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Length

Shape, length past the fingertip, art and finish, one at a time.

What to notice

How far the nail runs past the dashed fingertip line. The finger, shape and scale stay the same; only the free edge grows.

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4 terms to explore
Short nails

At or near the fingertip.

Medium-length nails

A balanced length a little past the fingertip.

Long nails

The visible nail edge reaches clearly beyond the fingertip.

Extra-long nails

Nails extending well past the fingertips.