Mini polka dots, slim French tips, and raised 3D gel designs work just as well—if not better—on short nails.

My earliest DIY manicures were always a disaster—smudged nail polish, uneven edges, and chips before I even left the house.

If spring had us hooked (read: obsessed) with all things butter yellow, this summer, it’s coral’s time to shine. Manicure lovers—or really, anyone with a watchful eye on Instagram and Pinterest—will ...