12 short nail designs you’re gonna want to try
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We could all use a few good short nail designs in our back pockets. Even if you are on Team Long Nail, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for an off-week.
And when it comes to short nail designs, you might be surprised by how much you can pull off. With the right tools, polishes, and patience, you can create super cute short nails. So cute, in fact, that you might even reconsider your relationship with long nails.
Let’s take a look at some of our favorite short nail designs here at Kiara Sky, and as always, don’t forget to save your favorite set for later.
1. Thin multi-sized lines
Shop this look: Gel Art Collection
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2. Abstract short nail design
Shop this look: D'Lilac + White Canvas + Negative Space
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3. Watercolor nails
Shop this look: Someone Like Blue + Skies The Limit + Dynastea + Razzberry Fizz + Chatterbox + Drop The Beet
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4. Short nails with a polka dot outline
Shop this look: Gel Art Collection
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5. Pink tips and evil eyes
Shop this look: Chatterbox + Chit Chat + Pure White + Black To Black
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6. Bat tips
Shop this look: Can't Let Gogh + Negative Space
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7. Rainbow stripes
Shop this look: Gel Art Collection + Non Wipe Top Coat
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8. Pink short nail design with swirls
Shop this look: Pinkaso + Pink Tutu
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9. Barely there pastel tips
Shop this look: Re-Nude + You Make Me Blush + D’Lilac + Wavy Baby + Matcha Latte
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10. Short nail design with easy flowers
Shop this look: Gel Art Collection
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11. Short natural nails with simple red hearts
Shop this look: Sunburst
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12. Multi-colored French tips
Shop this look: Someone Like Blue + Skies The Limit + Sunburst + Bubble Yum
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