If you need some inspo, look no further than an actual almond nut. Manicurists say an almond-shaped nail is a mix between a round nail and an oval nail, where the top of an almond nail gets more ...

If your nail grows straight from 1/8 to 1/4 beyond your finger, you’re a good candidate for this shape. File straight across, though never in a sawing motion back and forth as this weakens the nail.

Choosing the right nail shape can feel oddly personal. Like a favorite pair of jeans or a signature scent, it says something ...

The Bare Ballerina This nail shape has a squared-off tip that mimics ballerina pointe shoes. The flat edge lends an intrinsically ‘90s vibe that is being adopted once again by young, trendy celebs.

Just like clothes and beauty techniques, nail trends come in and out of style with every passing year. And from the sounds of it, the biggest nail trend for 2016 is going to be a fun one. We had ...