26 Simple Short Nail Designs That Are Trending For Fall/Winter 2023

With A-listers like Hailey Bieber currently obsessed with the chocolate manicure trend, this colorful yet simple manicure taps a different autumnal nail polish shade for each tip.

Elevate some minimal high-gloss nails with simplistic fine line nail art through the middle of each tip for a unique look that’s perfect for the sophisticate.

In case you didn’t get the memo, plaid nails are a serious green flag for the chillier months. This subtle white and gold design has the prettiest tweed-like texture.

In lieu of a traditional white nail polish shade, opt for colorful chrome French tips that have mirror-like shine. The manicure combines two of the most popular trends into one look.

For those in search of a minimalistic design that adds a bit of understated interest to neutral nails, a barely-there metallic line on each tip is an easy look to execute at home.

For a fall-friendly nail design that has a whole lot of romance, intricately painted roses combined with 3D golden texture and a gradient accent nail makes for a stunning manicure.

With notable fans of the trend including Megan Fox and Sydney Sweeney, aura nails look all things radiant (no matter which colors you choose). For something subtle, opt for an on-trend shade of blush pink on top of a neutral base.

Faux nails don’t have to be long. Opt for short tips, and paint vibrant squiggles atop clear nails for a playful manicure that shows your personality.

A fashionable print beloved by stars like Dua Lipa, houndstooth nails are unexpected yet timelessly chic all the same. If you can’t tap a pro, nail stickers like Inkbox’s $10 Houndstooth Strips are an easy way to get the look at home.

An easy look to recreate at home, these teeny tiny polka dots are an effortless go-to. If you don’t have a dotting tool, celebrity manicurist, Kimmie Kyees, previously shared a genius hack with Bustle: Bend a bobby pin, and use the small balls on the ends to make the design.

Painted with a playful palette of cool-toned nail lacquers, these vintage-inspired half moon nails feature a crisp French tip for a design that’s color blocking perfection.

Using different colored rhinestones, create some tiny gems to create a nail design that looks like a glistening night sky. It’s a great way to dress up neutral nails for a holiday party.

For those craving a more low-key version of the trendy crocodile print manicure, these subtle sage green French tips look so chic on short, almond-shaped nails.

For a bit of cozy color without the full commitment, these brown, cognac, and white lines create dimension on otherwise neutral tips.

For a glamorous take on leopard print, add in a bit of eye-catching gold. The combination of soft pink, graphic black shapes, and chrome details is sure to stun.

ICYMI: “Cherry mocha” is the nail polish trend of it-girls this season. Add some playful gold swirls to the mix, and you have a mani moment that’s truly unique.

Inspired by the beloved tortoiseshell print that never goes out of style, this nail art design was made all the more eye-catching with pops of vibrant purple.

Who said crystal clear nails had to be boring? Tap into your inner artist with 3D chrome details and raised, abstract designs that have pearlescent finishes.

Red and green is a holiday manicure classic. Take those hues and create a statement-making set with unique nail art on every single tip.

For a bit of edge that complements those nostalgic Y2K ‘fits, a bit of barbed wire nail art is a total vibe. Another bonus? The design works on even the shortest nails.

With a metallic gold shade, paint on a soft ombré French tip that’s made all the more unique with colorful 3D gemstones. Alexa, play Bejeweled by Taylor Swift...

If you want a timeless manicure with the tiniest pop of on-trend color, opt for some micro French tips in a deep emerald green shade of nail polish.

Minimal gilded cuffs painted atop “your nails but better” neutral hues put a seriously chic spin on otherwise low-key and understated nails.

For a bit of those soft girl, balletcore vibes that were spotted all over the NYFW runways, sweet ribbons are a beautiful addition to any French manicure.

With a cozy color palette that will easily take you from fall to winter, this abstract nail art design adds a whole lot of unique color to your look.

Black nails aren’t always basic. When in doubt, a few coats of some black glitter nail polish is sure to catch the light and shimmer in the prettiest way.