A beauty editor has spotlighted six nail polish shades—poppy red, sky blue, cerulean, lilac, pale pink, and vanilla crème—as her go-to palette for short nails this spring. The selection reflects a ...

I get into allll the tips and tricks you need to know for a salon-worthy at-home manicure with your new press-ons. Although ...

Does a traditional French play it too safe for your taste? Turn the classic design on its head with white half-moons over a glossy pink base. Milky, semi-sheer pink polish allows the natural tones of ...

Discover how to achieve salon-quality, milky white square nails at home with this comprehensive DIY nail tutorial. Learn how to apply affordable fake nails, prepare your natural nails, and use gel ...

Ultra-long fingernails used to be a sort of flex. A status symbol that reads "high-maintenance girly who doesn’t really get her hands dirty." In recent years, the tides have shifted, and short ...

Amanda Le is a multi-media writer, social media maven, publicist, and seasoned sales and marketing professional based in New York City. Amanda has worn many hats throughout her career, from working in ...

While long nails often get all the love, short manicures deserve just as much shine. Though your canvas may be a bit smaller, you can still achieve so many cool nail looks. On that note, we think ...

For many of us, there's one big, straightforward reason to opt for short nails: They're practical. But choosing a functional shorter length does not mean you have to compromise on style. In fact, some ...

After a long stretch of almond-tip dominance in nail trends, short nails are on the rise—and the micro-French-nails trend is here to prove it. This look is the opposite of those chunky, stark white ...

Bold, orange-based reds are at the top of our 2026 nail trend list. “Many of my clients are already asking for tomato red nails,” says Humphrey. “Dark reds always make a comeback—especially in the ...

The verdict is out on the chicest (and most practical) manicure of the season, so let's hear it for short nails! If you are an avid nail salon goer, chances are you probably tend to go for longer ...