The verdict is out on the chicest (and most practical) manicure of the season, so let's hear it for short nails! If you are an avid nail salon goer, chances are you probably tend to go for longer shapes, but it might be the perfect time to give short nails a try — and we have season 5 of Emily in Paris to thank for it.
Super short nails have their own dedicated fandom — myself included — but there's no denying the appeal of long nail manicures. Just a couple of weeks ago, I was in Bangkok getting my own manicure done, and my technician was shocked when not only did I not ask for extensions, but I also told her I preferred my nails super short. But, hey, they come with a lot of benefits — if you type a lot, they'll make your life easier, plus you can change up the colors more regularly if you maintain a shorter length.
If you've always been intrigued by the short nail life but never dared to venture into it, one color palette seems to be picking up steam for the winter season, inspired by none other than Lily Collins's Emily Cooper in Emily in Paris. Cue: Super short brown nails. (Disclaimer: You don't have to go super short to partake — just short is also enough!)
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Earlier this week, nail artist Imarni took to Instagram to share a close-up of the “super chic short squared chocolate nails” she created on Collins for the upcoming fifth season of the hit Netflix show, and we have a winner in our hands — quite literally.
Imarni shared that she created Collins's short brown nails using The GelBottle Inc™ and though she did not share the specific shade, the deep chocolate brown makes us think it could be the aptly named Chocolate shade — though Cocoa and FashHUN are also very similar.
Collins was spotted rocking the same style of short nails in Paris back in June – presumably while filming for the show — but there's no denying that the shade has a wintry allure. (After all, who doesn't love a cup of hot chocolate during the holidays?)
If you want to hop on the short nails trend, brown seems like a seasonal favorite, but if you are not feeling the chocolate chip look, you can also opt for other neutral shades, like a soft tan or even a mauve-tinged brown for a softer look. (It's what I'm wearing as I — very easily— type this!)
As far as shapes go, do not think that just because you are going short, you have no options — Imarni did a short squared style on Collins, but short almond nails and short oval shapes are also a super popular choice. Plus, you can always spice it up with a glaze or cateye effect. If you have a style in mind, head to the salon ASAP or get ready to DIY them at home with our favorite brown shades and press-ons, linked below.
