Nail shapes
30.04.2025
Nails say a lot about your style – their shape can complement the look of your hands, while good care keeps them looking neat and healthy.
💅 NAIL SHAPES
Natural / Oval
• Softly rounded edges.
• Suitable for everyday wear, looks very natural.
• Great for shorter nails.
Almond
• Tapered towards the tip, reminiscent of an almond shape.
• Elegant and elongates the fingers.
• Fits longer nails well.
Square
• Flat top with sharp corners.
• Gives a modern and neat look.
• Suitable for stronger nails.
Squoval
• Square shape with slightly rounded corners.
• Comfortable, but still modern.
• Popular with natural manicures.
Stiletto
• Very long and pointed shape.
• Dramatic and bold.
• More common in gel technique – natural nails have a hard time keeping this shape.
Ballerina / Coffin
• Similar to stiletto, but with a flat tip (like the shape of a ballerina’s shoe).
• Trendy and very IN on Instagram.
🧴 NAIL CARE
✅ Basic routine:
• Moisturizing: Regularly use cuticle oil and hand cream.
• Don’t bite your nails or pull off the polish – this damages the nail cuticle.
• Use a file, not scissors – filing is gentler on the nail.
• Always use a base coat before colored polish – it protects the nail and prevents staining.
• Top coat extends the durability and adds shine.
• Don’t overdo it with remover (especially those with acetone) – it dries out the nails.
💡 Additional tips:
• Let your nails “rest” without polish at least once a week.
• Watch your diet – protein, biotin, zinc and B vitamins are key for strong nails.
• Wash and condition your cuticles regularly – don’t cut them too deeply.
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