There are endless options for this foolproof mani shape.
There’s a reason almond-shaped nails have been everywhere lately: the design is universally flattering for all fingers and nail beds. The shape includes filed sides, similar to oval nails, but with a more narrow tip (like the shape of an actual almond). Short or long, almond nails look timeless. The only tough part of your almond nail manicure? Figuring out what design to pair the elegant shape with. But don’t fret–here are 30 almond nail designs, from minimalist French tips to maximalist bold designs, and there’s something for everyone.
Seeing Stars
Celebrity manicurist Michelle Humphrey gives a nude nail star power with metallic green stars in a variety of sizes.
Magnetic Pull
What’s old is new again with the resurgence of magnetic polish, which gives a hypnotic, mirror-like sheen.
Dark Florals
Florals are always fun, but when they’re black daisies, they take on a whole new level of chic.
Croc Effect
A crocodile print is effortlessly stylish, but take the pattern up a notch by making each nail a different hue.
Black Hearts
This design takes advantage of the almond nails’ natural heart-like shape. A small dot near the cuticle and the black hue makes it more black tie than cutesy.
Pink Aura
The soft, aura-like orb design is super glam when paired with a sleek pink hue.
Cherry Cola
A dark cherry with an impossibly shiny finish is always in fashion.
Subtle Touches
Ombre hues are boosted with the addition of a mini 3-D heart in the middle of each nail. Plus, the subtle design makes it super wearable–even if flashy designs aren’t your go-to.
Spring Florals
Groundbreaking? They are when celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik hand paints sweet white petals on nails with a pop of fluorescent yellow.
Specks of Metallic
Celebrity artist Mo Qin reimagines the metallic mani with this silver-flaked chrome look on a white, almond-shaped nail.
Tie-Dye
Tie-dye is always en vogue—and couldn’t be easier to replicate with jelly polishes.
