22 Short Nail Ideas for Summer to Boost Your Mood

Long nails are pretty but not always practical—especially during summer. Think about it. The longer your nails are, the harder it is to partake in hands-on seasonal activities like building sand castles, paddling, playing Pickleball and volleyball, and so on. While it’s definitely possible to do these things with long nails, there’s no doubt that it’s easier with shorter nails.

So, if active summer fun is on your agenda for the months ahead (or you just prefer to keep things brief), we highly suggest opting for a shorter nail look. To help you envision your perfect practical mani, we rounded up 22 fun, functional short summer manicures. Scroll on to see them.