Do you like to keep your nails short but want some great-looking manicures? Not a big deal, you can have them. It does not matter that you prefer to trim your nails…there are plenty of fabulous manicures for short nails! The best thing about short nail manicure is that they take very less time and effort, yet look really cute and are practical. Short nails do not have to be boring. You can have fun and fab nails with awesome designs!

How To Manicure Short Nails:

Manicuring short nails is fuss-free. Here are a few tips on how you can get a great manicure for your short nails:

1. Trim your nails and then file them for a smooth finish and give them a nice shape. Instead of filing your nails straight across, give them a rounded shape. This will make them look better. However, this depends on your personal preference.

2. First, apply a hand cream to moisturize your hands.

3. Next, apply cuticle oil all over your cuticles and around your nail edges. Leave on for a few minutes to let the oil work its magic.

4. Soak your hands in soapy warm water for about 5 minutes so that the cuticle oil gets absorbed by your nails.

5. Dry your nails thoroughly and then buff them.

6. Now it’s time to push back your cuticles with a cuticle stick. This will give your nails a longer appearance and make your manicure look neater. You can also use the cuticle stick to remove dirt from under and around your nails.

7. The last step is to apply nail polish. Choose a color that suits your skin tone and always remember to finish it off with a top coat. It will add gloss and a smooth finish to the manicure.

Manicure Ideas For Short Nails:

Here is a look at some great manicure ideas that are perfect for those with short nails:

1. Basic Stripes: This is always a great design whether you have long or short nails. You can have fun with brilliant colors for bold nails or opt for subtle colors if that’s what you prefer. You can choose between vertical and horizontal stripes too! There’s no limit to the fun you can have with stripes.

2. Dainty Flowers: Tiny flowers on short nails look adorable. They are simple yet always look funky. Again, you can choose from a myriad of colors to suit your personal style and taste. For summers, go for pink, violet and other soft shades. This is another manicure idea that does not require you to visit a salon.

3. Polka Dots: This is a fun, flirty design that everyone loves; and it’s simple and easy to do. Small polka dots look better on tiny nails. But if you have large nails even when they are short, you can create big polka dots too!

4. Preppy Plaid: Get inspired by the 1990’s hit flick ‘Clueless’ and create a preppy plaid design on your short nails. All you need is yellow, black and white nail colors. The design is easy to do and you can be sure that it will always get second looks from everyone who sees it.

5. Leopard Print: If you want to bring out your wild and crazy side, go for a leopard print design on your nails. It looks totally fab and is sure to get everyone’s attention. It looks complicated but you will be surprised to learn just how easy it is to create. The best thing about it is that it looks good with any color combo.

These are just a few ideas to help you get awesome-looking short nails. Whether you wear nail polish or not, remember that the best way to make sure that your nails always look fantastic is to trim, file and buff your nails properly so that they look neat and clean.

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by Maanasi Radhakrishnan via STYLECRAZE