Shape
Shape, length past the fingertip, art and finish, one at a time.
What to notice
Every outline is drawn on the same frame. The names cover broad families, so neighbours overlap and styling shifts them further.
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10 terms to explore
- Almond Nails
Tapered sides with a soft rounded point, like an almond.
- Ballerina Nails
Tapered with a straight, squared-off tip; slimmer than coffin.
- Coffin Nails
Long, tapered nails with a squared-off tip.
- Duck Nails
Nails flared outward so the tip is wider than the base.
- Lipstick Nails
Nail tips with a diagonal edge, leaving one side longer than the other.
- Oval Nails
Rounded sides and tip in an egg-like curve.
- Round Nails
Sides kept straight with a rounded tip.
- Square Nails
Straight sides and a flat, squared tip.
- Squoval Nails
A square shape with softened corners.
- Stiletto Nails
Long nails tapered to a sharp point.