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Kemi Lanre-Aremu
With so many options for how you want your nails to be shaped, it can be a little overwhelming. To clear up your confusion, here’s a quick rundown of what each shape looks like so you know what to ask for next time
Round
This simple shape is perfect for short nails (even nail biters!). It extends only slightly past your nail bed while maintaining its natural shape.
Square
If you want a shape other than your natural rounded one that doesn’t take a ton of effort to maintain, ask for a square shape with the tip filed flat. You don’t need much of an edge to achieve it, so it’s great for relatively short nails.
Rounded square
This version of square nails is a little less intense than its more geometric counterpart, but it still looks beautifully manicured and is a great canvas for simple nail art.
Oval
If you have longer nails and desire a slimmer plus more feminine look, try this shape. Oval nails also make your hands look longer, so if you want your fingers to appear slimmer, this is a good option.
Squoval
As you probably can guess, this style combines the length of oval nails with the contouring of square nails.
Ballerina
If you have naturally long, sturdy nails (or are willing to get fake ones) and have the urge to try something unconventional, ask for this shape.
Almond
If you want to take oval nails a step further, try almond nails. Narrow and ending at a rounded point, this shape elongates your hands and makes them look more slender.
Stiletto
While impractical, this nail shape is undeniably cool. But these long talons can make day-to-day functioning a little tough. So if you want to try it out, look for pointy press-on nails to experiment with beforehand.
Lipstick
This funky shape has a bit of a niche fan base. It could be fun for a special event — we just hope you don’t wear contacts.
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