I have always been fascinated by those people who can move their very long nails all the time. However, my lifestyle means that shorter nails are more effective and less likely to break. But short nails do not mean boring nails! I share with you three simple DIY designs for short nails.
Before You Start
If you want your manicure to shine you need to take good care of your nails. If you want short nails to look good, you will need to give the cuticles some love and shape them properly.
Start by using cuticle oil and gently, gently, push the cuticles back using an orange wooden stick. This will make your nails look more beautiful and will help your manicure last longer.
Short or long nails, look best when made with a glass nail file. You don’t have to do anything complicated: squoval or oval shape looks great on short nails. Just make sure they are all the same length so that the manicure looks evenly and no nail looks out of place.
Three simple nail designs for short nails below should be applied to a base coat that suits your needs. This will help you avoid rot and will make your manicure last longer.
So, with all the repairs along the way, it’s time to check out the manicure ideas for short nails!
Classic: French Manicure
French manicure is timeless and will make your fingers look long which is a nice bonus. It is also suitable for the office and even for most corporate locations. It is a natural-looking nail with tips painted in white varnish.
Some people prefer to paint white varnish straight on an exposed base, while others apply nude nail polish over the entire nail. Essie Ballet Slippers are very popular in this regard.
There are French manicure stickers that you can stick a little below the free edge of your nails, right where you want the white section to start. It makes creating snow white so much easier! Or if you feel strong, replace white with different neon color, or black.
Don’t forget the high-gloss coat to take your French nails to the next level!
Geometric Stamping
If you are looking for something more specific than a French manicure, nail polish is a great way to get started with nail art. Treading means transferring designs from a metal plate to the nails using a stamp. And it’s really fun!
With short nails, geometric stamps work very well, as you may not have enough room for good painting or other non-repetitive designs. But try to find out what you really like!
Other effective combinations for short nails are gold staining on a green background, silver in black or red, and even a shiny silver or gold stamp on the base of the nude polish.
You will need a few tools here, but none are expensive. Nail accessories usually include one or more plates, a stamp and a scrapper (or you can use your old credit card). It may take practice to learn how to properly lift the design from the plate and seal it on the nail but the results are worth the salon.
Swap Tips
This type of design combines the ever-popular custom of space with a colorful manicure. Choose two vibrant colors, such as red and gold, black and silver, or even two contrasting perfectionists of the same color. For example, you can exchange glossy tips for matte tips.
Leave the bottom half of the nails blank but make a light base coat, and draw one of the tips on each of the two selected colors. It is quick and easy, but it is still attractive and will make your nails look longer.
And do not forget to protect your manicure with a long-lasting coat. The right dry coats are ideal for nail art, as they reduce the risk of getting rid of all your hard work.