Today, I want to dive deep into a topic that we all obsess over but don’t talk about enough: nail shapes.
Nails can be shaped into so many different styles such as oval, round, almond, square or sharp.
No matter if you’re a fan of the classic square and almond or adventurous enough to rock a stiletto, your nails speak more about you than you can imagine.
Well now let’s see how nail shape reveals their personality, their fashion sense, their attitude.
Are you ready to discover your nail spirit shape yet?
Let’s get into it!
The Timeless Favorites: Classic Nail Shapes
The Square Nail: For the Bold and Practical
Square or round?
If you’re a fan of the square type of nail shape, chances are, you are a person who is so balanced in life and very practical.
This shape has straight edges at the base with a flat end and it is highly preferred by those who try to keep it neat while at the same time looking fashionable.
Square nails are a type that exudes confidence and a ‘I don’t give a damn about you attitude.”
Perhaps you are the kind of person that understands your needs and desires and is willing to pursue them.
You like simple and no nonsense things that do not complicate your life but get the work done.
Also the square ended nails are ideal for people who use their hands at work, or who want a more resistant nail shape that does not easily bend or snap.
This is very much ‘practical’ without compromising ‘style’ – just like you!
The Rounded Nail: Classic and Low-Key
These kinds of nails are for those of us who would wish to keep things smooth, classy and which are never out of style.
This shape copies the contour of your fingertip ,and that is why it is so low maintenance and there are less chances for breakage.
If you feel most comfortable with round shaped nails then you are likely somebody who prefers comfort and usability but at the same time would not mind looking elegant.
This shape says “In for a good time not a long time” and your personality type most probably is easy going and you don’t need a lot of glamor to feel glamorous.
The rounded nails are ideal especially for those ladies who do not want to spend much time worrying about the chips and breaks but at the same time they would want to present neat nails.
It’s the best shape for the typical easy going beauty that everyone admires.
The Oval Nail: Feminine and Graceful
Oval nails are something like ballerinas among all the existing nails.
If you often choose oval nails you must be a pretty feminine lady who is in love with everything delicate and sparkling.
This is designed in an oval that makes fingers look longer and more elegant.
This shape is ideal for a person who wants to be traditional with some style of a romantic look.
You may want to make good implications of status or may be quite fashionable and admire elegance.
Like all the other shapes, oval nails are appropriate for both work and evening wear, so if you’ve decided to go with this shape, you are all about practicality and style.
Some people do not understand when to be playful, but you always know when to maintain your professional demeanor and when to let your inner child out to play.
The Modern Must-Haves: Trendy Nail Shapes
The Almond Nail: Sophisticated and Stylish
Almond nails are for the sophisticated fashion divas out there.
This shape is all about elegance with an edge – a little bit of drama mixed with a lot of class.
Almond nails are shaped rather slim at the base with sides that gradually narrow as they reach the softly pointed tip, imitating the shape of an almond.
If almond nails are your usual choice, then you must be a person who enjoys trends and is not afraid to take risks.
You are stylish, powerful, like to draw attention but are not vulgar.
Almond nails are perfect for those people who wish to have their nails longer but do not like the sharpness of stiletto nails.
It is the perfect blend of the traditional and the modern!
The Coffin/Ballerina Nail: For the Edgy Glam Queen
Named as ballerina nails, coffin nails are all about drama & toughness!
This shape has a flat end just like a square nail but with tapered sides like almond nails.
It results in an appearance that looks like a coffin or a ballerina slipper.
If you fancy coffin nails, then it’s likely you are a non-conformist when it comes to fashion.
You don’t have any fear of taking a risk and you are comfortable in being different.
This shape is great for vivid and colorful and bold nail art.
Coffin nails tell: “I’m here and I’m ready to conquer!”.
You love to make a statement when it comes to fashion, dressing up, makeup, and of course nails.
The Stiletto Nail: Fierce and Fearless
Stiletto nails are not for the weak!
They have elongated tails with sharp pointed ends sure to draw anyone’s attention.
If you live for the stiletto then you are an aggressive and audacious woman who enjoys drama.
Based on your outcome, you must always be up and about and probably love to be in charge.
Stiletto nails are all about diva and if you’re employing this style, people will definitely know that you mean business.
It’s a shape that is as audacious and dramatic as the persona that you possess!
The Creative and Unique: Unconventional Nail Shapes
The Lipstick Nail: Fun and Flirty
Lipstick nails are for fun, playful and artsy people who don’t mind playing with their imaginations to come up revolutionary styles.
This is an irregular, asymmetrical shape resembling a new lipstick that has just been freshly opened.
It is bright, cheerful, and most of all unique and unusual.
Well, if you fancy lipstick nails, then you are likely a free spirited person who does not like to conform to set trends.
You are fun loving, daring and always up for the next great new challenge.
Lipstick nails say, “I am here to have fun and I am here to enjoy myself”.
You are probably jovial and always ready to try new things.
The Flare Nail: Bold and Daring
Flare nails, which are also referred to as duck nails, belong to that category of nails which are not for the faint hearted or the delicate flowers.
They are for the divas who want to stand out in a crowd.
This shape opens at the tip, it sort of looks like a duck’s snout or the leg of a bell bottom pant.
Flare nails even though they are quite unique they are ideal for women who do not like to conform to social norms.
You are more cheerful, love to be in the limelight and very confident as well as creative.
Flare nails are suitable for those unique fashion lovers who aren’t afraid to wear anything that can turn heads.
The Mountain Peak Nail: Edgy and Adventurous
These nails resemble both the stilettos, and the almonds but are sharper at the tip.
If you are into mountain peak nails then you are likely to be an emotional person with administrative instincts, love adventures and easy going.
You enjoy something that is a little more rebellious and are not afraid to go out on a limb.
This shape is for the rebels and the non-conformists who would like to make people’s heads turn with their daring outfits.
You are active all the time and do not like things to be monotonous.
Mountain peak nails are great for people who just want something a little over the top, and aren’t afraid to show their adventurous side.
Choosing the Right Nail Shape for You
Having looked into all these glamorous nail shapes, you would be wondering on how to pick the best one that will suit you.
The truth is, your perfect nail shape depends on several factors like your personality, your lifestyle and even the structure of your nail bed in its natural state.
Here are a few tips to help you choose:
- Consider Your Lifestyle: If for instance you are a mechanic or a sports person then you would prefer square or round nails as compared to the pointed ones. If your lifestyle is less rigid you can opt for a bolder design like stiletto or coffin nails.
- Think About Your Personality: Do you like to be daring and risk taking or do you enjoy the more conservative type of things? Take your time and select a shape which you feel best describes you. Oh, and yes, nails are an accessory of one’s image so don’t be afraid to be creative.
- Look at Your Natural Nail Shape: That is why some forms are better used on specific types of natural nail shapes. For instance, if you have a flared nail bed, you may well prefer almond or oval shapes. And if you are lucky to have a narrow nail bed, then you can pull off coffin or stiletto nails effortlessly.
Final Thoughts: What Your Nails Say About You
In the finality of it all, nail shape, like most things in the universe, is just one way to define yourself.
If you are a fan of classics and like smooth sides of a square or prefer a sharp stiletto, the nails are an accent of your character and your choice.
Therefore you should not simply fear and shy away from the potential of the wheel merely because it doesn’t look right.
But rather you should experiment with the shapes as much as possible until you have achieved the perfect form for you.
Let me remind you that there is no book and no laws with regard to beauty – wear whatever turns you on!
So here is the question – what does your nail shape tell about you?
Are you willing to make a change and do something different or are you still in your comfort zone?
Whatever you decide, go for it, and let your nails scream the message to the world!
