One of the best things about nails is how customizable they are, from the shape to the length to the designs. If you\u2019re currently in a natural nail era and looking for short nail designs, you\u2019ve come to the right place. That\u2019s right, fun designs aren\u2019t just for long talons. In fact, nail artist and Tweezerman Pro Artist Tom Bachik<\/a> previously told Vogue<\/em> he doesn\u2019t let nail shape<\/a> determine his designs. But before we can get to the art, it\u2019s important to maintain strong, healthy nails\u2014regardless of their length. \u201cCuticle oil will be your best friend, as it will keep your nails in a healthy condition, which will in turn help to strengthen and maintain your desired nail length,\u201d says nail artist Faye Louise Dennis<\/a>. With the prep set, here is Vogue<\/em>\u2019s guide to some of the best short nail designs.<\/p>\n Coined by nail artist Betina Goldstein<\/a>, the micro-French<\/a> uses a thin line of paint across the free edge of the nail to create an elegant, barely-there French manicure that\u2019s been worn by everyone from Margot Robbie<\/a> to Anne Hathaway<\/a>. \u201cI always recommend designs that will elongate your natural nails to give the effect of longer nail beds,\u201d says Dennis. For a little extra fun, she also recommends doing a reverse micro-French where the line of color \u201ckisses your cuticles.\u201d<\/p>\nThe micro-French<\/h2>\n
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