Types of Nail Shape

Round
• As one of the most
conservative shapes of the
bunch, the round shape is
ideal for men and those who
like to maintain short nails.
This shape is flattering for
wide nails, and gives the
illusion of a thinner nail bed.
File the side walls straight like
a square, then round the free
edge into that perfect
swooping circle.
 Square
• This shape is referred to a
classic shape. The square is
ideal for a bigger nail bed (it
tends to make smaller nail beds
look shorter and wider). To
create this timeless shape, file
the side walls straight and make
sure they're perpendicular to
the free edge of the nail. Once
you've got the perfect square,
angle your emery board and
bevel the nail.
 Oval
• The tapered side
walls of the oval
create an elegant
shape for women.
Oval shapes flatter
both wide and narrow
nail beds, and add
length with a graceful
tip.
 Square Oval (Squoval)
• Combining the
elegance of the oval
with the strength of
the square, the
squoval is a popular
nail shape for most
fingers.
 Almond/Point
• The pointed nail is a
popular style for acrylic
and nail art designs,
especially in Eastern
Europe and Asia. And
while it's not favored
for the everyday look,
this extreme shape can
actually slenderize and
lengthen the fingers.