Amongst the sea of intricately designed long acrylic nails and various bold nail shapes (stiletto, squoval, and coffin nails to name just a few), there’s one shape that’s universally loved and flattering: almond nails.
Aptly named, the almond nail is shaped like—you guessed it—an almond nut. A mix between a round nail and an oval nail, the top of an almond nail gets more tapered and pointed without being too sharp. Experts particularly love this nail shape for its versatility and its ability to look good on just about everyone. “This for the most part is my favorite shape for nails overall,” Tom Bachik once told Vogue. “It creates an elegant, elongated feel to fingers and has been the go-to shape of supermodels and celebrities.”
Getting this shape on your own is quite simple. You’ll want to file nails at about a 25-degree angle to get that tapered shape at the tip. The best part? You can pretty much add whatever trendy nail art you want. French manicure? Check. Ombré colors? Check. Something more avant-garde? Check and check (more on this later).
So if you’ve been wanting to switch up your mani, give this shape a shot. Below are 30 almond nail art designs to try. Find the one that speaks to you.
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