A Guide to the Different Types of Nail Shapes to Experiment With

The oval shape is one of the most classic styles. In other words, you can't go wrong, but it especially looks great on those with wider hands. "It's been on sirens from Tippi Hedren to Jerry Hall to J Lo and Beyoncé," Miss Pop says. This is another shape that looks great on both long and short lengths. To get the look, Miss Pop suggests you "taper your nails gently on the side, then round the tip."