14 chic short nail looks to wear for a spring-ready manicure

On the left, a close up of a hand with short nails and a floral manicure/ alongside a close up of a hand with green chrome short nails by nail artists Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova) and @gel.bymegan/ in sage green and pink template.

2024 is proving to be the year of short nails and while you might be under the misconception that these trimmed lengths limit your design options, these 14 short nails for spring are evidence to the contrary...

So far, the 2024 nail trends have offered up several chic looks for the spring season, from minimalistic 'Bubble Bath' nails to sunny 'Butter' nails. All of which you can find adapted to suit shorter talons, especially squoval shapes. And it's not just monochromatic pastel hues that you can spy adorning shorter nails but also chic French tips and more elaborate spring flower nail designs - proving just how versatile the understated length can be.