3 Ways To Make Short Nails Look Longer

3 Ways To Make Short Nails Look Longer

Nails
By Samprita on 20 Feb 2020
Senior Digital Editor

If you happen to be one of those unlucky girls whose nails don't grow long and even if they do end up growing a little bit, they are so brittle that at least one of them ends up getting nicked. We know how frustrating it is and in no way, you'd want to give up on your goal of flaunting long & pretty nails. So what do you do?

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Well, the trick here is to fake it. Confused? If you have lived with this kind of nails for the longest time, then here's a list of secret tips and tricks I have gathered that can make short nails appear long & thin.

Curious to find out how to do it? Keep reading for all the deets!

Apply pastel nail colours

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One of the easiest ways of faking long nails is to paint your nails in a pastel hue. These shades are perfect to help your fingers as well as your nails to look longer and thinner.

 

Choose your nail shape carefully

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We know all the ladies love square-shaped nails a lot, but if you want your nails to appear longer, then this may not be the best shape for you. Square nails make your nails look shorter than what they actually are. Therefore, it is best to opt for round or almond-shaped nails to make them appear longer.

 

French mani is your saviour

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Who said french manicure is just for girls with long nails? If you have nails that barely grow over your fingers, then you could get yourself a french manicure. The white colour at the tips will help in creating the illusion of length. Amazing, right?

 

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