Mini Nails: Introduction

Long nails are the Marcia Brady of manicures, attracting all of the attention and constantly flaunting their intricate designs on the internet. But let’s be honest: Mini nail designs have been long overdue for some attention. We’re talking about something much bigger than that library book you forgot to return to the school librarian in fourth grade, or that one-word text you were supposed to send to that guy on Tinder you’ve been talking to. Mini nails are like Jan Brady, the middle sister who, like her big sister, is sometimes overlooked but certainly deserves to be noticed.

Mini Nails: Classical Touch

Don’t worry if you’re someone who will never succumb to the siren song of acrylic nails, a nail-biter, simply don’t like long nails, or have weak nails that won’t grow no matter how many supplements you take. You and your adorable short nails are still welcome to hang out. It does show the art of mini sky nails.

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Continue reading to see these mini nail designs that we’re sure you’ll want to copy, pin to your nail art mood board, or show to your nail tech.

• Tip with Two Colors: This simple split-color manicure exudes sophistication while remaining playful. Furthermore, according to nail artist and Sundays Studio founder Amy Lin, it can help make your nails look longer — no acrylics required.

“This is simple to do with a brush,” she says, adding that tape is an excellent choice for beginners. Do try these min nail angular design to help look the nail shape and length more.

• Strawberries that are sweet: When you look at this manicure by nail artist Amber Green, you can’t help but feel better. The bright pink polish and strawberries scattered across some of the nails certainly allude to warmer, sunnier days — aka spring and summer. We recommend Ella+Mila’s nail polish in Brave for a similar vibrant pink that will make everyone wink.

• The Exceptionally French: This edgy black-and-neon design by Mei Kawajiri, a nail artist based in New York City, proves that the French manicure can be anything but basic — and professionals agree. There are even great mini nails salon around the world.

It’s not about getting the perfect shape; it’s about using color to express yourself,” Lin says of the new French manicure. Feel free to use any high-voltage colors you already have in your collection for this look.

• The Exceptionally French: This edgy black-and-neon design by Mei Kawajiri, a nail artist based in New York City, proves that the French manicure can be anything but basic — and professionals agree.  The overall French mani is creating the fine line, even if the shade is skinny with the brightest shade. And its not about getting the nails perfect shape and size, but it is all about using the shades to express yourself more.

• Bowie Lightning Bolts: With these expertly painted lightning bolts, pay homage to singer David Bowie’s musical legacy. Hannah Missen, the nail artist behind this design, suggests “marking each point of the lightning bolt with four tiny dots, then joining the dots with a super-thin detail and thicken where needed to get those red-and-blue bolts just right. Alpine Snow by OPI is a similar soft white polish.