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It seems likequiet luxuryis here to stay for a bit, she continues.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomezs manicure
But best of all?
All those looks look incredible on short nails.
Selena Gomez
Biters, youre welcome.
Cute Clouds
Cloud nail designsare trending, and its not hard to see why.
Delightfully dreamy and surprisingly easy to DIY, this style looks especially sweet on shorter nails.
Selena Gomez’s manicure
Something Celestial
Minimalist manicures dont have to be boring.
Case in point, this space-inspired celestial design that looks so cool on short nails.
Bold French
Quiet luxury, but make it bold.
This modern take on theFrench manicureis low-key enough to wear to work but still super stylish.
Groovy Pastels
Yeah, baby!
Geometric Lines
This minimalist geometric design demonstrates how creative art can look on shorter nail lengths.
Classic Red
DidSelena Gomezjust pinpoint theperfect red nail polish shade?
It certainly seems like it, especially since it looks so sophisticated on short nails.
Channel your inner mermaid with this easy to DIY design.
Elevate the style with alternating pinks and checkers.
Mix & Match
Cant choose just one nail design?
Brat Green
Who needs nail art with a color this bright?
Especially since brat green is the unepxected nail shadeall the cool girls are wearingthese days.
Minimal Gold
A super-slim stripe of metallic gold has high impact without taking up space.
Bonus, the half-moon shape makes nails look longer.
Neon Accent
A pinky-finger accent nail pops even more in vibrant neons.
Neon French
Take a French manicure up a notch with two shades of pink.
Bedazzled Cuticles
When youre working with limited space, bring the nail art up to your cuticles.
Nail artist Steph Stone used Essie inPaint the Gown Redfor the perfect base.
Holographic
ChannelEuphoriamakeupon your nails with a holographic polish.
Edgy Flames
This design is perfect for short nails as it leaves so much negative space.
And its just cool as hell.
Jade Nail Art
Mimic your favorite stone with a calming jade manicure.
Neon Negative Space
Neons are less in-your-face when delicately traced on your nail tips and cuticles.
Shiny Stars
Forgo nail polish entirely and cover your nails inpretty stickers.
Negative-Space Half-Moons
In a word: chic.
Simple Dots
Dots are an easy way to add a little personality to your mani.
Just dip the end of a bobby pin into your polish and dot on.
Fruit Nails
Keep a little bit of summer alive with a bright fruit mani.
Rainbow Dots
Vary the color and placement of dots on your nails for an artsy look.
Yin-Yang Nails
A fun yin-yang accent adds a throwback flair.
Heart Sequins
Get ready to smile every time you look down at these sweet hearts.
Black French
A French manicure can look a little dated on short nails.
Give the look a modern edge with black tips.
Tortoise Shell Nails
Match your sunglasses to your nails with this cool trend.
Confetti Nails
Throw a party everyday with this glitter-specked (andinfluencer-approved) trend.
Smiley Face
A simple smile is surprisingly chic, and so cheerful.
Touch of Cheetah Print
The animal print looks super cute paired with shiny red nails.
Ombre Shimmer
Make aniridescent shademore interesting by concentrating the intensity on the tips.
