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Short nails, big style! Get ready to embrace the beauty of spring with our curated collection of over 50 short nail designs that pack a punch.
As the flowers bloom and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to let your nails shine too! From chic pastels to bold patterns and everything in between, we’ve got you covered with a variety of short nail styles to elevate your spring look.
Whether you’re a busy bee on the go or just prefer a shorter nail length, these designs prove that short nails can be just as stunning and versatile as longer styles. So, grab your favorite polish shades, trim those nails, and let’s dive into the world of short spring nails that are sure to steal the spotlight!
Products we love
To achieve some of the 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 chrome nails at home for example, we recommend getting this chrome kit:
To be able to hand draw on the swirls we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
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The Trendiest Short Spring Nail Ideas
There are so many trends when it comes to short spring nails, that’s why we wanted to share some of our favourites, to help you decide what style to choose.
1. Delicate Floral Accents: Embrace the beauty of spring with delicate floral accents. Whether it’s mini blossoms, intricate petals, or minimalist floral patterns, these designs capture the essence of blooming gardens and fresh beginnings, making them the cutest design to try.
2. Pastel Perfection: Step into the softer side of spring with pastel perfection on your short nails. From pale pinks to muted blues and soft yellows, pastel hues are always fresh.
3. Geometric Minimalism: Keep it sleek and modern with geometric minimalism on your short nails. Clean lines, sharp angles, and minimalist shapes offer a contemporary twist to your manicure, adding a touch of sophistication and edge.
4. Playful Polka Dots: Add a pop of fun to your short nails with playful polka dots. Whether it’s classic black and white dots or colorful confetti-inspired designs, polka dots bring a sense of whimsy and playfulness to your manicure.
5. Vibrant Color Blocking: Make a bold statement with vibrant color blocking on your short nails. Bold and contrasting colors arranged in sleek blocks or funky patterns create an eye-catching and dynamic look that’s sure to turn heads wherever you go!
Time to Design
Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ amazing short spring nails, that will look good all year round. Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future.
If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple to Pinterest so you can reference them later. Or, bookmark this page to find it closer to your manicure date.
The Best Short Spring Nails You Need To Try This Season!
If you love these nail designs, check out the tagged accounts below, for more nail art inspiration! All of these accounts, are my go to favourites when it comes to seeing what’s trendy.
1) Cute Lavender via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
2) Perfect Pastels via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
3) Delicate Florals via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
4) Pretty in Pink via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
5) Blue Daisies via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
6) Light Lime via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
7) Mini Florals via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
8) Retro Spring via Ayla
Image and nail art via @nailsby_ayla
9) Pretty in Pink via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
10) Pretty in blue via Leah
Image and nail art via @byleah.x
11) Pretty in Pink via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
12) Ombre Side Tips via The Nail Room Manchester
Image and nail art via @thenailroommanchester
13) Happiest colors via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
14) Spring Garden via Shelley
Image and nail art via @_by_shelley
15) Gradient Purple via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
16) Perfect Combo via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
17) Spring Swirls via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
18) Pink Nudes via Stephanie
Image and nail art via @stephanie.naildesign
19) Shades of Green via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
20) Ocean French via The Nail Room Manchester
Image and nail art via @thenailroommanchester
21) Pretty Pastels via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
22) Sorbet via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
23) Opposites attract via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
24) Light Coral via Leah
Image and nail art via @byleah.x
25) Pretty In Mauve via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
26) Pastel Green Daisies via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
27) Soft Spring via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
28) Bright Nude via Kelly
Image and nail art via @noir_beauty
29) Short Florals via Ellie
Image and nail art via @ellielouisenails
30) Yellow Petunias via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
31) Spring Orange via Zuzia
Image and nail art via @nailsbyzuziap
32) Abstract Pastels via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails
33) Pastel Lime via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
34) Lemonade nails via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
35) Lilac via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
36) Prettiest Teal via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
37) Milky Pink via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
38) Daisy Power via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
39) Half and Half via Leah
Image and nail art via @byleah.x
40) Sparkling via Megan
Image and nail art via @gel.bymegan
41) Bright Pastel Green via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
42) Denim Blue via Leah
Image and nail art via @byleah.x
43) Cut Pastel Yellow via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
44) Colorful Florals via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
45) Minty via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
46) Sunshine Yellow via Kelly
Image and nail art via @noir_beauty
47) Short and glossy via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
48) Perfect Spring Tones via Kelly
Image and nail art via @noir_beauty
49) Short Lilac French via Joely Ocean Nails
Image and nail art via @joelyoceannails
50) Baby Pink Florals via Shelley
Image and nail art via @_by_shelley
51) Clean Aesthetic via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
52) Cutest Florals via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
53) Hyacinth Purple via Hollie
Image and nail art via @holliebarkernailartist
54) Skinny French via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
We hope you loved all of these short spring nails. There’s so many cute ideas to choose from for the new season.
As always, feel free to pin any of these short spring nails to Pinterest to share with friends and bookmark this page to save for later, especially if you want to show a nail art tech an idea!
Pro Tip: Try something different this season and go outside of your comfort zone! Never tried mini florals? Give it a go! Or how about incorporating glitter for something different?
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