When it comes to summer nail designs, the almond shape is a timeless choice, especially for shorter lengths. It offers a chic and sophisticated look that’s both trendy and easy to maintain. Whether you’re looking for a simple, elegant design or something more vibrant and playful, short almond nails can be incredibly versatile. Let’s dive into some stunning ideas for summer almond nails short 2024.
Sparkling Lilac Accents
The first design showcases a delicate, translucent base with a soft lilac French tip, complemented by sparkling lilac accents on the ring fingers. This design is perfect for those who want a touch of elegance with a hint of sparkle.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Translucent polish: Essie Mademoiselle
- Lilac polish: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Lilac Link
- Glitter polish: China Glaze in Fairy Dust
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the translucent polish and let it dry.
- Use the lilac polish to create a French tip on each nail.
- Apply the glitter polish to the ring fingers for that sparkling accent.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.
Pink and White French Tips with Glitter
This design features a classic pink and white French tip, enhanced with pink glitter accents and tiny heart details. It’s a playful yet sophisticated look, ideal for any summer occasion.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Pink polish: Essie Ballet Slippers
- White polish: OPI Alpine Snow
- Pink glitter polish: Zoya in Tinsley
- Nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Start with the base coat to protect your nails.
- Apply the pink polish and let it dry completely.
- Use the white polish to create French tips on each nail.
- Add pink glitter accents with a nail art brush.
- Create tiny heart details using the white polish and a fine nail art brush.
- Seal your design with a top coat.
Colorful Glitter Explosion
The final design is a vibrant, colorful glitter explosion. This look combines a clear base with colorful, iridescent glitter on the tips and one accent nail completely covered in glitter. It’s perfect for a bold summer statement.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Clear polish: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Invisible
- Iridescent glitter: Ciaté London Glitter Flip in Candy
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to your nails.
- Use the clear polish as a base and let it dry.
- Apply the iridescent glitter to the tips of each nail, and cover one entire nail as an accent.
- Finish with a top coat to secure the glitter and add shine.
Marbled Gold Accents
This design showcases a sophisticated combination of neutral tones with gold accents. The marbled effect on a few nails paired with solid nude colors makes this manicure perfect for both casual and formal summer events.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Essie Here to Stay Base Coat
- Nude polish: OPI Samoan Sand
- Gold polish: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Game of Chromes
- Marbling tool: PUEEN Marble Nail Art Tools
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the nude polish and let it dry completely.
- Use the marbling tool to create gold marbled effects on a few accent nails.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.
Matte Terracotta Elegance
This design features a stunning matte terracotta color with elegant gold line accents. It’s a perfect blend of modern and classic, ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your summer look.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Zoya Anchor Base Coat
- Terracotta polish: Essie Rust-Worthy
- Gold striping tape: Born Pretty Gold Nail Striping Tape
- Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Start with the base coat to protect your nails.
- Apply the terracotta polish and let it dry completely.
- Use gold striping tape to create elegant line accents on selected nails.
- Seal with a matte top coat to achieve the matte finish.
Oceanic Ombre with Jewels
This design brings the ocean to your fingertips with a beautiful ombre effect transitioning from nude to ocean blue, accented with jewels. It’s perfect for those looking to capture the essence of the beach on their nails.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Base Coat
- Nude polish: OPI Bubble Bath
- Blue polish: Essie Aruba Blue
- Jewels: Swarovski Nail Crystals
- Ombre sponge: Sally Beauty Ombre Sponge Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the nude polish and let it dry.
- Use the ombre sponge to blend the blue polish from the tips toward the middle of the nails.
- Apply jewels near the cuticle for an added touch of luxury.
- Finish with a top coat to secure the jewels and smooth the ombre.
Floral Fantasy with Gold Flakes
This design is a floral fantasy featuring delicate white flowers and gold flakes on a transparent base. It’s perfect for adding a touch of nature and elegance to your summer manicure.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Transparent polish: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Invisible
- White polish: Essie Blanc
- Gold flakes: Born Pretty Gold Foil Flakes
- Nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Use the transparent polish as a base and let it dry.
- Create delicate white flowers with the white polish and a fine nail art brush.
- Add gold flakes to enhance the floral design.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your manicure.
Pastel Geometric Delight
This design combines pastel pink and blue with gold accents in a geometric pattern. The matte finish adds a modern touch, making it perfect for a trendy summer look.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Essie Here to Stay Base Coat
- Pastel pink polish: Essie Fiji
- Pastel blue polish: OPI It’s a Boy!
- Gold striping tape: Born Pretty Gold Nail Striping Tape
- Matte top coat: OPI Matte Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint sections of your nails with the pastel pink and blue polishes, creating geometric shapes.
- Use the gold striping tape to outline the geometric shapes.
- Finish with a matte top coat to seal and protect your design.
Green and Gold Leaf Elegance
This design features a beautiful combination of glossy green nails with clear nails adorned with green and gold leaf accents. It’s a sophisticated and fresh look, perfect for summer.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Green polish: Essie Mojito Madness
- Gold and green leaf flakes: Born Pretty Gold Foil Flakes
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Start with the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint some nails with the green polish, leaving a few nails clear.
- Apply gold and green leaf flakes to the clear nails.
- Seal with a top coat to secure the leaf flakes and add shine.
Deep Red Elegance with Floral Accents
This design combines a rich, deep red polish with accent nails featuring delicate floral designs and gold foil. It’s a luxurious look that’s perfect for summer evenings.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Zoya Anchor Base Coat
- Deep red polish: OPI Malaga Wine
- Gold foil: Born Pretty Gold Foil Flakes
- Floral stickers: Danni & Toni Nail Art Stickers
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint most of your nails with the deep red polish.
- Use floral stickers on the accent nails and add gold foil accents.
- Finish with a top coat to secure the designs.
Sparkling White Elegance
This design features a sparkling white base with iridescent crystals, creating a dazzling effect. It’s perfect for adding a touch of glamour to your summer manicure.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Base Coat
- White polish: OPI Alpine Snow
- Iridescent crystals: Swarovski Nail Crystals
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the white polish and let it dry.
- Place iridescent crystals on your nails for a sparkling effect.
- Finish with a top coat to secure the crystals and add shine.
Abstract Art Nails
This design features an artistic blend of colors and abstract lines. The use of orange, blue, and brown creates a modern, eye-catching look that’s perfect for those who love to express their creativity through their nails.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Nude polish: Essie Ballet Slippers
- Orange polish: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Tribal Sun
- Blue polish: Essie Butler Please
- Brown polish: OPI Chocolate Moose
- Nail art brushes: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the nude polish and let it dry.
- Use the nail art brushes to create abstract shapes and lines with the orange, blue, and brown polishes.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your design.
Pink Perfection with Silver Accent
This design combines a soft pink base with a sleek silver line accent. The minimalist approach makes it a classy and sophisticated choice for summer, perfect for any occasion.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Essie Here to Stay Base Coat
- Pink polish: OPI Bubble Bath
- Silver striping tape: Born Pretty Silver Nail Striping Tape
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Start with the base coat to protect your nails.
- Apply the pink polish and let it dry completely.
- Use the silver striping tape to create a sleek line accent on each nail.
- Seal with a top coat to ensure durability and shine.
Elegant Blue Florals
This design features a beautiful mix of blue floral patterns on a nude base. The intricate detailing of the flowers creates a fresh and elegant look, perfect for summer events and daily wear alike.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Nude polish: Essie Ballet Slippers
- Blue nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Blue
- Green nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Green
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the nude polish and let it dry.
- Use the blue and green nail art pens to draw intricate floral patterns on your nails.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your design.
Minimalist White with Leaf Accent
This design showcases a minimalist white base with a simple yet elegant leaf accent on one nail. It’s a perfect combination of simplicity and elegance, ideal for a sophisticated summer look.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Essie Here to Stay Base Coat
- White polish: OPI Alpine Snow
- Green nail art pen: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Green
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint all your nails with the white polish and let it dry.
- Use the green nail art pen to draw a simple leaf pattern on one nail.
- Seal with a top coat to ensure durability and shine.
Evil Eye Protection
This design incorporates the traditional evil eye symbol on a nude base, offering both style and protection. The minimalist approach keeps it trendy and modern.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- Nude polish: Essie Ballet Slippers
- Blue polish: Essie Butler Please
- White polish: OPI Alpine Snow
- Black polish: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Black to Black
- Dotting tool: Winstonia Dotting Tool Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the nude polish and let it dry.
- Use the dotting tool to create small circles with the blue, white, and black polishes to form the evil eye symbols.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your design.
Pastel Swirls
This design features a playful combination of pastel swirls in orange, blue, and purple on a nude base. It’s a fun and vibrant look, perfect for summer.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Essie Here to Stay Base Coat
- Nude polish: OPI Bubble Bath
- Orange polish: Essie Tart Deco
- Blue polish: Essie Bikini So Teeny
- Purple polish: OPI Do You Lilac It?
- Nail art brushes: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Start with the base coat to protect your nails.
- Apply the nude polish and let it dry completely.
- Use the nail art brushes to create swirls with the orange, blue, and purple polishes.
- Seal with a top coat to ensure durability and shine.
Pink Glitter Tips
This design features a nude base with glittery pink tips, adding a touch of sparkle and elegance. It’s a simple yet glamorous look, perfect for any summer event.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Zoya Anchor Base Coat
- Nude polish: Essie Ballet Slippers
- Pink glitter polish: China Glaze Fairy Dust
- Nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the nude polish and let it dry.
- Use the nail art brush to apply the pink glitter polish to the tips of your nails.
- Finish with a top coat to secure the glitter and add shine.
Neon Summer Swirls
This design showcases vibrant neon swirls in orange, purple, and blue on a clear base, making it a perfect choice for a bold summer statement.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Base Coat
- Clear polish: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Invisible
- Orange polish: China Glaze Orange Knockout
- Purple polish: OPI Do You Lilac It?
- Blue polish: Essie Butler Please
- Nail art brushes: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Use the clear polish as a base and let it dry.
- Create swirls with the orange, purple, and blue polishes using nail art brushes.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your design.
Floral Elegance
This design features a beautiful mix of white and clear nails adorned with intricate blue and green floral patterns. The detailed artwork makes it a perfect choice for a delicate and elegant summer look.
Consumables:
- Base coat: OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
- White polish: OPI Alpine Snow
- Clear polish: Essie Allure
- Blue and green nail art pens: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pens in Blue and Green
- Gold foil accents: Born Pretty Gold Foil Flakes
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint some nails white and others with clear polish.
- Use the blue and green nail art pens to draw floral patterns on the clear nails.
- Add gold foil accents for a touch of sparkle.
- Finish with a top coat to seal and protect your design.
Cool Grey Simplicity
This design showcases a serene grey shade with a simple white floral accent on one nail. It’s a minimalist and cool design, perfect for a relaxed summer vibe.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Essie Here to Stay Base Coat
- Grey polish: OPI Suzi Without a Paddle
- White polish: Essie Blanc
- Nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint all your nails with the blue polish and let it dry.
- Use the white polish and a nail art brush to create a simple floral design on one nail.
- Seal with a top coat to ensure durability and shine.
Subtle Pink with Sparkle Tips
This design features a soft pink base with subtle, glittery tips. The minimalist sparkle adds a touch of elegance without being overpowering, making it perfect for any summer occasion.
Consumables:
- Base coat: Zoya Anchor Base Coat
- Pink polish: Essie Mademoiselle
- Pink glitter polish: China Glaze Fairy Dust
- Nail art brush: Winstonia Nail Art Brush Set
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
How-To Guide:
- Apply the base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint your nails with the pink polish and let it dry.
- Use the nail art brush to apply the pink glitter polish to the tips of your nails.
- Finish with a top coat to secure the glitter and add shine.
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