Stylish nail design on short nails: beautiful ideas that can be done at any time of the year
We don't know about you, but when our nails are pretty and painted we just feel more put together. Fortunately for us, it doesn't require being a pro nail artist to get the job done. In fact, simple nail art ideas are all the rage right now, popping up left and right on Instagram and real life. From minimalist negative space nail looks to modern French manicures, ahead you'll find 14 of our favorite simple nail art looks worth giving a try.
01 Mini Half Moons
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Believe it or not, you can create a pretty impactful manicure without even painting your entire nail. Just look at this mini half-moon design that features a triple-lined arc and lots of negative space.
This simple manicure is eye-catching thanks to the tiniest white strip across the top of each nail. The trick to creating a nail look like this is to use a nail-striping brush, like China Glaze Stripe Rite Best in Snow. The ultra-slim brush makes nailing a perfectly straight line easier than ever.
Feeling starry-eyed? This glitzy star manicure is surprisingly simple to create. All you need are 50 gold star sequins (five for each nail) and your favorite topcoat. Use the topcoat to adhere the sequins to the nail, then apply a coat or two over top to seal them in place.
04 Dot Fade
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This small-to-large dot manicure is done in varying pastel shades, in a way that makes it look almost holographic. The light, cool shades make for an alluring match when combined with a nude base, but just imagine the disco vibes if it were done with black.
All you need is your favorite hot pink polish and white nail polish pen to bring this look to life. Need a reco? Many nail lovers swoon over the Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Pen in white.
For a nail look that's impactful as it is simple to create, check out this red manicure. It features full nail color as well as negative space. What's not to love?
These simple beauties are perfect for everyday, weddings, or any occasion you'd like. They're simple, demure, and totally Pinterest-worthy.
09 Black and Glitter
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Two jet-black nails and one glittery accent nail make for a simple mani that looks totally put together despite featuring two totally bare nails. We're here for it.
10 Confetti Cuties
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A simple pinkish-nude base flecked with glitter turns out to be a simple nail look that gives off all the party vibes. And, if you use holographic glitter, it'll be especially party-ready.
11 Confetti Outlines
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Love a glittery nail look but can't handle full nails decked out in the shimmering confetti? These half-outlined nails offer a chic way to rock the light-reflecting look.
12 Pastel Swoops
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These '80s-inspired pastel nails are giving us life. They give us old-school aerobics outfit vibes that simply can't be ignored.
13 Rhinestone Flowers
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While this nail design will definitely take longer to bring to life, the end look is simple and refined. Using a bare nail as the base, the eye-catching allure of the nail design centers around the multi-colored gems used to create the blooms.
In kindergarten we got gold stars for good behavior; in adulthood, we get them for stellar simple nail looks. Case in point: This gold star negative space nail design. With a clear base and one or two gold confetti stars per nail, this manicure manages to be simple yet glam.
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