Summer means longer days, warmer weather and fun manicure designs. But that does that necessarily include long acrylics? Absolutely not! As the matter of fact, all nail experts will tell you that XXL nails are left in the past. That’s why I bring you the trendiest short nail ideas for summer 2024.
1. 3D Short Summer Nails
3D summer nail art is the biggest hit in the manicure industry right now. The good news is that you combine it with short nails as well.
2. Handpainted Flowers On Short Summer Nails
If you want subtle yet effective short summer nails for 2024, ask your artist to pair handpainted colorful floral art with deep French tips.
3. White Swirls On Short Summer Nails
Guess what: swirls can make a huge difference and spice up your nails big time. Trust me, this design will elevate your nail game in no time.
4. Mint And Orange Short Summer Nails
Did you know that mint and orange go this well together? Well, now you do and I even have a pic to prove it!
5. Floral French Short Summer Nails
Let’s take a summery, modern twist on the everlasting classic, the white French tips. Just ask your artist to add some flowery art.
6. Orange French Short Summer Nails
Let’s continue with different takes on French manicure. Here, we have orange French tips paired with some freestyle art in the same shade.
7. Floral Natural Short Nails
Flowers are not reserved for spring only. In fact, sometimes, they even look better in the summer and this pic is here to prove it.
8. Psychedelic Short Summer Nails
Wow! Whenever someone tells you that short nails are plain and boring, show them this pic and prove how wrong they are.
9. Multicolored Short Summer Nails
This manicure has it all: interesting shape, the right length, ton of bright colors and even more different nail art.
10. Matte Neon Short Summer Nails
You don’t have to get XXL nails to rock neon color. As you can see, these shades look spectacular on all lengths, especially if you go with the matte version.
11. Subtle French Short Summer Nails
There is only one way to describe these subtle French tips on short nails: adorable. This manicure is both party and office friendly.
12. Lemon Tips On Short Summer Nails
Lemon nails are here to brighten up your summer. And lemon French tips are here to bring a dash of elegance to your style.
13. Purple Art On Short Summer French Nails
Purple makes everything ten time better. But if you don’t want to paint all of your nails this color, just add a dash of purple to your French manicure.
14. Multicolored Stripes On Short Summer Nails
Looking for the most fun short nail idea for summer of 2024? You’ve found it! These multicolored stripes are a match made in heaven with this gorgeous shade of pink.
15. Elegant Short Summer Nails
If you have a prom, a wedding or any other special occasion this summer, you need an elegant, yet striking set of nails. And that is exactly what I’m giving you.
16. Subtle Green Short Summer Nails
The subtle 3D art makes this manicure stand out from the average. With these nails, you’re ready for the beach and for the office days.
17. Seashell Short Summer Nails
Let’s continue with short beach nails for summer 2024. If you’re in doubt, know this: seashells are always the right choice.
18. Beach Short Summer Nails
If you want a girly, careless look on your 2024 vacation, this is it. Differently colored starfish paired with mint blue French tips is the way to go.
19. Pastel Pink Short Summer Nails
One thing is for sure: you can never go wrong with pink for summer. If you want an old money kind of style, go with this light pastel pink and decorate it with subtle flowers.
20. Short Clean Summer Nails
Short clean nails are always a win. There are countless variations of the everlasting trend and this one is made for summer 2024.
21. Baby Blue Short Summer Nails
You can’t imagine summer without the color blue, am I right? Well, this can only mean one thing: you have to incorporate it with your nails.
22. Pink Short Summer Nails
We’ve already talked about how color pink is a must-have for summer manicures. This one is a bit brighter and therefore more eye-striking.