It’s the short nail shapes between a square and oval. This time I went for something even softer. This is softer than the traditional squoval, but not quite a rounded nail. As far as short nail ...

First, it was squoval nails, beloved for their neat and slightly rounded tips. Then came short square nails, which are still proving popular and now it seems classic almond is also facing a filing.

Mixing matte and gloss finishes can provide dimension without overwhelming the nail, explains Gerstein. This chic looks keeps ...

Mirroring the curve of the cuticle, a rounded nail has a soft and symmetrical shape. Whether your nails are short and sweet or super long, a rounded shape gives any manicure a clean and simple base.

Although Greenblatt’s nails were kept short and round, the design still stood out—proving that you don’t need superlong nails to pull off 3D nail art. This content can also be viewed on the ...