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Naomi Jamieson

This 'outdated' nail shape is making a comeback for 2024 - as it adds instant sophistication to your look

A close up of a hand with shiny square nails by nail artists @gel.bymegan/ in a pale pink template.

While elegant almond and understated oval shapes have ruled the proverbial manicure-roost for some time now, 2024 is proving to be the year of square nails - as the '90s style is making a very welcome and chic comeback...

When we think of a rectangular manicure, an image of Victoria Beckham's '90s-era French tip nails immediately spring to mind. The combination of milky-pink base and white tip with the angular shape was the go-to at the time - with one scarcely seen without the other - and is still very much synonymous with the decade now. So naturally, when French tips made their inevitable return to the 2024 nail trends, the neat, square style wasn't far behind.

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