Who said short nails are no longer in trend? These 35 short nails ideas and designs will surely prove you wrong.
So I know almost everyone is wearing long nails like if you have short nails you are so old fashion. But most times I wonder how they even use those long nails to do anything.
For me long nails don’t work, I find it very difficult to carry long nails, and if I manage to do a medium-length I am carrying it for just a week without doing anything.
So short nails are my go-to, and I tell you there are lots f beautiful short nails ideas and designs you should try.
They look beautiful and cute, you do not need to have long nails to have those beautiful designs you want.
It can also be done on your short nails, that is why I am writing this blog post. I will be showing you some cute nail designs for short nails you will love.
These nail designs for short nails will be different nail shapes like almond nails, square nails, round nails, oval nails, and coffin or ballerina nails.
Seriously there is a lot of short nails designs to pick from so let us head straight to the 35 short nails ideas and designs you will love.
I will be referencing the nails technicians that created these cute nails designs
35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs
1. PLAIN BERRY NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264832692_3067242283543101_1512165317292175449_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful nail if you want something simple and cute.
I love the color it is more of a fall and winter color but for me, I don’t mind wearing it all year round.
Nails by Megan.anne_beauty
2. GOLD DUST NAIL DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264721149_431315862050652_3087356611183813403_n.jpg)
This square short nails design is really beautiful, it is a neutral color with gold foil to design it and I love it.
You can even do this at home by your self all you need is this nail color and gold nail foils.
Nails by nailsandneutrals
3. WATER COLOR NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264098192_729618764681855_3548758501795568030_n.jpg)
I love this short almond nails design, it has this drops of watercolor to it and the white spiral line.
Nails by nailedbyemz
4. FALL COLORS NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/124255818_165311791904759_4987923019214127805_n.jpg)
I love these nails, it will be best for fall because of the colors but who cares you can rock it whenever you like.
Loving the color block and I feel the cow color just elevates the nails.
Nails by nails_by_lauren_m
5. SHORT WHITE NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/262386855_599633914679306_7315691011559005918_n.jpg)
This is a classic short white nails design but this is accessorized with rhinestones and it makes it beautiful.
Nails by watch_me_nail_it
6. NUDE AND TAN ALMOND FRENCHIES
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/257565658_415886033372676_4434132351364588311_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful nude and tan color almond nail design and I like this one.
Nails by mg.nvils
7. ANIME NAILS DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/257523027_4704072879680269_2445334378856891369_n.jpg)
This short nail design is really cute, these can be done using stickers, and there is a whole lot of stickers you can use to achieve this design.
Nails by marusya.nails.astrakhan
8. GRAY SHORT SQUARE NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/243593053_577218430247737_4780316154453345249_n.jpg)
If you want something on the dark side this is a stunning nail design, I love the different shades of gray plus the glitters.
Nails by dianas._nails
9. NUDE SHORT NAILS IDEAS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/255019726_291784206142732_774804198899274029_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful plain nude short nails color and it looks classy, I love it.
Nails by sv_nailstoke
10. ZEBRA NAILS DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/147484353_262090235311804_6162028282084546976_n.jpg)
I am loving this zebra-inspired nail design it is stunning.
Nails by nailsbyedoublemtothea
11. PINK AND WHITE MARBLE SHORT NAILS DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/255801640_227422216128071_6869218680446190066_n.jpg)
Such cute pink and white marble nails, I like the gold foil that is added to make it even cuter.
Nails by shokysnails
12. GLITTER NAILS DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/247075364_6230430720361413_1647696367267494081_n.jpg)
These short coffin nails are really beautiful, I am loving the glitters, you can wear these nails all year round it looks classy.
Nails by marys_creationbeautynails721
13. MARBLE COLOUR NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/261598748_767000771361952_2770880862378414616_n.jpg)
With such a beautiful marble-style nail, you can customize this design with any color you love.
Nails by dianas._nails
14. BLACK AND WHITE SHORT NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/258145903_935550957376189_1313291802787340817_n.jpg)
I love this nail design, the colors, and also the design style. It is so cute
Nails by bnoziphodlamini
15. WHITE AND NUDE NAIL
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/246454724_1344121952657744_3757395795000762093_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful almond nail design, I love this nail and you can even use any other color you will love.
Nails by terenails2917
16. SHORT PURPLE OMBRE NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/257591793_101547942338336_9024724932566419222_n.jpg)
Purple is one of my favorite colors and when I saw these nails I was in awe.
I love these cute short nails and the different shades of purple just make it cuter.
Nails by beautyglowers
17. TEAL COLOR SHORT NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/259213483_624758351882424_4500821478126981226_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful color and I am here for it, I love everything about the nails, the glitters, half flower design, and the anchor design.
It is an overall lovely design you should try on.
Nails by kukz_glitz
18. COLORFUL SPIRAL SHORT NAILS IDEA
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/253107057_678275196427178_6138952183066158035_n.jpg)
These are beautiful summer nails, the color screams summer, so if you are looking for cute summer nails to try then this will be a good one to try.
Nails by lizette_nm
20. FLORAL SHORT NAIL IDEAS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/252583172_4562071987220530_3451973142332024740_n.jpg)
Spring nails alert, this floral nails is giving me a spring nails vibe and I love it.
Nails by lizette_nm
21. CUTE SHORT NAILS DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/249457047_1593061391027611_8915848188026597794_n.jpg)
This cute short nails design is giving life, I love this one, the length is perfect for me plus the different designs, I love everything about the nails.
Nails by beautyglowers
22. SWEATER SHORT NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264088450_648577962803347_1377173790204468306_n.jpg)
If you don’t know about this sweater trend then I don’t know where you have been.
Sweater nails are so in right now and I love them so you should try them.
Nails by nailsbymlh
23. TORTOISE SHELL NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/115588107_105506287851310_5126286478354362442_n.jpg)
Tortoise nails are also on-trend and I love them, so you should try these nails design
Nails by in.bloom.nails
24. MATTE SHORT SQUARE NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/261482381_1989660821207148_5325140204799993785_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful short nail with rhinestones, I love the color and it is matte.
Nails by dreamtechnails
25. RHINESTONES SHORT NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/257499012_597988958083996_5073867801078709671_n.jpg)
These are beautiful short nails with a rhinestone design, you can just paint your nails any color of your choice then you can use the rhinestones to design them.
Nails by nailnetwork
26. NUDE AND BLACK NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/256415451_1323539724749867_2624483392702411779_n.jpg)
This is a simple and cute nail design, you can even do it yourself, I love this one.
Nails by ana_nail_qazvin
27. BLUE EYE NAIL DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/260411715_1573029899720782_164133867664257109_n.jpg)
The blue eye or evil eye is a nail design that people have been loving and you can try it if you love it.
For me, I don’t believe in it or whatever it says so I won’t do it, however, I love the color of these short square nails.
Nails by ana_nail_qazvin
28. GREEN LEAVES NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/252187927_694009841578761_3232443043729993379_n.jpg)
This is a beautiful green nails design and I love it.
Nails by prettynubbynails
29. LEOPARD PRINT SHORT NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/250753868_423681802806977_3586687992599644455_n.jpg)
Leopard prints are always beautiful and this nails design is not an exemption, this is so cute.
Nails by tannailsdip
30. PINK NAILS DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/250577674_3008448539442857_6400241331323055140_n.jpg)
Just a cute pink square short nails design, I love the black dots design with the small white details.
Nails by manala_a_lerato
31. BLACK DESIGN NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/246561702_315029793767831_5435467191291156695_n.jpg)
Love these nails with different black designs on each of the nails.
Nails by tannailsdip
32. COLOUR TIPS NAILS
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264832631_449688436593332_4456404859323811801_n.jpg)
Colored tips nails are always cute, you can change the color to whatever you will want it to be.
Nails by naturallyyoubeautybar
33. ABSTRACT NAIL DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/247426261_429798638664677_1603103720015421540_n.jpg)
This nail design will be perfect for the summer and it is beautiful.
Nails by insanenails.ca
34. DARK GREEN SHORT NAILS IDEA
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264852595_133942405687516_8705738241202266842_n.jpg)
This is a cute short nails design and I love the colors.
Nails by lena_studio_za_uljepsavanje
35. YELLOW DAISY NAIL DESIGN
![35 Short Nails Ideas and Designs](https://ogeenyi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/264788988_262304092630268_6899172531861041626_n.jpg)
Another beautiful spring or summer nail, I love the yellow color.
Nails by roxyb_nailart
There you have 35 cute short nails ideas and designs you will love and you can copy this year. I hope you got some inspiration for your next nail appointment.
So which of them are your favorites, let me know in the comment box.
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