Wondering how to spice up those short nails? Read on for our top fingerTIPS for how to get them looking great!
- • Push your cuticles back every day to encourage nail growth.
- • Choose your nail shape wisely — oval or almond shape gives the illusion of longer nails.
- •Find the right colour for you! We have a range of colours, from soft pastels to bright neons, and subtle nudes. French tips create an illusion of length.
Short nails are making a comeback into the world of manicures. Acrylics are out, and shorts nails are in! Keeping your nails short is recommended as it is the healthiest and cleanest way to maintain strong and sassy claws. Regular manicures are one of the best ways to ensure the removal of dead skin cells, which is an essential part of encouraging new skin cell growth, which is key for strong and healthy nails. But if you want a few key tips and tricks on how to make short nails look good on a daily basis, look no further.
At Marco Benito, we prioritise the healthiest and happiest methods to ensure the best results for you. Below are our three best bits of advice on how to rock short nails, and to keep them looking and feeling fabulous!
1. Push Those Cuticles Back!
There is nothing worse than overgrown, unclean, unkempt cuticles. If you have excess cuticle skin, a great tip is to push them back everyday in the shower. Alexaundra McCormick, a nail artist, stated for Allure for us to push your cuticles back, not trim them. “Your skin is already softened in the shower, so you can take your washcloth and just push your cuticles back. You don’t need all those fancy tools or a cuticle pusher.” Pushing back your cuticles is great for nail health, it encourages growth and gives the appearance of a naturally longer nail. When getting a manicure or doing your nails yourself, this method also allows the nail product to bond entirely onto the nail plate and not the cuticle. This is one of many ways to make those natural nails look their best!
2.Choose Your Nail Shape Wisely.
Your nail shape is entirely your choice. However you prefer your nails to look, Marco Benito can help you achieve this! But it is important to find the shape that suits you best, and matches the look you are wanting to achieve. Square-shaped nails will make your nails look short, no doubt about that. Our nails naturally grow in a more square shape anyways, and if you want to keep that look for yourself, go for it! But if you want to give the illusion that your natural nail is slightly longer, then an oval or almond shape is certainly the path you want to go down. These shapes create the illusion of a longer nail as they have a slight point to them, which elongates the shape.
3. Find The Right Colour For You.
French manicures are not just for the girls with the long nails. Bright and beautiful colours are not just for the acrylic sets. Finding the right colours for you can be the segway into falling in love with nail care. From pastels, to neons, to a classic nude. Finding what colours suit your personality will encourage you to keep your shorter nails looking fabulous. If you have the nails which barely grow over your fingers, a french manicure could also be ideal for you. The white tips of this specific nail art creates the illusion of length.
Whatever length your nails are, the team at Marco Benito do not judge. We are here to help you fall in love with your nails, whatever length they may be.
