Notes

A couple of things I'd like you to know about me:

• I'm a piano player, so my nails are likely to be quite shorter than you are used to, hence the idea for "nail designs for short nails." Also, I redo them quite often, because I am in constant need of clipping my nails. 
• I am not a professional. I am just a college student who likes doing nails, and is pretty darn good at it.
• Sometimes I will have one up for a holiday, but it is likely to show up the day before. I'll be sure to label them, in case I keep going for years, so I'll have multiple designs.
• I'll try to give enough of a how-to, but I don't have the technology for videos, so we'll have to make do with one-at-a-time pictures.
• I use the brushes provided by the nail polish and toothpicks almost exclusively. I do have some brushes specifically designed for nails, but I prefer toothpicks, so I use them. Someday I may invest in a nail pen, but for now I like what I use.
• I buy cheap nail polish. I am no advertiser for spending $5 or more on a bottle. It's a rare occasion if I spend more than $2. I like the dollar nail polish, but sometimes I'll splurge and spend $2.