Shapes of Nail

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The shape of nail conforms to that
of finger tips of an individual.
1. Oval nail
This is common
among people with
long, perfect nail
beds.
It may be styled
slightly rounded at
the base and
slightly pointed at
the fingertips.
1. Oval nail
Most often this type of nail has a
natural look and looks very good in
a short-medium length

This nail shape is similar to

almond but has a flat, blunt tip. If
you have small hands, oval nails
should be your go-to as it’ll give
the illusion of an extended nail so
they look slimmer.
1. Oval nail
Perfect for: Small hands with
long nails

Nail goals: Elongate your hands

Nail shape: Similar to rounded,

but with no flat edge at the top
2. Round nail
ideal for
shorter nails,
2. Round nail
The nail is allowed to grow out
straight at the sides for
approximately 1.5 mm and then
the tip is filed into a rounded
shape.

This is a strong shape which is

great for those who keep their
nails short.
2. Round nail
Perfect for: Short nails with a
wide nail bed

Nail goals: Slim wider-looking

hands

Nail shape: Rounded with a

flat(ish) tip
3. Almond
Almond-shaped
nails have a wider
base, slim sides,
and end with a
rounded point. They
make your fingers
look longer, but it’s
still a natural look.
3. Almond
Perfect for: Short, wide
fingers
Nail goals: Lengthen nails
and hands
Nail shape: A long nail,
which tapers in after the nail
bed to a softly-rounded/
pointed tip
4. Squoval
followed by
squaring off the
tip, that gives the
nail tip strength
over the oval
shape
4. Squoval
Perfect for: Short nails

Nail goals: Low

maintenance, natural nails

Nail shape: A squared oval…

like a square tip, but with
slightly rounded edges
5. Square nail

square-shaped
nails are the most
famous among
the nail shapes.
5. Square nail It is created by allowing the nail to
grow out straight and then filing
the tip straight across at right
angles with the rest of the nail
plate.
Perfect for: Long fingers and slim
hands
Nails goals: Shorten fingers and
add width
Nail shape: Flat tip with square
edges