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Dip and Dot Nail Art

Who needs a long French manicure when tips of short nails can be accented with pastel dots? Use a barely there neutral nail polish for the base or keep nails au naturel.

Image via @kuklanails

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Shattered Glass Nails

Proof shattered glass nails work brilliantly on any nail shape no matter how short — especially with metallic gold tape and coordinating jewelry.

Image via @monai_belgium

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Abstract Painting Nail Art

Short nails are the perfect tiny canvases for this abstract design.

Image via @thehangedit

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Tiny Cherry Nail Art

Cherry on top? More like cherries everywhere, thanks to this delicate nail art.

Image via @mvk.ua

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Zodiac Constellation Nail Art

There's still plenty of room on short nails to create a whimsical zodiac constellation design. This version is out of this world (sorry).

Image via @janesafarian