Deep glossy red nails along with a delicate white bow painted near the center of each nail

21 CUTEST short nail designs we have bookmarked – EditmyNails

ByMomina Ayub Hours Hours Categories Nail Art

Ready to transform your short nails into something super cute? We’ve rounded up 20 of the most CUTEST short nail designs for you. These babies are the ones that will get you saying, “Wow, how cute!”. 

1. Cherry nails

Cherry nail art on short nails
Nail art credit: @samrosenails

Cover your nails in bright red cherries for a sweet refreshing summer mani.

2. Bow nail art

Deep glossy red nails along with a delicate white bow painted near the center of each nail
Nail artist: @samrosenails

It’s a cute and sophisticated idea for Christmas or Valentine’s Day but definitely requires expertise to do at home.

3. Lemon French tips

Little nails with a yellow French tip and a small lemon design on the accent nail.
Image source: @juicybeaauty

Loving these soft yellow French tips with a twist! What really sets this design apart is the tiny lemon detail. It’s subtle yet so cute to brighten up your day.

4. Neon green short nails

Bright neon green nail art along with rhinestones
Image source: @moncsinails

Love this Neon Green Glam vibe. Stick around—there are plenty more cute short nail designs coming your way! 

5. Juicy drips

Simple short nails along with minimal floral nail art in orange color
Image source: @gel.bymegan

Next up, we’ve got this super cute 3D gel design! How adorable are these neon orange drops? You can DIY them and they are also super easy to maintain. 

6. Cute cow print

Blue cow print nails
Image source: @samrosenails

I had always imagined cow prints as brown and only brown, but now I must say this blue cow print nail art idea is equally stunning. 

7. Cute florals

Floral nail art on short nails
Image source: @lindseysbeautylounge1

Each nail has its own cute design, but they all go together perfectly. Plus, the lines and details are so neat and well done. 

8. Short ombre nails

soft blue ombre nails
Image credit: @gelpolish_bar

One cool color is blending into another, and it looks cute.

9. Minimal nail art

Cute little dot in the bottom of each nail

Anything tiny appears cute like this dotted manicure. Agree?

10. Short Yin yang nails

Black and white yin yang nail art on straight nails
Nail art credit: @by_hannahwilson

Yin-yang nails are a beautiful and meaningful manicure that can be easily achieved at home. The design, inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of balance, can make your hands look both elegant and stylish.

11. Plaid nail art

Blue and white plaid nails
Via nail artist @kesangthenailartist/Instagram

Plaid nails are a cute fall or winter manicure idea that you should undoubtedly give a try.

12. Colorful squiggles

Colorful nail art with squiggly lines in pink, blue, and black on a neutral base of short natural nails
Via @kesangthenailartist

Modern and stylish, but pretty nail design featuring abstract, swirling patterns.

13. Flame nails

Short blue flame nails
Image credit: @kesangthenailartist

The design blends edgy elements (the flames) with cute aspects (the bright blue color and short rounded nails); creating a trendy look.

14. Half-moon manicure

half french mani in red color
Image credit: @kesangthenailartist

The half-moon manicure is a cute and classic design. The short length of the nails adds a touch of simplicity.

15. Butterfly nail art

Little red nails with butterfly painted
From manicurist @nailsbypatakiviktoria

A timeless nail art idea that can go well with nearly any event. Just don’t forget to add a glossy top coat at the end.

16. Cow print nail art

A hand with a cow print nail design on three fingers and a neon orange nail polish on two fingers.
Nail art credit: @samrosenails

Cow print can look incredibly cute on shorter, rounded nails, as the pattern has a more compact and adorable look. The playful, bold black-and-white pattern is a fun way to add personality to your nails while staying trendy

17. Pastel color block

Color block nail art using pastel colors
Nail artist: @samrosenails

All the pastel colors used in this color block nail art; Soft pinks, baby blues, lilacs, mint greens, and pale yellows are known for giving innocent vibes.

18. Watermelon nail trend

Watermelon nail art on short nails
Image credit: @that.nailplace

What a refreshing and juicy look! Plus, it’s a no-brainer to achieve. Cover the nails with a refreshing pink color, grasp green nail polish, and create a French tip by following your nails’ natural curve and just filling in nails with little black dots. That’s it

19. Glossy pink and White nails

Soft and short Pink and white nails along with heart accent on each one
Image source: @danali_studio_

These soft and glossy pink short nails are perfect for giving your summer mani a fresh touch of cuteness.

20. Cute little hearts

Short blue nails along with negative spaced minimal nail art and heart accent
@nails_and_beauty_by_daisy

We know pastels look cute, but bright colors like this blue one totally rocked it. Maybe heart accents have made it sweat and adorable!

Hi, I'm Momina, and I'm totally obsessed with nails! I started messing around with nail art when I was like 5, copying all the cool stuff my mom used to do. Now, I'm lucky enough to have turned that hobby into a career, and I'm here to share all the tips and tricks I've learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired!

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