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Popular Nail Shapes

Explore the most trending nail shapes and find your match

Almond

Almond

Elegant and feminine, almond nails taper to a soft rounded peak that elongates fingers.

Best For: Short fingers+3 more
Coffin (Ballerina)

Coffin (Ballerina)

Bold and trendy with tapered sides ending in a flat squared tip, perfect for nail art.

Best For: Long nail beds+3 more
Ballerina

Ballerina

Graceful tapered shape with a flat tip, resembling a ballet slipper.

Best For: Long sturdy nails+3 more
Square

Square

Classic and practical with straight sides and a flat tip for maximum strength.

Best For: Short to medium length nails+3 more

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