Nailing It: When To Avoid Square Nails

Square nails may be distinctive, but this statement shape doesn't suit everyone.

If your fingers are short and stubby, transforming your talons into something that resembles a blunt box will not only force the hands to appear blunt and heavy, it will also emphasize the squat, square shape short, stubby fingers are renowned for - particularly if your nails are short.

In order to disguise the unsightly effects associated with shorter hands and nails, opt for an oval free edge. This particular shape will have a flattering and feminine effect on short to mid-length nails, and create the illusion of additional length to the fingers of small hands.