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30 autumnal designs for short nails

By Jess Watts | 02 November 2025 | Feature, Nail art

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Though a smaller canvas, short nails do not restrict the opportunity for seasonal nail art, and the length boasts a chic aesthetic.

Here are 30 petite polish ideas to fall for this autumn…

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