15 Natural Nail Manicure Ideas to Try This Summer

Courtesy of Instagram/@jinsoon Beauty Because short nails need love too. by Jacquelyn Greenfield Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: July 14, 2021

While extra long acrylics are definitely on trend this season, they’re not for everyone. Short nails are more versatile, easier to maintain, and with a little nail art inspo, they can be just as fun and exciting as longer nail styles. Up ahead, we gathered 15 different short length manicures to try this summer.

Courtesy of Instagram/@lovetrenna Spin Art Inspired This bright, sun burst design feels makes us think of summer camp.

Courtesy of Instagram/@charsgelnails_ Tutti Frutti Elevate juicy colors with a fruity design.

Wavy Lines Going with a fun base color and freeform wavy lines looks great on any nail length.

Half & Half Negative Space A different neon shade on each hand will spice up a minimalist negative space design.

Courtesy of Instagram/@nailsbycanishiea Modern Art Choose four cool, complementary colors and let your creativity take the reigns for this design.

Courtesy of Instagram/@betina_goldstein Checkerboard This geometric pattern is way more fun in multicolor than in black and white.

Courtesy of Instagram/@trillanails Rainbow Tips You don’t need a long nails to have enough room for these groovy rainbow tips.

Courtesy of Instsgram/@overglowedit Mix & Match Solids Sometimes the most standout shades look best on shorter nails.

Courtesy of Instagram/@nailsbymimi Ice Cream Accents Add a few “sprinkles” to your mani for extra flair.

Courtesy of Instagram/@naailartbar Zen Mani A yin and yang design in a sweet color is a cute design for rounder nails.

Courtesy of Instagram/@ellie.nails.bab Two-Tone Monochrome Experiment with different shades of your favorite colors. The vertical stripe is also extra lengthening on shorter nails.

Courtesy of Instagram/@nails.bab Smiley Faces This look is sure to improve your mood every time you look at your hands.

Courtesy of Instagram/@overglowedit Mixed Y2K Prints You don’t need extra long acrylics to pull of this very popular Instagram-able style.

Courtesy of Instagram/@thehangedit Space Race This design puts a whole universe in your hands.

https://www.instagram.com/jinsoon/ Pastel Waves A candy-like color and pattern combo is always irresistible.

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