Short nails are, firstly, very convenient and practical. They are equally well suited for business ladies, athletes, and young mothers. And secondly, the short length of nails in 2024 will be in trend! This is proved by fashion shows of designers, trends in the world of celebrities and numerous experts and beauty bloggers of the fashion industry. We suggest you choose the right shape and use the Top 10 Best Short Nails Manicure Ideas 2024!

Which shape should you choose?

This is perhaps the first question worth asking. For short nails, there are two main forms of the nail plate. You can hardly achieve a large number of variations here, and such a variety as for long nails will not work. But you can still choose from these two basic shapes.

• Square nails
  

It is believed that square nails in 2024 will be much less popular than oval or almond-shaped... But this definitely applies to a long manicure. If the nails are long enough, indeed, a rough rectangular or square shape is unlikely to be appropriate here: an oval or narrowed one will look much more refined and feminine on long nails.



However, for a short length, you can safely choose a square shape. It is appropriate always and everywhere, both schoolgirls and mature ladies, as well as women, regardless of the type of activity or lifestyle, can do such a manicure for themselves. The main thing is that the rectangular shape fits the features of your nail plate.

If the nail plate is too narrow and curved, then the even cut and square shape of the tip of the nail can lead to the fact that the corners will split off during regrowth. If the nails are wider with a flat non-curved plate, you can choose a rectangular cut, and it will be comfortable and organic.

• Oval nails
  

The oval and almond shape for manicure is in trend today - we can say this with absolute certainty. But for a too short nail, an elongated, narrowed almond shape is unlikely to be made. Here it would be more appropriate to simply have a rounded cut of the nail, beautifully aligned with a thin file.

If you prefer not very short nails, but a medium length that is comfortable for you, you can try making the tip of the nail more pointed, closer to the almond shape. You can also try an option, an average between a square and an oval shape: a nail narrowed at the end, but in combination with a straight cut.

Top 10 ideas for the most fashionable manicure for short length nails

And here are the most fashionable ideas and manicure options that can be done on short nails. We offer only the current trends of manicure-2020.

1. Thin French

French manicure never goes out of style. A classic jacket with a nude base and a white "smile" suits absolutely everyone and for any situation. And in 2024, a very thin white “smile” line, barely noticeable, is in fashion. Well, I must say, this is ideal for short nails: it is on them that a thin smile will look the most natural.

2. Vivid colors

Short nails need brightness, otherwise they will be completely invisible. Therefore, you can safely paint them in the brightest shades. In 2024, classic blue, a more muted color of frayed jeans, grass green, red chili, yellow saffron or beige mustard, as well as pink, coral and peach are in vogue.

3. Color block technique

This is the name of the technique in which several shades of varnish are used simultaneously on the nail plate. At the same time, they are applied in blocks, that is, in stripes or in the form of other geometric shapes, but certainly with clear boundaries, without smooth transitions and a gradient, like ombre.At the same time, colors can be used both in harmony with each other and in sharp contrast.

4. Technique ombre

And here is a similar technology, but here there must be a smooth color transition between the shades, even if it is black and white at the same time. That is, the transition between them will be from dark gray to light gray. You can paint a beautiful ombre with an airbrush even on the shortest nails, and use any shades.

5. Transparent nails and negative space

"Negative space" is the area of ​​the nail that is not varnished at all. This can be a variant of a French manicure when a transparent base is used. It can be a "moon" manicure, beloved by many, when a transparent hole remains. However, you can leave a piece of the nail plate in any shape that is not varnished.

6. Mirror powder

One of the most popular trends of the past year is confidently moving into 2024. Mirror powder applied to the base coat with varnish gives the effect of a foil or mirror. There are also variations in the form of metallic powders, as well as pearl and mother-of-pearl powders that resemble the back of a shell. Powder can be used with both light and dark shades.

7. Geometry

Geometric designs are one of the hottest trends in 2024. She overshadowed even the famous animal prints and drawings in the form of flowers and leaves. In addition, it is very easy and simple to draw stripes, checks, polka dots or other geometric shapes, even on short nails. Special shiny foil manicure tapes are also used as lines.

8. Matte finish

Most girls are really partial to matte finishes: this also applies to textures for makeup and varnishes and gel polishes for manicure. If you have a manicure for short nails with a master, he will definitely have a matte finish that can be applied to any color you choose. It looks beautiful on pastel colors (just right for spring), as well as on dark and saturated shades.

9. Sequins and glitter

If you need to give a manicure for short nails solemnity, feel free to use varnishes and gel varnishes with glitter and sparkles. If on too long nails the glitter can look somewhat vulgar, then on short nails you can afford to cover all 10 fingers with glitter - this is a definite plus of the minimum length. You can apply the glitter to several nails or only to a part of the nail plate.

10. Stamping

This is a real find for short nails! You can also apply stamping at home, you do not need special training for this. In fact, this is an embossing on the nail, a stamp (from the English stamp). And if there is no way to "accelerate" in terms of drawing with a brush on a short nail plate, then by stamping different patterns you can create a beautiful and varied design!

Author Tatiana Maltseva