DIFFERENT SHAPES OF NAILS

1. Square Nails
The square nail shape is pretty self-explanatory. Square nails are square
—they're flat on top with straight, sharp corners. They neither flare out
nor taper in and are a popular shape for those with short nails or long,
narrow nail beds.

2. Round Nails
The classic round shape is another favorite for those who prefer to keep
their nails clipped short. Like square nails, round nails start with
straight sides but curve at the edges to follow the natural shape of the
fingertip.
3. Squoval Nails
Square oval or squoval nails are perfect if you're into the flat edge of the
square but hate sharp corners. Squoval is your best option. This
universally flattering shape has softened corners for the best of both
worlds.

4. Oval Nails
Yes, round nails are different from oval ones. Here's how: Oval nails are
filed down on the sides in addition to the tips. The curvature is more
extreme, so it tends to make fingers look more slender.
5. Almond Nails
Like oval nails, almond nails are filed along the sides. The nail wall is
tapered to end in a round peak, similar to the shape of an actual almond.
Natural nails are often too weak to hold this structure on their own, so
most almond manicures are reinforced with gel or acyclic.

6. Stiletto Nails
Stiletto nails are all about the drama. Shaping this spiked look starts off
the same as it's nuttier counterpart, the almond, but ends at a much
sharper point with a wider base. (Stiletto nails are also perfect for ice
cream cone nail art, as seen below.)
7. Ballerina Nails
Ballerina nails (also known as coffin-shaped nails) are Kylie Jenner's
signature nail shape. Ballerina nails are essentially the stiletto nail, but
with a square rather than pointy tip. They're called ballerina nails or
coffin nails because the shape resembles both a coffin and a ballerina's
slipper.

8. Lipstick Nails
The inspiration behind this one is the cut angle of a fresh tube of lipstick.
Like your favorite shade, this squared nail style slants diagonally for a
seriously unique nail shape.
9. Flare Nails
As their name suggests, this nail shape flares upward and out. This
shape is also known as the duck bill shape, given that exceptionally wide
flare nails can resemble a duck bill.

10. Edge Nails

Edge nails form a point, but the point is less aggressive than that of a
stiletto, arrowhead or mountain peak nail shape, as it extends straight
before the top edges are filed. When being created with acrylics, the edge
nail also forms into a ridge through the center of a nail, mimicking an
edge.
11. Arrowhead Nails
Arrowhead nails are a less severe version of a stiletto nail. The point is
shorter and softer.

12. Mountain Peak Nails

The mountain peak nail shape is just like a stiletto nail as well, except
shorter and pointier. (Mountain peak nails are a favorite of Lady Gaga).