Short Nail Art Ideas: 2 Trendy Designs for a Stylish Look

Girls simply cannot do without nail paints. The latest trend that has caught up. Almost every girl every where has fallen in love with nail art. From college to office to home to changing up your style every day, girls are showing off their creative side with some trendy and really interesting nail art these days.

As most nail arts are created on long nails, those with short nails wonder whether the nail designs would look good on them. True that long nails look much more attractive with nail art than short nails, but there are many ways that you can use to make your short nails look attractive. A simple nail art design can change the look of your nails and make you want to flaunt those nails.

Before you begin the designing, remember to first file your nails properly. Once that is done, clean your nails. Now your nails are ready for some bright designs.

Nail Art Design 1:

This is a very simple nail art design for short nails. It will be especially helpful for those who are trying out nail art for the first time.

Things you will need:

• Two nail paints of contrasting colours
• A thin paint brush
• A toothpick
• Nail glue (optional)
• Rhinestones
• Clear top coat

Step 1:

• Paint your nails with a base colour of your choice.
• Next, apply two coats and let it dry completely.

Step 2:

• Using the paint brush, make some small dots with the other nail paint
• Do this along the left side of your nail
• Make them in a curved shape as shown below in the image

Step 3:

• While it is still wet, use a toothpick to place a rhinestone on any of the dots as per your choice.
• Let it dry.

Step 4:

• Finish off the design with the clear coat nail polish

This will help to seal your nail art.This step is a must for a long-lasting nail art design.

Nail Art Design 2:

The second nail art design is a flower design.

Things you will need:

• Two nail paints of contrasting colours
• A thin paint brush
• A toothpick
• Nail glue (optional)
• Rhinestones
• Clear top coat

Step 1:

• Colour your nails with any nail paint of your choice (preferably dark).
• Apply two coats and allow it to dry.

Step 2:

• After it dries up thoroughly, dip the toothpick in the glue
• If you don’t have glue, you may use your nail polish
• Now pick one rhinestone and place it right in the center of your nail.
• Allow it to dry properly and sit on the nail.
• Repeat this with all your nails.

Step 3:

Next using the brush and the other nail paint, draw five dots around the stone to make it look like a flower.

Step 4:

• Once it is dry, apply a clear top coat and secure your nail design from getting damaged.

It may be a little difficult to create nail art on short nails, but with time you will surely be able to do it with ease. Practice some designs and soon you will be able to try out some really awesome and attractive designs even on short nails. Experiment with different colours and techniques and create your own styles.

Do let us know about the patterns that you tried out on short nails.