Square nails work best on those with long fingers and long but narrow nail beds. The strong shape draws attention to the hand, but you might find your polish chips more easily around the edges. Square nails are probably one of the more popular shapes, especially with the false nail explosion.
Oval nails are most flattering for people with short and wide nail beds whatever their finger lengths. They're hardy - polish won't chop around the edges and they give a very feminine look to the hand. Oval nails are a classic shape that work well on almost any one. The shape doesn't allow for much nail growth.Īlmond nails work best on those with either - a short finger length and a long but narrow nail bed OR a long finger length with short but narrow nail bed. However - it's quite a weak shape, due to the amount of the nail side edges you'll need to file. They're great for ladies who want a fierce look, without resorting to points. Working left to right we have - stiletto, almond, oval, square, squoval and round.Īlmond nails will make your fingers appear longer, whilst maintaining an element of 'style-edge'. Your decision should be a balance of personal taste and what suits your hands, finger length and natural nail shape. Round, Square, Almond, Oval, Squoval or the increasingly common Stiletto are your six basic choices. The biggest manicure decision, other than polish, is what shape of nail to go for.
