Durable, easy to wear and incredibly stylish these heart nail designs for short nails highlight that sometimes less is more and you don’t need to rock long acrylics to add some fun nail art to your day.
We scrolled through thousands of designs from talented nail artists to find our favorites. We’ve tried to find a little something for everyone, no matter if you’re doing this yourself with some polish or you want some inspiration to show at your manicure. This is a very versatile look and there’s so much you could do with it so copy one of these designs or even twist it to suit your own style.
We are starting this collection with these natural-looking nails. I love the simplicity of the pink base and how it matches well with the tiny red hearts.Here’s another short nail set, but this time we’ve got a bit more variation with our heart designs her. I really like how we’ve got larger hearts, smaller hearts, and even heart tips!Here’s a short nail design that is perfect for more formal events which require less bold colors. I love how they used a pinkish nude shade and topped with off with some white hearts.Here’s a heart nail design that focuses more on nudes. I love how beautiful the black hearts lay on its pinkish nude base. The full black hand is also a beautiful addition to the set. I’ve looked at simple heart nail designs before and I (personally) love the minimalist look so I think this really pops.We’re bringing you a bit more color with these multi-colored tips and hearts. I love how they kept the entire nail monochromatic, using the same color for the hearts and tips.Here’s a beautiful short nail set that plays around with color gradients and tiny white designs. I really love the accent nail, which incorporates a few pastel gradients.
If you want a bit more shine that’ll add dimension to your look, consider adding these cute heart glitter stickers. This nail set isn’t completely filled with hearts; instead, it’s also got a few trendy designs that match perfectly with the CDG heart nail art.This nail set is a bit more fun and youthful as it plays around with a lot of glitter and different-colored hearts. I love how the heart nails have both the red and gold colors found on the other nails.These nails are for our pink-loving girls out there! I really love this shade of pink because it’s so light and refreshing. We’re adding a bit of spice to your look with these beautiful green and pink nails! I really love how they added these cool glitter bases. If you’re a fan of the soft-punk look, then you’re going to love this nail set. We’ve got black and pink nails which are topped with stars and hearts. I also love the adorable animals found on the accent nails!This nail set is definitely more on the minimalistic side. I really like how it’s mostly filled with these white French tips and that it’s varied a bit with the black line topped with a very tiny black heart. Here are some really pretty nails which I think are on the trendier side. I love how we’ve got a mix of plain pink tips and wavy pink and white patterns. I am in love with these Hello Kitty nail designs! I love all the tiny details in this set, especially the unique glitter gem heart and the fact that Hello Kitty is standing on top of the nail tips.If you’re looking for a frosty white set that’ll fit your heart-theme design, then these milky white nails will do the trick!Sometimes, all you need are a bit of thick white classic French tips topped with a bunch of red hearts. I like how the white contrasts the red hearts beautifully. I find these dazzling silver tips so adorable! I really love how they’re topped with these diagonal arrows with pierced hearts in the middle.Here’s a cute pink nail set that remains pretty simple for the most part. I like how it’s topped subtly with a tiny peeking pink heart.Now, the best thing about white French tips is that they can pretty much go with any design of your liking. Check out this set that’s paired with some heart tips.Here’s a nail set for those who want something a bit more refreshing. I love this green mint base as it looks so light on the nails!If you’re not really looking for something new, then you don’t really have to veer away from the classics. We’ve got these full red nails with an accent nail that’s topped with multiple tiny red hearts.This is a nail set for those who want to keep things a lot more simple. I like how the artist stuck to more simple designs, like the gold glitter and tiny hearts.Here’s another more youthful nail design featuring the classic purple and pink combination! I love how they added some polka dots, stripes, and some full purple nails with tiny hearts on top.We’ve got yet another minimalistic look for those who want to keep their nails simple. I love how versatile nude nails are. I think it’s time for something a bit more fun and cartoony. I love the fun vibe that the cute little hearts with feet give off!These nails are giving me some full punk princess vibes. I really like how they’re matched with these shiny chrome pink nails and some lightning bolts.We’ve got another nail set that sticks to more of a minimalistic vibe. I like how this set has more black accents to it, which perfectly puts the look together.Here’s a pink and red nail set that’s perfect for those who love a bit of dimension! I really love how these two colors look together.Since we’ve already got some minimalistic looks, I think it’s time we give you some monochromatic ones too! Here’s a white nail set topped with bigger black hearts.Here’s another classic red French tip nail set for all the classic heart-design lovers out there. I like how the silver lining adds dimension and how the V-shape serves as the perfect base for tiny hearts.I really love how almond-shaped nails give off a very soft look. These pretty white Frenchies go so well with these adorable tiny red hearts.Here’s a nail set for those who prefer a bit more variation. These nails are topped with some trendy nail designs; my favorite definitely has to be the cute white flame design.Here’s a nail set for those who prefer a cleaner and lighter look. I love the tiny red heart design, but these tiny white hearts look so good as well!Here’s something a bit more different than the other nail sets. We usually have red or white French tips, but in this set, we’ve got a bolder green. I like how the red matches well with the green tips.We’ve got another nail set that’s a bit more simple than the rest. If you have a full nude nail set and you don’t know what to add to it, these tiny white hearts should do!Here’s a very charming nail set. I think that the charm of this nail set really comes from the color combination and the imprecise drawing of the design.These nails can’t help but remind me of the polka dot craze back in the early 2000s. These tiny polka dots also give off the feel of lace.Here’s a rather light nail set that’s perfect for those who want a cleaner look. If you don’t want a nail set that’s too pristine, then the cute doodle-like hearts on this set will definitely tone down your look.This nail set is for those who prefer a full pop of color. If you’d like to add a little something to your nails, a tiny white heart should do the trick!Here are some more simple and classy heart nails. I think that these nails are pretty versatile and can even be worn on special occasions.I really am in awe of prints because of how adorable they look, especially on bare nails! You can even add different prints that are perfectly customized just for you!This nail set is for those who want to have a bit of fun with their nails. I really adore this adorable candy colorway and all the cute patterns on top!Here’s another classier take on some heart nail designs. If you’re a fan of the classic white Frenchies, then this nail set is for you.Here’s a nail set that features the classic red and white heart combo. If you’re a fan of cute and classic patterns, then give this nail set a try.This nail set isn’t entirely simple as it’s got a little pop of color. If you’re looking for a nail set that’s just right, then this cute pink diagonal nail topped with a red heart is perfect for you.We’re ending this heart nail design collection with these cute cream nails paired with some heart doodle-filled designs!
I’m loving these heart nail designs for short nails. From the intricate accent to the simple set I’m loving it. Personally, I love wearing something like short coffin nails anyway so you can have these fantastic designs and styles without long nails getting in the way. Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.
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