1. How to choose the right nail shape?

Choosing the right nail shape that suits your fingers can be a challenge. Most nail technicians can help you select the perfect shape. Choosing the right nail shape requires some attention to certain factors, people with slender hands and long fingers have more freedom when choosing a nail shape. On the other hand, people with short fingers and chubby hands will strive for an optical elongation of their nails, this means that square nails are less suitable for them. In the next section, we will take a closer look at the most common nail shapes.

2. Well-known nail shapes

2.1 Rounded

Round nails, also known as “Rounded”, are the perfect choice for people with a wide nail bed. It will give your nails a slimmer look, and it is recommended if you have short nails. Round nails can be compared to square nails, they have a straight side, but with a rounded edge.

2.2 Squoval

The squoval nail shape is suitable for everyone, it gives an elegant look to your manicure. This shape is between square and oval nails.

2.3 Square

The square nail shape works best for short nails with a long and narrow nail bed. If you use this shape on a wide nail bed, your nail will look too wide.

2.4 Oval

The oval nail shape is an elegant shape that gives your nails a long and sleek look. This shape is perfect if you have medium or long nails.

2.5 Almond

The almond shaped nails are a great shape for medium to long nails. This shape elongates and refines your fingers, this shape resembles that of an almond.

2.6 Stiletto

Stiletto nails are perfect if you have long nails and short fingers, it will lengthen your fingers. Stiletto nails cannot be created on natural nails because such nails are not strong enough. It is best to create stilettos using templates .

2.7 Coffin/ballerinas

The coffin shape is similar to stiletto nails, but has a flat top. This shape suits people who have a narrow nail bed and long nails.

2.8 Lipstick

This shape is inspired by the shape of a new lipstick and is best suited for people with narrow fingers.

2.9 Flare

This nail shape is very wide at the top of the nail. Due to the progression from narrow to wide, it is sometimes compared to a duck foot. Flare shape can be applied to both long nails and short nails.

2.10 Edge

Edge nails look like three-dimensional nails because the nail is filed in a V-shape. This shape can only be obtained by extending the nails with forms, because an angle is formed in the middle of the nail.

2.11 Arrowhead

This shape is similar to the stiletto shape, but the point is a bit shorter. You can compare this shape to the shape of an arrow.

2.12 Mountain peak

The mountain peak is comparable to the top of a mountain and somewhat resembles the shape of an almond. The biggest difference compared to almond nails is that the edge of your nails is pointed instead of rounded. This shape is ideal for short nails.