If you asked me to write about my manicure a few months ago, I’d be vigorously typing about my brittle, short, split-down-the-center nails that were so stubby, my nail artist couldn't even create a nail shape for me. But I discovered Builder in a Bottle Gel and restored my nail health, and have been on the Russian manicure train ever since. I like to keep my nails on the short-ish side regardless (I tap on a keyboard for a living), but I’ve also had the chance to embrace a true square nail shape with my newfound length.
What I’ve learned: every fall nail trend looks timeless and elevated when polished on a square shape. “Square nails, especially short ones, are trending right now because of their clean, classy look,” celebrity nail artist Erica De Los Santos previously told Marie Claire. They’re old money vibes in a nail shape—and in my experience, make every fall nail color look more expensive. I’m a creamy pink polish person well into September, but I’m already itching to see how rich a good brown and berry polishes look on my fingers. Bonus: the elongated shape and straight edges give me so much more room to play with designs.
