What’s The Best Nail Shape For Your Fingers?
Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/April 23, 2020 9:22 am EST
If you’re like many women, you have had the same nail shape for, well, forever. But did you know that how you shape your nails can change the entire look of your hand, and become the perfect style accessory?
According to The Trend Spotter, the basic nail shapes to consider the next time you go for a manicure (or do one yourself) are square, round, oval, almond, and ballerina (sometimes less appealingly called coffin). So how do you know which shape will look best on your fingers? The main considerations are your finger shape, nail bed width, nail length, and personal preference. We’ve got tips (get it?) on how to choose the best nail shape for your fingers so you can feel polished (did it again!), put-together, and pretty from head to fingertip.
What’s The Best Nail Shape For Your Fingers?
Shutterstock
By Melissa Willets/April 23, 2020 9:22 am EST
If you’re like many women, you have had the same nail shape for, well, forever. But did you know that how you shape your nails can change the entire look of your hand, and become the perfect style accessory?
According to The Trend Spotter, the basic nail shapes to consider the next time you go for a manicure (or do one yourself) are square, round, oval, almond, and ballerina (sometimes less appealingly called coffin). So how do you know which shape will look best on your fingers? The main considerations are your finger shape, nail bed width, nail length, and personal preference. We’ve got tips (get it?) on how to choose the best nail shape for your fingers so you can feel polished (did it again!), put-together, and pretty from head to fingertip.
According to The Trend Spotter, the basic nail shapes to consider the next time you go for a manicure (or do one yourself) are square, round, oval, almond, and ballerina (sometimes less appealingly called coffin). So how do you know which shape will look best on your fingers? The main considerations are your finger shape, nail bed width, nail length, and personal preference. We’ve got tips (get it?) on how to choose the best nail shape for your fingers so you can feel polished (did it again!), put-together, and pretty from head to fingertip.
Find the best nail shape for you
Round is another timeless and easy-to-maintain nail shape that won’t be going anywhere, anytime soon. Rounded nails help the fingers appear longer, making this a good choice for anyone with shorter, wider digits. But anyone can pull off rounded nails and this shape looks amazing with almost any nail polish hue.
Sophisticated ladies choose oval-shaped nails, which will elongate the fingers. Slim down wider fingers with this delicately rounded shape that requires somewhat longer nails to pull off. Pair oval-shaped nails with trendy polish if you dare.
Almond-shaped nails are similar to oval, but sharper. Still, you can actually use your fingers when you go with this on-trend mani style, unlike pointy stiletto-shaped nails, according to Cosmopolitan. Long and thin nail beds work well with almond, as do longer nails.
