Any nail shape can serve as a stunning canvas for intricate nail art, whether your preference is for pointed talons or short and squoval designs. We firmly believe that a well-prepared nail surface, regardless of its shape, presents an excellent opportunity for you or your skilled nail technician to create something truly exquisite. While we value and appreciate all nail shapes, there’s an undeniable allure to adorning almond-shaped nails with artistic designs that captures our admiration.
According to nail artist Elle Gerstein, there’s a unique charm to almond-shaped nails, and the artistic possibilities they offer set them apart from square nails of varying lengths. She explains, “The beauty of an almond nail, and what art can do to enhance its shape, is distinct from what you can achieve on a square nail in all different lengths. That’s why it’s a go-to choice.
“We find that all designs look good on almond shaped-nails,” agrees Molly Romah, lead nail technician at Chillhouse in New York City. “The almond shape makes the nails look longer and narrower compared to other shapes, and this can be accentuated or muted depending on the design.”
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Even though the canvas is only centimeters big, the current nail trend toward French manicures have technicians shrinking it even smaller, with designs specifically created only for the tip of the nail. “French design that covers the nail tips [is popular],” says Amy Ling, founder of Sundays nail-care brand and salon. “It really draws the attention to the tip of the nails and the nail shape.” It’s no coincidence that when we went searching for almond nail designs, the majority we found centered around the French manicure.
But that doesn’t mean they’re traditional per se — creative artists are doing tortoise French, tiger French, geometric French, cloud French, and even three-dimensional French. And even if you don’t think French manicures are très chic, we’ve still got plenty of nail art options for you.
Ahead, find the most innovative, badass, screenshot-worthy manicures for almond nails that the pros have to offer.
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