Short Nails

Short nails are practical, strong and easy to keep neat — and almost any design can be adapted to them.

Tips for short nails

• Soft shapes elongate. A rounded or soft almond shape makes nail beds look longer than a hard square.
• Keep details small. Micro French tips, tiny dots and thin lines suit a small canvas better than large art.
• Vertical lines help. Stripes that run from cuticle to tip draw the eye lengthwise.
• Sheer colors forgive. Jelly and milky shades hide regrowth, so your manicure looks fresh for longer.