The view of female beauty has undergone significant changes. Today, fashion is so loyal that it allows any stylish experiments with appearance and image in general. As for nail art, there are also no restrictions. The girls learned how to create stunning designs on nails of different lengths. In our review, we will cover the topic of popular trends of the season on short nails, which will help you easily decorate your hands with a stylish and elegant design.
Fashionable manicure for short nails 2020: features of stylish nail art
Despite the versatility of many nail art, manicure on a short nail plate has its own characteristics. Short nails require special designs. Considering the limited space of the nail plate, the master needs to achieve aesthetic and attractive nail art, and the minimalist style is exactly what is needed in this case.
Rhinestones, pixie crystals and other decorative elements look chic on short nails. Various designs look no less attractive on a small nail plate. Among the season's favorites are artistic painting, abstract patterns, floral patterns, ethnic motifs, graphics and minimalism.
All this in combination and separately allows you to create dozens of original nail art and interesting options for decorating short nails. Which manicure should you especially pay attention to this season? Read our detailed review, where we offer you the TOP 7 best nail techniques for short nails.
What is a manicure in the style of “Minimalism”
The art style and lifestyle called “Minimalism” came to us from Japan. Minimalism is the pursuit of perfection through the use of minimal details and colors. No pathos or pretentiousness, no unnecessary cluttering details, everything should be calm, laconic, restrained and easy.
The main color in minimalism is white. It is considered the calmest color, the lightest and most laconic. Next come all the nude shades: nude-beige, nude-pink, nude-milky. Then there are gray and black. Then come the colors of natural materials - shades of wood, grass, sand, brick, wheat, gloomy or clear skies, mustard, swamps and other natural shades.
That is, in a minimalist design, calmer colors are used, closer to natural colors, more bleached, dusty or faded. Not open, not bright and desaturated. Minimalism is a minimum of bright colors and a maximum of calm, muted colors.
Bright colors are also present in the minimalist design. But they are used to place some small bright accents. For example, red, orange, yellow, green or blue colors can be used as accent colors.
Minimalism in manicure also means moderation in everything. And in the number of colors used, and in their saturation, as well as in the number of decorations used in the design. Manicure should not distract from thoughts and deeds, it should help calm and ease the mind.
Therefore, the classic minimalist design is a so-called “manicure without a manicure.” That is, it is a transparent or nude base, which is as close as possible to the natural color of natural nails. Plus a minimal design in calm, restrained colors, with or without a bright accent. Here, everything will depend on your mood.
In addition, minimalist designs often use a matte finish on the nails. It looks very harmonious and looks as if it replicates the matte finish of a natural nail.
Minimalism intersects very closely with the philosophy of nature, with its harmony and naturalness. The ideology of minimalism is to be close to nature, to respect nature, to be part of it. Therefore, in minimalism, more natural, calm shades are used.
But modern fashion trends and the creativity of manicurists have made changes to the classic color palette used. Thus, as the main background, masters began to use bright shades of yellow, pink or red, unusual for minimalism.
This type of design, with a bright main background, can very conditionally be called “Minimalism”. Perhaps only because of the minimal number of design elements present in it.
Therefore, if you really want to feel the whole philosophy of conciseness and the pursuit of perfection, which is inherent in true “Minimalism,” opt for a classic minimalist design.
Stylish nail design for short nails with gel polish 2020 with negative space
The play of tones and halftones has always excited the imagination of artists. Simple fashionistas who are not averse to experimenting with interesting nail art with negative space have not gone far from them either. Negative space manicure looks especially attractive on short nails, because thanks to correctly placed blocks it is possible to create an interesting visual effect. It is the alternation of painted and “empty” zones that visually lengthens the nails, making them more well-groomed and neat. In addition, a manicure with negative space is considered one of the most trendy nail art of the season.
Matte short nail designs 2020
The velvety surface of the nails fascinates with its laconicism; this design is calming and gives the whole image a touch of mystery and charm. Matte design on short nails looks great in any design:
- plain nail coating with gel polishes in pastel or rich dark shades
- combination of matte gel polish with glossy
- matte manicure decor with rhinestones, glitter, sparkles, foil
A matte design in any design looks stylish, especially if such a manicure is combined with a light look without bright accents.
New autumn nail art with watercolors
Regardless of the season, watercolor drawings and patterns do not lose their popularity. For example, a monochrome flower made using watercolor technique can pass for autumn, so it is ideal for manicure. Try adding additional golden accents in the form of sparkles, liquid foil or glitter.
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Spectacular moon manicure for short nails 2020
Lunar manicure is a familiar technique that no longer causes much delight among girls. However, it is this classic version of marigold design that can transform even the shortest marigolds. Neat holes visually lengthen the nails, as if they are stretching them towards the edge of the nail plate.
As for design, there are several options you can use:
- plain coating with accentuation of the lunula with a contrasting color, transparent top or gel polish with glitter or sparkles
- complex nail art with floristry, geometry, abstraction and other patterns that succinctly fit into the design on a short nail plate
French design in autumn color palette
The trend is color design of “smile” lines, which gives the manicure an original look. Interesting additions to this solution include imposing a stamping design (photo 1), decor, making a jacket in delicate, deepest colors and multi-colored nail art. The basis in the color direction can be one color, for example, classic blue, or several. It is also fashionable to combine a French manicure with a plain coat and moon manicure.
See also: French manicure fall/winter 2020-2021, fashion trends, photos.
Original design of short nails in wet style
A drawing or pattern is the main accent that sets the tone for the entire nail art. What exactly is placed on the nails is the choice of the girls themselves, but it is important how these patterns will be depicted. Today, the main trend in nail design is wet manicure. The design is created on undried gel polish, which allows you to get delicate and neat patterns with blurred edges.
Wet manicure requires some experience. It is important to take such an amount of gel polish that it does not completely cover the nail plate, but creates a decorative element, for example, a flower, leaves or abstraction.
Stylish dark manicure for short nails with a veil
Manicure with a veil, as one of the varieties of wet design, looks great on short nails. To create a translucent effect on the nail plate, you need to cover your nails with a transparent top coat and, without drying it, drop a small amount of black gel polish. After this, carefully blend the black gel polish and dry it in a UV lamp. This background looks great with lace designs, nail art with dots, and mehndi designs.
Caviar manicure
Another design idea is caviar manicure. We have already told you that beads are one of the 10 main trends of 2020. You might like the idea of decorating short nails with small multi-colored balls or broths.
Stylish manicure for short nails with sparkles and glitter
If the length of the nail plate is not your thing, then you can focus attention on your hands with the help of shiny textures. Rhinestones, glitter, finely ground sequins, acrylic and other similar decor seem to lift the design, making it more voluminous and richer. Use gel polish with glitter in moon designs and French manicures, highlighting the main details.
Try the rub-in manicure, which has been mega-popular in recent seasons. These finely ground glitters look beautiful on long oval and almond-shaped nails, but on short nails the pastel design with rubbing looks no less attractive.
Fashionable manicure for short nails with designs
The small space of the nail plate does not allow placing complex decor and massive decorations on it. But for many girls, a few miniature drawings are enough to make the design sparkle with new colors.
A popular trend in recent seasons among young girls is manicures with cute animal faces. Such designs look great on pastel shades, creating a design in which nothing is superfluous. There are a huge number of design options for short nails. There are hearts, inscriptions, contrasting branches, dots manicure, emoticons, stripes and much more.
Short nails don't mean you have to deny yourself beautiful and stylish nail art. Rather, on the contrary, the small space of the nail plate makes you think about the careful selection of the design and its correct placement. Be inspired by the photo ideas presented in the article and create stunning nail art on your nails.
