The Ultimate Guide to Almond Shaped Valentine's Day Nails (2024)

FAQs

What type of hands do almond nails look good on? ›

Almond nails are similar to oval nails, but they have a more tapered, pointy tip. They are a good choice for people with long, slender fingers, as they can help to elongate the fingers and make them look more elegant and slender.

The good news is anyone can sport an almond-shaped nail: The only requirement is a nail bed that is longer than the base of your finger. Lippmann also says almond nails can be hard to accomplish if the nail is too short since you want the tapered edge to reach beyond the fingertip.

Best nail shape for chubby fingers

For chubby fingers, you can opt for these nail shapes: oval, round, almond, and coffin. These nail shapes will make your nails and fingers look longer as well as hide the chubby fingers underneath the tip of your nails.

For longer palms and fingers, consider dramatic stiletto or coffin (or ballerina) shaped styles. Almond shaped nails tend to suit everyone.

Almond nails are an ideal choice for those with wide fingers because of the way their shape can create a slimming effect. By filing the sides and making sure the tip is narrow, you can create a much more flattering look than other nail shapes that would emphasize your wide fingers more.

The square nail shape is sturdier, making it less likely to break with overlays or tip extensions. This type of nail shaping is easy to do with minimal filing while creating a clean and professional look.

Your best option is Squoval. For the best of both worlds, this universally flattering shape has softer corners compared to square nails.

Opt for a slightly rounded or oval shape, as it can give the illusion of longer and more youthful-looking fingers.

"An almond-shaped nail is slim on the sides and wide on the base, coming to a rounded peak," says Deborah Lippmann. "This shape will lengthen and make short fingers look slim." To get the look, file the sides and make sure the tip is narrow, so the free edge mimics a peak shape.

Is it hard to type with almond nails? ›

The nail shapes that are the hardest to type with are sharp-edged shapes and pointy shapes, such as the almond or cat nail shape.

Start at one side and gently file towards the center, then repeat on the other side, ensuring both edges are even and symmetric. Aim for a rounded tip while maintaining a slight flatness at the top center for added strength. Maintaining the shape of oval nails requires regular filing and upkeep.

If you have short palms and short fingers, it's best to opt for rounded oval and almond shapes. For longer palms and fingers, consider dramatic stiletto or coffin (or ballerina) shaped styles. Almond shaped nails tend to suit everyone.