Women with short and tailored nails are seen as classy and analytical. Since you must trim them regularly, you’re probably known as a perfectionist and are always on top of things. You are more “conservative, reliable and perhaps enjoy higher activity hobbies and sports,” Valinoti says.

Short nails look better when worn bare, like Jessica Alba’s, or painted one solid color for a clean, polished look. Avoid the French manicure, as well as extreme nail art, since they will overwhelm shorter nails.