You surely know square and almond, but what about lipstick or edge? Here, industry pros will help you decide which shape to try for your next manicure.
AWARDSNEWSSKINMAKEUPHAIRNAILSWELLNESSSHOPPINGALLURE BEAUTY BOXGIFT GUIDESNEWSLETTERlink banner logoTHE 2023 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS ARE LIVE!HEREA collage of three manicures the right one is a pink French tip the middle one is clear and short and the third are long…Courtesy subjectsCHOICES, CHOICESThe Ultimate Guide to Different Nail ShapesYou surely know square and almond, but what about lipstick or edge? Here, industry pros will help you decide which shape to try for your next manicure. BY DANA BURKE, KRISTI KELLOGG, AND EMILY REKSTISJuly 20, 2022Seconds after you sit down in the nail salon, you’ve historically been forced to make a binary decision: square or round? But it’s not that simple anymore. These days, nail shapes are more varied than ever, thanks to influencers and celebrities alike sporting a variety of far-from-traditional silhouettes. It’s not just about picking the perfect nail color or showing off a funky design anymore — nail shapes are the new it-factor when it comes to nailing a manicu
re (no pun intended).