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Naomi Jamieson

Short nude nails are the subtle and classy look everyone will be requesting in 2025

A collage of Short nude nails: on the left, is a close-up of a hand with warm nude squoval nails, in the middle, a close-up of a hand with sheer nude French tip nails (both by nail artist Mateja Novakovic). And finally, on the right, a hand is pictured with short, warm nude nails (by nail artist, Megan Rose) / in a beige-to-grey sunset-style template.

For those moments when you just want your talons to look fresh, clean and elevated, without committing to a statement colour or fleeting trend, short nude nails are the perfect pick.

While the 2025 nail trends are promising a variety of stylish looks, from milky lavenders to glimmering cat eye nails, nothing can ever diminish the power and versatility of neutral nails. After all, they go with everything and suit all nail shapes and lengths, especially if you opt for natural, skin-like tones. There's a reason why nudes are so often used as base coats for designs like French tip nails. Their subtlety and ability to offer a 'your nails but better' effect can be compared to that of your favourite foundation - or even the role of a white t-shirt or pair of jeans in your wardrobe. In other words, a nude manicure is a chic staple.

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