Which nail shape suits me best?
Okay, let’s be honest: who doesn’t love a good nail styling? Whether you’re a die-hard nail biter looking to finally nail that perfect look, or you’re just looking for a new style to freshen up your nails, choosing the right shape can be a daunting task, especially when it’s just your natural nail. But with so many options out there, from almond to stiletto and everything in between, it can be hard to decide. Fear not! We’re here to help you find your way to that perfect nail shape. Below, you’ll find the different nail shapes.
Questions you can ask yourself to make the choice even easier:
- What is my personal preference?
- What are my daily activities (am I going for short or long)
- What is my natural nail shape, and which one suits my fingers?
Square
A square nail shape is a beautiful powerful nail shape, for both short and long nails. If you have a very wide nail plate and short nails, a square shape often looks blunt.
Squoval
Squoval nails are a combination of square and oval nails. These nails are perfect if you have a wide base.
Around
Round nails are perfect for short nails. It looks natural and well-groomed and you don't have much work to do. It also optically reduces your nails if you have a wide nail plate.
Oval
An oval nail tapers off at the top, but is narrower at the sides than round nails. Oval nails suit both wide and narrow nail plates.
Almond
Almond shaped nails give your hands a super feminine look. This shape nails are more pointed at the top than oval nails. This shape suits you well, if you have a narrow base.
Ballerina
A ballerina nail shape is often found on acrylic nails or on very long nails. It is a bit of a mix of square and squoval nails. Perfect for nail art.
Stiletto
Stiletto nails, perhaps the most striking nail shape. The nails are usually very long and end in a sharp point.
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