21 Trending Short Summer Nails for 2023

There are many reasons to flaunt your Summer nails on short nails. and most of it revolves around convenience because sometimes you just need a break from the usual long nails. And we all know long nails require maintenance to look polished and clean so you slay at your own terms, okay? This is why we’ve curated a list of the hottest short summer nails.

Chrome Tips

These chic short summer nails will blend in with any occasion. And you could dress it up with matchy metallic rings and sleeves.

Bold Coating

Pick plain colours with class and vibrance. You could either go for a matte finishing or flaunt a glossy like this. Also, deep hues such as wine red, merlot, navy blue or emerald compliment any skintone.

Glitters, everywhere!

This is your sign to get clean, glitzy party nails. They are easy to recreate and will glow in the night and under the sun.

Singles

Create dainty colourful dots on fresh mani nails for an edgy simple look. You could experiment further with different shapes and sizes. And even change this up daily as it’s the easiest short summer nails to get.

Subtle Swirls

Create a glossy and irregular swirls across your nails for a simple feminine makeover. To add more drama, you could try this in an array of vibrant shades.

Glazed

The short summer nails list is incomplete without the hottest trend: donut-like glazed nails. They are iridescent and make you feel like your nails are made of pearls, and polished to appear like clean and crisp like donuts.

Complete Pastels

A full coating of delicous pastel shades is a mandatory option for summer. Choose your love potion among baby pink, lilacs, honey dews, baby blue. You could add more spice by colouring each nail with a different pastel colour.

Fall Hues for Summer

By adding dark fall shades into your summer nail routine, you are introducing an it-factor. By appearing contrary to the usual style rules, you will be making an iconic style statement. Having said that, coordinate these hues to your summer wardrobe so they look both cohestive and striking.

Striking Neons

Short nails is one effortless way to sport super bright colours. They don’t look overwhelming as long bright nails so you can pack those neon swimsuits without a second though. Plus, monochrome pattens on a few nails will add more urban chic.

Colourful Patches

Another way to incorporate eye-catching colours is to add pacthes of these brights. Also, pair them with tiny black and white details for a sweet contrast.

Skittles-like Motifs

Introduce summery hues by adding cheerful motifs in an slew of popping shades. This gives you a colourful set of minimal nails.Therefore, you could seamlessly style the nails with your radiant summer wardrobe.

Cloud Patterns

Start with a milky or pink base for a fresh appeal. Then, draw in the clouds using a small brush at the top of the nail tip. You could experiment with other dreamy colours such as sky blue or lavendar.

Edgy Motifs

Look cool and cute with this easy-peasy motifs on your summer nails. Pick a colour that would match the majoirty of your bikinis and beach dresses. Then, get the French tip in that colour and add in a eye-like motif one of the nails. This is perfect when your short nail is about to become a mediuim-length so even after trimming you can still keep it.

Fine Lines

Almond-shaped nails hit differently when your nails are short, like in the best way! Get the prettiest, minimal summer nails with just a few strokes. Start with a blush-toned base and line the sides of the nail tip in joyful colours.

Teal Marble

Yes, with the right help and nail expert by your side, you can have marbeled nails even on the shortest nails. For summer, get the bright and deep shades for a luxe appeal.

Wild Nails

Mixing animals print with pitch black shade is a bold move for summer. Make it both daring and colourful with a multi-coloured twist to your cheetah print. This is the kind of loud nail design that would work with your contemporary beach fits even if your clothes have a different. A clever versatile combo.

Emoji Nails

Get into your best mood with a fun nail combo. To get the look, ask for neutral bases with funky prints or emoji on them. Also, on a nail or two, get a foiled paper texture done.

Pop Art Sensation

These viral nails have been on everyone’s mind lately. It may look like a lot of work at once but once you learn how to draw the abstract line to create the comical 3D illusion, you are set. It’s just painting, but on nails. You could help from YouTube or ask a nail technician to recreate it for you so you could watch and learn.

Tortise Shell with Tips

This summer, if you want to try something other than the pastels or neons, get a tortise shell nail art with bright French tips. It’s sophisticated and has a pop of brightness to it.

Dripping

This nail art will instantly want you craving for an ice cream moment. Go for a nice shiny base and pick a neon hue for the delicious dripping effect.

Metal Drops

For a glow in the sun moment, dress up your silky nail bases with metallic nail charms. You could go for shapes like shells here or pick something more personal. And in terms of the metal, again, silver is one option but there are others like gold, copper and brass. Think about it.

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