Nail salon 63122 – Valley Park Nails Salon and Spa – St. Louis, MO: Thinking of changing up your nail shape but don’t know which direction to go? With so many options these days, it can be hard to choose the best nail shape. Whether you’re ready for something new or just want to know what the heck duck feet nails look like, here are 8 nail shapes you need to know before booking your next manicure appointment.

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1. Round

Round nails are the most basic and easiest shape to achieve. Clipping and filing nails to the natural shape of the quick should result in a round shape.

2. Oval

Oval nails also have a rounded tip, but the shape is slightly more severe than round nails. Instead of the tip gently sloping into the sides of the nail, the angle is steeper without being a straight edge. This shape is a great look when getting gel extensions, which many find less harsh than acrylics.

3. Square

For square nails, the tip should be cut and filed straight across so that there are almost corners where the top edge meets the side edges. A classic mani look.

4. Squoval

Squoval nails combine the best of both square and oval nails. By rounding out the corners of a square shape, nails get the sophistication of square nails with the natural appeal of rounded or oval nails.

5. Almond

If oval nails are a little too tame, try an almond shape which has a tapered tip without being pointy.

6. Stiletto

If pointy is what you’re going for though, try a stiletto nail. This nail shape tapers to an extreme tip that is equal parts edgy and fierce. Just be careful with this style, as it makes the nail more prone to breaking.

7. Coffin/Ballerina

If you’re worried about poking your eye out or you want a slightly less fragile yet still extreme nail shape, try coffin or ballerina nails. This shape, which has two names, is basically like stiletto nails but with a squared-off tip to mimic the appearance of a coffin or pointe shoes.

8. Duck Feet

This shape, that can only be achieved through acrylics, is affectionately called duck feet nails. These flared-out nails, which are inspired by the appearance of webbing, are particularly useful for providing more surface area for nail art.

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