I’ve taken just about every nail shape for a spin this fall. First, it was square nails, which are my go-to when my nails are on the shorter side. Then, I gave oval nails a go. In my opinion, they’re pretty sturdy and look gorgeous with a French tip. But now I’m onto my next manicure phase: I’m going all in on almond nails. Unlike oval nails, which are soft and rounded at the tip, almond nails are more tapered, coming to a pointed tip. It’s definitely a bit more dramatic than the other two shapes in my rolodex, but it’s my secret weapon for making my admittedly short and stubby fingers look long and lean.
After testing out almond nails, I’m not surprised it’s the Hollywood go-to. If you ever cop a glance at Hailey Bieber, Khloé Kardashian, or Sydney Sweeney’s mani, you’ll notice they all share an almond nail preference. There’s so much room to play with designs—be it a color-block, 3D embellishment, or animal print decal—and the shape alone makes the manicure appear bold, even if the nail polish shade is understated and simple.
