Nail Shapes

Almond, square, oval, ballerina and short nails — designs grouped by shape.

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Winter Short Gel Nails for 2027: 26 Cozy Color Ideas, From Frost to Plaid

Winter Short Gel Nails for 2027: 26 Cozy Color Ideas, From Frost to Plaid

Winter short gel nails for 2027: 26 cozy looks from emerald knit to holographic aurora. Shades, brushes and tips. Save these for your next…

Nails · 28 min read
Almond Nail Ideas for Winter 2027: 28 Elegant & Cozy Designs

Almond Nail Ideas for Winter 2027: 28 Elegant & Cozy Designs

Save these 2027 winter almond nails: chocolate French tips, mulled wine reds, rose gold glitter and cashmere-toned mocha looks you can copy at home.

Nails · 33 min read
Short Nails Winter 2027: 27 Chic Manicure Ideas From Mocha to Metallic

Short Nails Winter 2027: 27 Chic Manicure Ideas From Mocha to Metallic

Save these 27 short nails winter 2027 ideas: mocha minimalism, icy navy French, sage pinstripes, copper flecks and festive Santa red. Pick your next…

Nails · 30 min read
Fall Nail Colors for Brown Skin 2027: 28 Shades, Shape by Shape

Fall Nail Colors for Brown Skin 2027: 28 Shades, Shape by Shape

Fall nail colors for brown skin in 2027: chocolate square, caramel almond, sage and mint picks, plus the exact polish shades to try. Save…

Nails · 28 min read
27 Round Fall Nails for 2027: Short, Acrylic & Seasonal Ideas

27 Round Fall Nails for 2027: Short, Acrylic & Seasonal Ideas

Save these 27 round fall nails for 2027, from chocolate brown with gold foil to cobalt matte, green stamping and chrome. Easy picks for…

Nails · 29 min read
Oval Fall Nail Designs 2027: 27 Cozy Autumn Manicures, Brown to Burgundy

Oval Fall Nail Designs 2027: 27 Cozy Autumn Manicures, Brown to Burgundy

Save these 27 oval fall nail designs for 2027: cozy browns, burgundy swirls, copper shine, galaxy ombre and playful French tips to try this…

Nails · 27 min read
Fall Nail Trends for 2027: 28 Manicures in Short, Almond & Square Shapes

Fall Nail Trends for 2027: 28 Manicures in Short, Almond & Square Shapes

Save these 2027 fall nail ideas: emerald and sage greens, flame coffins, rust, mocha and navy almonds, pixel plaid and smiley minimalism to try.

Nails · 30 min read
28 Square Nails for Fall 2027: Ruby, Merlot, Olive and Chocolate Ideas

28 Square Nails for Fall 2027: Ruby, Merlot, Olive and Chocolate Ideas

Save these 28 fall 2027 square nails ideas, from glossy ruby and merlot to olive leopard, chocolate French tips and hot pink. Try one…

Nails · 32 min read
Neutral Fall Nails for 2027: 27 Cozy Cocoa-to-Cream Manicure Ideas

Neutral Fall Nails for 2027: 27 Cozy Cocoa-to-Cream Manicure Ideas

Save 27 neutral fall nails for 2027: cocoa, taupe, sheer nude and creamy white designs in gel, acrylic, almond and square shapes for cozy…

Nails · 30 min read
Cute Fall Nails 2027: 26 Fresh Autumn Manicure Ideas to Try Now

Cute Fall Nails 2027: 26 Fresh Autumn Manicure Ideas to Try Now

Save these 26 cute fall nails for 2027: mocha French tips, giraffe print, cow print, ghost swirls and apple art, plus the polish shades…

Nails · 27 min read
Fall Ballerina-Shaped Nails 2027: 27 Looks in Reds, Browns and Nudes

Fall Ballerina-Shaped Nails 2027: 27 Looks in Reds, Browns and Nudes

Save these fall ballerina-shaped nails for 2027: burgundy tips, chrome gold, olive and chocolate shades, plus short and acrylic options to try.

Nails · 24 min read
Fall French Tip Nails for 2027: 27 Chic Looks From Red to Gold

Fall French Tip Nails for 2027: 27 Chic Looks From Red to Gold

Save these 27 fall french tip nails for 2027, from burgundy almonds to gold-striped squares and tortoiseshell coffins. Pick your next set today.

Nails · 28 min read
Fall Almond Nails for 2027: 26 Warm Shades, Ombres and Metallic Looks

Fall Almond Nails for 2027: 26 Warm Shades, Ombres and Metallic Looks

Save these 26 fall almond nails for 2027: burgundy, cinnamon red, caramel ombre, tortoiseshell and gold chrome looks with shade picks and tips.

Nails · 25 min read
Fall Acrylic Nails 2027: 30 Short and Long Designs in Earthy Tones

Fall Acrylic Nails 2027: 30 Short and Long Designs in Earthy Tones

Save these 30 fall acrylic nails ideas for 2027, from snakeskin accents and tortoiseshell prints to golden leaf designs on short and long nails.

Nails · 29 min read
Fall Nail Color Trends 2027: 28 Manicure Ideas From Almond Shapes to Chrome

Fall Nail Color Trends 2027: 28 Manicure Ideas From Almond Shapes to Chrome

Save these 28 fall nail color trends for 2027, from copper chrome and teal matte to plum velvet and mocha ombre, with Essie and…

Nails · 28 min read
September Nails Designs for Fall 2027: Trends You'll Want Right Away

September Nails Designs for Fall 2027: Trends You'll Want Right Away

Save these September nails designs for 2027, from amber tortoiseshell and chrome flames to lace French tips. Easy recipes and polish picks inside.

Nails · 31 min read
September 2027 Nail Colors: 29 Fall Manicures Worth Trying

September 2027 Nail Colors: 29 Fall Manicures Worth Trying

Save these 29 September 2027 nail colors for fall: terracotta, mulberry, cocoa French tips, forest-green texture and more. Simple DIY tips included.

Nails · 30 min read
30 August 2027 Nail Art Trends: Square, Almond and Short Designs to Try

30 August 2027 Nail Art Trends: Square, Almond and Short Designs to Try

Discover 30 August nail designs for 2027: citrus pops, seashell neutrals, koi fish and cow print ideas for square, almond and short nails. Save…

Nails · 32 min read

About nail shapes

Choosing a shapeAlmond lengthens the fingers, square shows off French tips, short oval is the most practical.FAQWhich nail shape is strongest?Squoval and short oval chip the least.