Nifty·Posted on Aug 14, 201421 Adorable Manicure Ideas For Short NailsBecause short-nailed people want to be pretty too.by Alexis NeddBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Short nail beds don't offer much space for complex nail art, so simple designs are easier to create. Consider an easy stripe: View this photo on Instagram 2. Or tiny polka dots — the smaller, the better! View this photo on Instagram 3. A nude nail polish can make your fingers look longer. View this photo on Instagram 4. Especially if you find a polish that's well-matched to your skin tone. View this photo on Instagram 5. Nail stickers are another great option for short nails. This is another case of "smaller is better," as larger stickers can take up too much space. View this photo on Instagram 6. Instead of decorating your tips, try a reverse french to get a similar look without growing your nails out. The reverse french can look natural... View this photo on Instagram 7. ...or can have a more colorful, two-toned variation. View this photo on Instagram 8. Of course, there's always this Super Reverse French, where the white "tip" takes up most of the nail. View this photo on Instagram 9. Outline manicures show off short, neat nails. View this photo on Instagram 10. And look especially good with a pop of color! View this photo on Instagram 11. A stud or rhinestone at the base of the nail is a cute accent for shorter styles. View this photo on Instagram 12. See? Look at all the colors! The possibilities are endless! View this photo on Instagram 13. Or actually, you know what? Put the studs anywhere. They look adorable on short nails. Go crazy! View this photo on Instagram 14. Tiny floral appliques look very pretty, especially if they don't take over the whole nail. View this photo on Instagram 15. Or combine nail art, the reverse french, nude tones, and flowers for this fabulous Transformer of a short-nail look! View this photo on Instagram 16. Never underestimate the power of a single statement nail, whether it's in glitter: View this photo on Instagram 17. A complimentary color: View this photo on Instagram 18. An easy design: View this photo on Instagram 19. Or the only solid nail on an artfully designed hand: View this photo on Instagram 20. Short nails are also prime canvasses for easily chipped metallic polishes, because short nails chip less than long nails. View this photo on Instagram 21. Doing an ombre look on each finger is difficult when your nails are short, so do your whole hand in gradually changing colors instead! View this photo on Instagram The possibilities are endless! Go forth and polish your short, lovely nails! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF