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
Cover your nails in bright red cherries for a sweet refreshing summer mani.
2. Bow nail art
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
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
Love this Neon Green Glam vibe. Stick around—there are plenty more cute short nail designs coming your way!
5. Juicy drips
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
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
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
One cool color is blending into another, and it looks cute.
9. Minimal nail art
Anything tiny appears cute like this dotted manicure. Agree?
10. Short Yin yang nails
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
Plaid nails are a cute fall or winter manicure idea that you should undoubtedly give a try.
12. Colorful squiggles
Modern and stylish, but pretty nail design featuring abstract, swirling patterns.
13. Flame nails
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
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
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
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
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
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
These soft and glossy pink short nails are perfect for giving your summer mani a fresh touch of cuteness.
20. Cute little hearts
We know pastels look cute, but bright colors like this blue one totally rocked it. Maybe heart accents have made it sweat and adorable!