The manicure of the month for September: 10 ideas for short nails

Long, oval or square nails lend themselves to many variations on the nail art theme. Their shape allows you to play with creativity, undoubtedly having “more room for action”. Sensual and “biting” over the years, however, they have not managed to oust the elegance of those court, certainly more practical, and no less chic for this.

The secret of their beauty lies in meticulous care. «Short nails are at their best when the cuticles are removed and you can see the half moon», the experts explain to Refinery29. Once the base is secured, the imagination can take over with many ideas and versions that are easy to make: from those minimal, like a colored dot on the top of the nail, at most playful created with cascades of glitter or abstract designs. Even the French manicure, which has always been the preserve of longer shapes, can be transformed into a version suitable for women short nails with bezel tiny (small), metallic or simply colored.

Here are some inspirations.

Rainbow polka dots

White base and a cascade of small colored polka dots. A playful and joyful idea.

Timeless red

A great classic that struggles to go out of fashion. Bright in the summer, chic during the winter, it is capable of making even the shortest nails stand out.

On point

Simple and direct, this proposal is ideal for nails that are not too long. A pink base nail art with a lime green dot in the center of the top nail.

Animal print

Even short nails can be “scratchy”. Here is an unusual zebra print version.

Micro Chrome French

A chic alternative to the classic chrome nails: that is, a French with a thin bezel in metallic tones.

Abstract nails

Simple and linear, indeed not. A basic manicure, but made gritty by an abstract design.

Tiny French

Who said French manicure only goes with long, sharp nails? Here is an alternative, with bezel tiny – here lime green – très chic.

Let’s sparkle

For a healthy dose of light, all that remains is to cover your nails with a cascade of glitter.

Reverse French

Rose quartz

Nails that with small glitter and a nude base recreate the iridescent color and shine of the stone.