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The Ultimate Guide to Nail Shapes

  • <p class="body-dropcap">Nail shape names aren’t exactly complicated—square, round, ballerina—but picking the right one can be. From basic oval to domineering stiletto, switching up your shape can alter the entire mood of the manicure. (Would anyone even think to call a <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/nails/g3983/best-fall-nail-polish/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:nude color;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">nude color</a> on long coffin nails boring? Didn’t think so.) Learning the myriad of nail shapes out there isn't where your fingertip education stops, either—you also have to figure out which nail shape is right for you. So, we asked celebrity manicurists<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jinsoonchoi/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Jin Soon Choi;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Jin Soon Choi</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/misspopnails/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Miss Pop;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Miss Pop</a>, and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/deborahlippmann/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Deborah Lippmann;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Deborah Lippmann</a>, as well as OPI educator and licensed lacquer and gel artist<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nailartbysig/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sigourney Nuñez;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Sigourney Nuñez</a>, to break it all down. Take note of their nail shape knowledge, then follow their advice to get your own Insta-worthy manicure. <br></p>
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    The Ultimate Guide to Nail Shapes

    Nail shape names aren’t exactly complicated—square, round, ballerina—but picking the right one can be. From basic oval to domineering stiletto, switching up your shape can alter the entire mood of the manicure. (Would anyone even think to call a nude color on long coffin nails boring? Didn’t think so.) Learning the myriad of nail shapes out there isn't where your fingertip education stops, either—you also have to figure out which nail shape is right for you. So, we asked celebrity manicurists Jin Soon Choi, Miss Pop, and Deborah Lippmann, as well as OPI educator and licensed lacquer and gel artist Sigourney Nuñez, to break it all down. Take note of their nail shape knowledge, then follow their advice to get your own Insta-worthy manicure.

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  • <p><strong>OPI</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$10.79</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IKLX0K?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10056.g.7714%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Why not go for a fun shade, like blue, with round nails?</p>
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    Rich Girls & Po-Boys

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    Why not go for a fun shade, like blue, with round nails?

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  • <p><strong>Zoya</strong></p><p>zoya.com</p><p><strong>$12.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.zoya.com/content/item/Zoya-Nail-Polish-Trixie.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Basic nail math: Metallics + oval-shaped nails = that extra-long look.</p>
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    Trixie

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    Basic nail math: Metallics + oval-shaped nails = that extra-long look.

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  • <p><strong>JINsoon</strong></p><p>jinsoon.com</p><p><strong>$18.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fjinsoon.com%2Fbeau%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpersbazaar.com%2Fbeauty%2Fnails%2Fg7714%2Fnail-shapes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Try a dark, bold hue like this deep navy.</p>
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    Try a dark, bold hue like this deep navy.

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  • <p><strong>Deborah Lippmann</strong></p><p>bluemercury.com</p><p><strong>$20.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluemercury.com%2Fproducts%2Fdeborah-lippmann-single-ladies&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpersbazaar.com%2Fbeauty%2Fnails%2Fg7714%2Fnail-shapes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Squoval nails are versatile, but a vampy shade never fails.</p>
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    Squoval nails are versatile, but a vampy shade never fails.

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  • <p><strong>essie</strong></p><p>target.com</p><p><strong>$8.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fessie-matte-about-you-top-coat-matte-finisher-0-46-oz%2F-%2FA-15421094&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpersbazaar.com%2Fbeauty%2Fnails%2Fg7714%2Fnail-shapes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p>
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<p class="body-dropcap">Nail shape names aren’t exactly complicated—square, round, ballerina—but picking the right one can be. From basic oval to domineering stiletto, switching up your shape can alter the entire mood of the manicure. (Would anyone even think to call a <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/nails/g3983/best-fall-nail-polish/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:nude color;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">nude color</a> on long coffin nails boring? Didn’t think so.) Learning the myriad of nail shapes out there isn't where your fingertip education stops, either—you also have to figure out which nail shape is right for you. So, we asked celebrity manicurists<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jinsoonchoi/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Jin Soon Choi;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Jin Soon Choi</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/misspopnails/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Miss Pop;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Miss Pop</a>, and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/deborahlippmann/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Deborah Lippmann;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Deborah Lippmann</a>, as well as OPI educator and licensed lacquer and gel artist<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nailartbysig/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sigourney Nuñez;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Sigourney Nuñez</a>, to break it all down. Take note of their nail shape knowledge, then follow their advice to get your own Insta-worthy manicure. <br></p>
<p><strong>OPI</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$10.79</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IKLX0K?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10056.g.7714%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Why not go for a fun shade, like blue, with round nails?</p>
<p><strong>Zoya</strong></p><p>zoya.com</p><p><strong>$12.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.zoya.com/content/item/Zoya-Nail-Polish-Trixie.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Basic nail math: Metallics + oval-shaped nails = that extra-long look.</p>
<p><strong>JINsoon</strong></p><p>jinsoon.com</p><p><strong>$18.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fjinsoon.com%2Fbeau%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpersbazaar.com%2Fbeauty%2Fnails%2Fg7714%2Fnail-shapes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Try a dark, bold hue like this deep navy.</p>
<p><strong>Deborah Lippmann</strong></p><p>bluemercury.com</p><p><strong>$20.00</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbluemercury.com%2Fproducts%2Fdeborah-lippmann-single-ladies&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpersbazaar.com%2Fbeauty%2Fnails%2Fg7714%2Fnail-shapes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Squoval nails are versatile, but a vampy shade never fails.</p>
<p><strong>essie</strong></p><p>target.com</p><p><strong>$8.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fessie-matte-about-you-top-coat-matte-finisher-0-46-oz%2F-%2FA-15421094&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpersbazaar.com%2Fbeauty%2Fnails%2Fg7714%2Fnail-shapes%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p>
<p>pearnova.com</p><p><strong>$13.50</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.pearnova.com/products/michelle-our-mama" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p>
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Elevate your manicure with new nail shapes. How do you know which nail shapes are best? From round to oval to squoval, here are the most flattering nail shapes.