Short French nails are a classic and timeless manicure style that looks elegant and sophisticated on any nail length.

Short French nails are a classic and timeless manicure style that looks elegant and sophisticated on any nail length. The French manicure is characterized by natural-looking nails with a white or off-white tip. Here's how you can achieve short French nails:

Materials you'll need:

- Nail file

- Nail buffer

- Cuticle pusher

- Clear base coat

- Sheer pink or nude nail polish

- White nail polish or nail polish striping tape (for the white tip)

- Clear top coat

Instructions:

1. Prep your nails: Start by shaping your nails to your desired length and shape. Short square or rounded nails work well for the French manicure look. Use a nail file to shape your nails, and then gently buff the surface of each nail to create a smooth canvas for the polish.

2. Push back cuticles: Use a cuticle pusher to gently push back your cuticles, creating a clean and even nail bed.

3. Apply a clear base coat: Apply a thin layer of clear base coat to each nail. This helps protect your nails and prevents staining from colored nail polish.

4. Apply the sheer pink or nude polish: Once the base coat is dry, apply a sheer pink or nude polish to your nails. This creates a natural and polished look. You may need to apply two coats for full opacity.

5. Create the white tip:

   a. Option 1: Using white nail polish, carefully freehand the white tips on each nail. Start from one side of the nail and gently swipe the brush across to the other side, creating a soft curve.

   b. Option 2: Alternatively, you can use nail polish striping tape to create a clean and precise white tip. Apply the striping tape just below the tip of each nail, leaving the desired width of the white tip exposed. Then, paint the white tip using white nail polish and remove the striping tape while the polish is still wet.

6. Apply a clear top coat: Once the white tip is dry, apply a clear top coat to seal and protect your French manicure.

7. Clean up any mistakes: Use a small brush or a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to clean up any mistakes or excess polish around the nails.

Short French nails are a chic and versatile nail design that complements any outfit and occasion. Whether you're going for a casual or formal look, this classic style will always look sophisticated and put-together. Enjoy your elegant and refined short French manicure!