Easy Nail Art Designs At Home For Short Nails

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Rebecca is a contributing writer for where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for seven years.

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Evelyn Lim is a nail expert with more than 18 years of experience. She currently serves as the chief educator of Paintbox, a top nail studio in NYC.

A fresh set can change your life. While we love a professional manicure as much as the next person, sometimes we just need a quick fix at home. And we don't just mean a polish touch-up—we're talking about indulging in the full therapeutic experience of painting our nails.

Sometimes, a single swipe of color will do the trick. But often, we're craving something a little more interesting. So, we rounded up 35 simple and easy nail art designs you can do at home (and probably with the nail colors you already own). We're not nail artists by any means, but luckily with these looks and tips from experts Jordan Meade, Amy Oung, and Tammy Taylor, that doesn't matter.

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This look offers minimal effort but maximum design, says Meade. Like art on your nails, this abstract line design gives a simple yet alluring effect. Meade offers the following tips: Apply a thin base coat using a light polish and cure for 60 seconds. Take a fine detail brush and color of choice to draw random, freestyled swirl lines that vary in thickness. Remember art is subjective, not perfect.

In this case, less is more. We love the simplicity of these neutral nails with a thin white stripe down the middle. Do one to two coats of any nude/neutral color for the base, instructs Oung.Once it is dry, use a striping brush and apply a vertical thin line with a nice white. Apply gloss (SpaRitual Nourish Fast Dry Vegan Top Coat, $20) to lock in the design.

Who doesn't love a classic red manicure? The simple star accent on the ring finger takes it to a whole other level.Pick up this 10-Piece Nail Art Brush Set ($9), or any similar set, to achieve stars and many other details you'll find in this roundup.

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Play up bare nails with a swipe of gold at the tips. Try a chunky metallic shade like L'Oréal's Colour Riche Nail ($6) in Gold Dust.Pair with gold jewelry to really make a statement.

We love a good pastel nail vibe and having multiple shade options is even better. Mirror the color order on each hand for a polished nail art look that doesn't require any tricky precision.

Easy. It features stripes over top half-painted nails, providing inspiration for a way to make your mani last longer as it grows out. If you've mastered #02, you're on your way to this design, says Oung.

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If you want to rock some nail art but don't have the steadiest of hands, we've got a solution: nail stickers. Olive & June's Nail Art Stickers ($7) make for a unique and easy mani. It's safe to say we're impressed.

Teal and metallic gold collide in this chic design. To recreate, Paint two coats of an opaque teal color, says Oung. Try a shade like Essie Go Overboard ($19).After it is dry, use a long detailer brush and paint a half moon around the cuticle area with a metallic color.Start with a small dot in the middle with the metallic color (the base of the U of the moon) and a dot on each side of where the moon will end (the 'smile' of the U).Connect the dots with the detailer brush, and fill in the rest of the moon. Allow to dry.Apply [a fast-drying top coat] to lock in the design.

Rather than paint your half-moon design, an alternative would be to use French Manicure sticker guides ($6) from Orly and apply them to the nail as a stencil, says Oung. Once the teal color is dry, place the sticker on the nail. Use the metallic color and fill in where the moon would be.Wait for it to dry and then lift the sticker.Apply a thin coat of clear, instructs Oung.

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You've probably seen polka-dotnails before, but this one creates a new layer of fun. Pick a few colors to create a bunch of tiny dots all around bare nails—variation and overlap are all part of the fun here. To replicate this look, Taylor suggests first applying Flawless Foundation Gel Base Coat ($31) and allowing it to cure before adding designs. Using the Tammy Taylor Dotting Tool ($7), New Flame Gelegance Gel Polish ($22), and Fresh n FruityGeleganceGel Polish($22), create a dotted smile line in the middle of the nail, alternating colors, she adds. Repeat this process by filling in gaps down the nail. Cure.

More conservative settings. Nail stripe stickers can make achieving this look even easier. For more interesting shapes, like curves or lines, Taylor suggests using her eponymous Striper Brush ($21).

The impact of this manicure far outweighs the time it takes to achieve it. No metallic or neon color combo is off limits with this simple, chic style. To make this mani—or any mani—last, Always use a top coat! emphasizes Oung.

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The contrast between the yellow base and blue dots makes this look from Paintbox pop. These dots are 3D, but a contrasting polish will also provide a bold impact if you're not looking to shop for extra baubles.

Purple on purple totally works here. Different shades of the same tone are always a good choice for a polished, understated take on nail art. Try OPI Infinite Shine 2 Long-Sear Lacquer ($13) in Do You Lilac It? as the base and Nature Strong Natural Original Lacquer ($11) in A Great Fig World for the stripe.

An easy nail art hack? You can use a toothpick to createdifferent-sized dots like the ones in thisChillhouse manicure. Taylor says to apply a product like Glass Slipper Gel Top Coat ($31) over the finished design and allow it to dry.

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Get this sparkly yet understated look by using a sponge to press on glitter from the lower left corner, tapering into nothing. Set with a clear coat and

The unique color combo is what drew us to this two-toned nail design, and achieving the look is as simple as letting your first shade set, then applying the second diagonally across half the nail. Oung explains how:

Shift your French tip to the corner of your nail for a modern take on the classic manicure. Stick with a pastel shade or go bolder with bright rainbow hues. A base coat is optional with this design since all the flare is at the tip, notes Meade. Choose five different colors–one for each nail, and use the polish brush to create a curved slope starting at the corner of your nail. Keep some acetone handy to clean up the curved line with another brush. Just like that, a pop of color is all you need to stand out.

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If you're not a fan of bright colors on your nails, this easy nail art idea is a stunning choice. We love how the thin black stripe adds dimension to the white base, creating a design that's super versatile. 

You may be familiar with half-moon cuticles, but what about these snazzy pyramids instead? Oung's tip for nailing the look: Always wait for the base color to dry before painting the top designs.

This simple pastel mani got a major upgrade. Add a triangle of tonal foil to your go-to nail polish shade to emulate this beautiful style. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Bejewel your nails for a minimum-effort, maximum-impact design. Grab some sparklers and get to gluing. Long coffin nails make a great canvas to go wild with jewels but this look can also be adapted to shorter nails.

We're totally here for this twist on the two-tone manicure. Each nail is a little bit different, which keeps things interesting. To feign a salon mani at home, make sure to take care of your nail brush. If any of the design brushes stiffen from the nail polish, swish it around in pure acetone and clean the brush with either a lint-free wipe or lint-free paper towel and resume with the designing, comments Oung. 

Throw in a curve to give a half-and-half mani a playful twist. Stick to all one shade as a base, or skip it in favor of a clear base coat for a

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