) Butterflies by Ravi
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
16) Y2K Vibes by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
17) Hot Pink Tips by Bagabieva Nails
Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails
18) Bright Blue Tips by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
19) Rainbow by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
20) Summer Blues by Aimee
Image and nail art via @aimeestokesbeauty
21) Perfect Swirls by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
22) Fresh White by Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
23) Perfect Pink by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
Short Nails Fall
With fall, think earth tones and more muted palettes. With the cooler weather rolling in, it’s the perfect time to try out some of those darker tones.
1) Bottega Green by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
2) Autumn Tips by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
3) Autumn Pink by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
4) Fall Nude by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
5) Olive and Gold by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
6) Perfect Burgundy by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
7) Brown Swirls by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
8) Autumn Orange by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
9) Everything Fall by Makayla
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
10) Blocked Swirls by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
11) Blackberry by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
12) Shades of Burgundy by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
13) Mocha Side French by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
14) Black Dots by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
15) Woody by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
16) Tort Tips by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
17) Shades of Fall by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
18) Olive by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
19) Perfect Tort by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
20) Shades of Green by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworkbyamy
21) Abstract Monochrome by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
22) Autumn Swirls by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
23) Fall Florals by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
24) Chocolate Gloss by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
Winter Nails
Finally winter brings dark tones but also some brights with the holiday season!
1) Winter Teal by Namoro
2) Winter White by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
3) Monochrome Tips by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
4) Invisible French by Tori
Image and nail art @tori.nailedit
5) Grey Shades by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
6) Deep Red by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
7) Deep Blue by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
8) Double French by Anna
Image and nail art via @annagracenails_
9) Gold and Blue by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
10) Forest Green Abstract by Amy
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
11) Silver Tips by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
12) Short Pearl by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
13) Deep Royal Blue by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
14) Touches of Sparkle by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
15) Monochrome Swirls by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
16) Winter Red by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
17) Matte Black Tips by Get Tipsy Nails
Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails
18) Deep wine by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
19) Gold Tips by Ravi
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
20) Winter Blues by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
21) Winter Teal by Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
22) Glossy Green by Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
23) Jet Black by Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
We hope you loved all of these stunning short nails! Make sure to bookmark this page to reference it all year round! All pin these images to Pinterest to share with friends.