21 Elegant Nail Designs for Short Nails

Your nails don’t have to be long to have gorgeous nail art, you can also have funky designs created on shorter nails to. To get you inspired we have found 21 elegant nail designs for short nails. There is a design for everyone whether you’re looking for stylish summer nails or pretty designs for a special occasion.

1. White and Gold Glitter

First up we have this beautiful white manicure. White is a great color choice for the summer, if you are looking for something glam you can add gold glitter just like these. Each nail has a splash of glitter and one nail is all over glitter. The white and gold combination is gorgeous and could be used to create many elegant nail designs.

2. Pink and Metallic Nails

Next up we have this cute pink manicure with metallic accent nails. Pink is a pretty color choice for your nails and the metallic shade adds a touch of elegance. A design like this can easily be created at home with just two polish colors. You can recreate this mani with similar colors or different ones. Just make sure the colors match.

3. White Elegant Nail Designs

Looking for something trendy and elegant? Then this is the manicure for you! These nails feature light pink polish with two white accent nails. The accent nails feature thin strips of pink glitter and gems. There are even little pearls on one pink nail. Nails like this would be fun to create and you could also use all elements or just choose one like the glitter to make your own unique look.

4. Gold French Manicure

Give your French Manicure an elegant makeover by using gold nail polish! This simple change can instantly glam up your usual manicure. Something like this would be perfect for a night out, special occasion or even a wedding. We love this look.

5. Different Shades of Blue

Can’t choose which nail polish to use? Then why not use more than one. This funky nail design was created with different shades of blue. Nail art like this is great for the summer. Add a sparkly gem to your nails to make the finished result pretty and chic. Recreate the blue look or choose your own color. Just make sure your polishes are different shades of the same color.

6. Floral Accent Nail

Flowers are a great way to give your nails an elegant look. There are so many stencils and stickers available online, so you can create your own art with your favourite flowers and colors. Flower nails are great for the summer and weddings to.

7. Light Pink and Glitter

Glitter never fails to look glamorous and pretty. Our next manicure for short nails shows how you can jazz up a nail color with glitter. The nail design looks beautiful because the glitter is a darker shade to the polish. You could recreate this with just two polishes. Pink is a great choice for summer.

8. White Manicure with Sparkle

Here is another stunning white manicure. This mani features a sparkling accent nail. All you need to create this look is white polish, gems and a clear top coat. White is a great investment color because you can create so many different looks. Elegant nail designs like this would be beautiful for a bride.

9. Light Nails with Crystal Accent Nail

Next up we have a simple neutral manicure with one accent nail. The accent nail features just one sparkling gem. This is a minimal nail art design but it is beautiful. Neutrals are a great choice if you want a chic look, this manicure could be recreated with more vibrant shades for a summery look.

10. Ombre Nail Art

Ombre nail art is very trendy. This style is not going anywhere anytime soon, so it would be a great design to learn. You can give your ombre art an elegant finishing touch with some glitter. Add some glitter to the tips and you have a chic manicure. You could recreate this look with any color polishes. There are plenty of tutorials online.

11. Pink Manicure with Sparkly Accent Nail

Light pink polish is a pretty choice, it goes with any skin tone and looks great on short nails. Pink looks beautiful as it is but to make it extra glam add some silver gems. An accent nail like this just gives your manicure an elegant finishing touch.

12. Silver French Manicure

Liked the gold French Manicure? Then you’ll love our next elegant nail art. This manicure is a silver French Manicure. It is elegant, sparkling and beautiful. Something like this can be created at home and the silver polish can be used in other designs. A silver mani like this would be perfect for a special occasion.

13. Vibrant Manicure with Sparkly Accent Nail

Our next pick is a fun and elegant design. It features vibrant nails that were created with “Where’s my mojito?” by Modish Polish and the accent nail is Revlon Holographic Pearls. We love this look as it would be a great choice for summer. It is a bold manicure that could be easily created at home.

14. Delicate Feather Design

Next up we have an elegant nail design that features beautiful feathers. The nails are polished with a dark pink and two accent nails have a delicate white feather. Feathers can be created with stencils and stickers that are available online. You could recreate this look or choose a different base polish.

15. Purple Shades and Glitter

Here is another way to use silver glitter to create a pretty manicure. Each nail is painted with a different polish and has a glittery accent nail. This looks works so well because even though the colors are different they complement each other perfectly.

16. Multi Color Manicure

If you liked the manicure ideas with different polish colors and glitter, you’ll love our next pick. This one features two shades of blue, white polish and silver glitter. All these colors are different but work together beautifully. Art like this is great because you can create this look or use each color individually. With a few colors the possible elegant nail designs are endless.

17. Rose Gold Glitter Nails

Rose gold is a must have for 2017. This elegant gold shade has been a must have in fashion, accessories and beauty. Now you can have it on your nails to! These nails feature short light pink nails with rose gold glitter accent nails. Nail art like this would be stunning for a night out or a wedding.

18. Pretty Glitter Design

Glitter can be used in many ways. If you want an elegant look that is trendy to this next manicure might be for you. This mani features short light nails with two accent nails. The accent nails feature a silver and sparkly triangular design. With nail art like this you get the best of both worlds. This could be recreated in any color scheme.

19. Light Manicure with Sparkly Elegant Nail Designs

Love gems? Then you’ll love our next pick! This one features light short nails with two embellished nails. One features a small sparkly design while the next nail is all over gems. This is a cute look that would suit everyone. You could recreate this with both nails or just one. You’ll need a pretty polish, gems and a clear top coat.

20. All Over Glitter

Next, we have a pick that can easily be created at home. These nails feature a pretty all over glitter. Glitter polishes are an easy way to give you an elegant manicure. All you need is one glitter polish. There are so many glitter shades out there so just choose your favourite!

21. Funky Glitter Nails

Last on our list is this funky glitter design. This is a great source of inspiration for your next nail art project. You could recreate this art in your own colors or just use one of the accent nails. With nail art like this you get an elegant look that is bang on trend to.

We hope you have found inspiration for you next look from our elegant nail designs.