We know all too well that short nails often get overlooked in favour of their longer, sleeker counterparts. In addition to enhancing one's physical appearance, long nails can also provide a sense of empowerment and control.
For centuries, long nails have been associated with the wealth and leisure time that is typically reserved for women in a place of privilege. This long-held belief dates back to 5,000 BC, when archaeologists discovered Egyptian mummies with dyed fingertips and kohl-coloured nails.
Times have certainly changed, but our love of manicured nails has not. But let's be real: short nails are just more practical for our busy, modern lives. And lucky for us short-nail cherries Short nails are IN this year. From the best colours to the hottest shapes and designs, we have this year's best short nail trends that you can do right at home.
10 Short Nail Designs for 2025 to Screenshot for Your Next Mani
We picked the top 10 designs that are trending right now. Cute, easy, and totally spring-to-summer ready. Let’s get into it.
Animal Print
Animal print on short nails? Still undefeated. Zebra lines and spots? That’s how you pull off cool and playful. Spring-approved, May-certified.
Light Blue & White
Blue and white? Always a spring win. This set mixes solid light blue, classic French, and pearl accents at the cuffs — cute, clean, and month five approved.
What set do you get when you don’t know what to get? This one, always. Neutral pink soap nails are clean, glossy, and go with literally everything. Short nails + this soft vibe = can’t go wrong.
Coral Nails
Solids, French, reverse — mixing styles is everywhere right now. Throw in coral, and this mani’s officially on trend watch. Easy, but it makes you look like you know nails.
Blue & Yellow
Blue and yellow is always cute, but throw in a lemon, and now you’re sofficially giving spring-summer crossover energy. Short nails + fruit details = vacation nails at their best.
White Frenchies
Crisp white French tips with just a touch of gold foil? That’s how you make short nails look elite. May Frenchies that work for every event—from office to out-out.
Cherry red is the spring-to-summer transition shade—Kylie Jenner just wore it, and we believe the hype. On short nails, it looks powerful, confident, and totally ready for Memorial Day and testing the red nail theory.
Abstract Squiggles
Can we talk about how perfect these orange squiggles are? The contrast with the milky pink base makes short nails look so fun. Lowkey artsy, highkey cute — this is how you make simple pop.
Butter yellow is having a big moment. Add croc print accents and you’re officially on trend. Short nails + this soft textured detail = perfect for sunny days.
Lavender hues will make your nails the moment this May. They don’t need nail art to pop, but if solids aren’t your vibe, gold chrome or darker lavender swirls take them up a notch. Perfect for soft glam lovers who want something pretty but still fun
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