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Solid Black Nails

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I am obsessed with black nail polish on short nails! It’s been one of the chicest manicures around for 10+ years now and it comes back every single season.

There is something so cool about black, short nails — depending on what you wear with them, they can be edgy or highly sophisticated. It’s completely your choice.

Just make sure you remove the polish if it starts to chip at all — dark polish is super unforgiving in this way!

Short Acrylic Nail Designs

I don’t usually do acrylic nails but I know tons of girls live or die by them. They do last so much longer than regular manis.

If you’re looking for some short acrylic nail ideas, look no further than the cute looks below!

Note: When it comes to acrylic nails, “short nails” is a relative term. Short acrylics would be considered long if you were talking about natural nails since acrylics can reach insanely long lengths. The more you know.

Light Pink Short Acrylic Nails

If you’re going for acrylic, light pink is a really classic choice that will look great with almost any outfit. These nails take it up a notch by incorporating a ton of trends into one nail look — we’re talking rhinestones, nail art, glitter, and more!

This look is definitely for those with a super girly sense of style. You are sure to get a lot of compliments on these super feminine nails.

See related: 30 Stunning Pink Nails Ideas to Try This Year

Leopard Short Acrylic Nails

Leopard print nails have been trending for a while now and I love this trend because it’s fun but so classic. (Leopard is neutral after all!)

If you’re going for acrylic press-on nails, these nails from Amazon are a great choice. I love the short style and the matte finish. You’re sure to get tons of compliments if you rock this short nail idea, and you can do them yourself.