Oval nails, on the other hand, are filed down on the sides to exaggerate the tip, making fingers look even more slender. If you've ever wondered the difference between oval and almond nail shapes, you simply have to look at the tip. Almond nails are filed down much further than oval nails to mimic the shape of an almond. According to Good Housekeeping, squoval nails are simply flat at the top, rather than pointed. "This is a universally flattering nail shape that looks good on short and long fingers," Nuñez told Harper's Bazaar.
The more extravagant (and at times impractical) nail shapes are stiletto, ballerina, and lipstick nails, often seen on celebrities like the entire Kardashian klan. These nails are more of an accessory and require acrylics to be applied to achieve the look. Ballerina nails, also known as coffin nails, are similar to squoval nails but are generally thinner and longer. Stiletto nails are shaped like a triangle, complete with a sharp-pointed tip, and lipstick nails are angular, in the shape of your favorite lipstick.
