Changing your nail polish is not the only way to vary your nails, after all there are some shapes besides the classic oval and square ones that you can bet on to give your hands a new look. The almond shape is one of the favorites, as it can be adopted by those who have long nails and also by those who prefer short nails. It takes its name precisely because it resembles an almond.
This shape is a middle ground between the oval nail and the stiletto nail. The oval nail goes straight from the base to the tip, being slightly oval on the edges, which differentiates it from the square nail. The stiletto nail has a triangular shape and is pointed. The latter type is popular among many celebrities, but you have to be careful as it breaks easily and can hurt someone or yourself.
If you want to let your nails grow, the almond shape is ideal because it has no corners, which makes it difficult to break the nails, and is also a great option for those with short and chubby fingers, as they elongate the fingers, giving the impression that they are longer.
How to model almond nails at home?
If you can’t or don’t feel like going to a salon to get your hand done, follow these steps to get the almond effect:
- Step 1: Make dots in the middle of the nail from the base to the tip. It can be with nail polish, eyeliner or even with a sharpie.
- Step 2: Sand the sides towards the center in order to make them a triangular shape
- Step 3: Round the tip so that it is almond-shaped and not stiletto-shaped
Although it requires a little patience, it is totally possible to do at home!
Tips and tutorials from bloggers
We made a selection with 3 videos that will help you make this nail shape and that give other really cool tips:
All about almond oval nails | Bia Jiacomine
In this video, Bia Jiacomine tells how was her transition from square nails to almond nails and teaches in a very easy way how to file them so that they have the desired shape.
Almond Nails | New fashion? | How do I file my nails? – by Nati Lombardi
Nati Lombardi explains in this video why she chose almond nails instead of stiletto nails. She also teaches how to take care of this shape and says that they break less than square nails.
How to: Almond Stiletto Nails – by Dani Nogueira
The steps that Dani Nogueira follows to do almond nails are a little different from what we have already discussed here, but it also works. She uses the cutter instead of just sandpaper to define the shape. Now just gather the tips and guidelines you liked the most and put it into practice!
30 photos to finish convincing you to adopt this trend
If you still haven’t been enchanted by almond nails, these photos will make you fall in love!
1. This color is beautiful!
2. The almond shape is also great for those with short nails
3. Trend color and format
4. Look how luxurious this color is!
5. Gray is basic and versatile
6. Lilac is delicate and modern
7. The almond-shaped nails look elegant with rings
8. Are you in doubt? Go nude!
9. And if you feel like daring, it’s worth choosing more flashy colors
10. Do you like pink? Looks great with almond nails!
11. Red which is always the wild color for nails
12. He is suitable for any occasion and always adds a touch of sensuality
13. Decorated almond nails look beautiful!
14. Look how cute this inspiration with pearls is
15. What do you think of this psychedelic option?
16. Rose quartz with marbled effect is very chic!
17. Pink is also very stylish
18. Pink with gemstones is even more stylish
19. This is a true work of art!
20. You can also decorate them with stickers
21. Decorated nails really impress by the whim of the one who made them
22. Black nail polish + Swarovski crystal = luxury!
23. Another cool tip is to bet on the gradient
24. How about using the trendy color on your nails too?
25. Difficult to choose just one color? Choose several!
26. A touch of sparkle…
27. This almond-shaped francesinha is a charm, isn’t it?
28. Nude in pink tones are pure charm
29. For those of you who like the navy style
30. The almond nail is perfect for everyone!
In addition to being a beautiful shape and being high, almond nails break less and are also more comfortable in everyday tasks. Convinced to change your nail shape? We guarantee it will be a great choice!