Nail pro Elle created this neutral look for Blake Lively, who, yes, is a fellow short-nail fan.

Swiping a chunky glitter down the center of the nail adds a beachy vibe.

This major trend is just as gorg on short nails as it is on longer tips.

A sheer base and complementary sparkles at the ends gives the illusion of both longer nails and fingers.

You can do more detailed nail art too, like these cute strawberries and lemons, alternated with French tips.

Looking for a new take on the mermaidcore trend? Turn your nails into little iridescent clamshells.

Billie Lourd paid homage to her mom Carrie Fisher with her Star Wars mani, complete with a Princess Leia portrait.

Copy the artsy look seen on models at the fall/winter ’23 Vivienne Westwood show.

Zebra print is always a fun option, and there are nail stickers that can help you get the look in minutes.

For a fresh take on the French mani, try the moody black ombré vibe Jin Soon Choi created for models including Chloe Sevigny at the Proenza Schouler fall/winter 2023 show.

These sparkly tips are the ultimate barely there design for brides and beyond.

If you always go for a French mani, try switching it up with a sleek swoop.

Different colors on each nail is still A Thing, so why not change it up with two-tone nail art?

Truly no skill required: This look on Alana Haim was created using Inked by Dani nail stickers.

Go for two polar-opposite colors for optimal impact.

Once you’ve graduated from neutral swoops, you can go for multiple polish colors in the same color family.

This look proves that a smaller canvas doesn’t mean you can’t do intricate looks, like artistic

Suki Waterhouse’s 2023 Met Gala nails featured different butterflies on each nail—none longer than the length of her fingers.

Cow print has been trending for the last year or two, in part because it’s so easy to recreate. Try it in a fun shade, like deep green.