Nail Shapes & Length

Look, finding your perfect nail shape is like finding your signature perfume—once you discover it, everything just clicks. I’ve watched too many people struggle with shapes that fight against their lifestyle or hand type, and honestly? Life’s too short for nails that don’t work for you.

You’ll find all the shape wisdom here. Maybe you’ve been doing basic square forever but wonder if almond would make your fingers look longer, or perhaps you’re curious about those trendy coffin nails but aren’t sure if they’re practical for your job. I’ve got the real talk on which shapes flatter different hand types, what lengths actually survive daily life, maintenance tips that’ll save your sanity, and honest advice about what works for typing, parenting, or whatever your hands do all day.

Don’t worry if you’re team “keep them short and functional” or if you’re living that long-nail fantasy life—every length has its perfect shape match. Never experimented beyond basic shapes? I’ll walk you through options that won’t feel too dramatic. Ready to switch things up completely? I’ll show you shapes that’ll make you fall in love with your hands all over again.

Go ahead and explore—I bet you’ll discover a shape-and-length combo that makes you wonder why you waited so long to try it!