13 Nail Shapes You Need to Know Before Your Next Salon Appointment

Ever seen a nail shape on Instagram and made a note to ask your technician for it, only to wonder what the hell it's actually called? There are so many to choose from, it's hard not to get confused — and trust me when I say that you don't want to ask for what you think is almond shape and end up with an arrow head! So, next time you carefully consider the nail design and colours, talk through shape options too. You not only need to find out which nail shape you like best, but you should also consider whether it's right for your lifestyle (we're looking at you, lipstick shape.)

Keep reading to learn about all the different nail shapes, and if you have a colleague that doesn't like keyboard tapping, it might be wise to move away from the stiletto.