A New Shape for Nails

Celebs are requesting a new nail shape that is long and filed to be really thin, but with a soft-curved tip, according to Allure magazine.

Duck Nails Are a “Not” On “What Not to Wear”

Duck nails — the controversial nail shape in which the free edge flares out like a duck bill — were a major source of drama on the TV series “What Not to Wear”.

Give Manis the Midas Touch

Gold and silver glitter polishes are all the range this winter. Here are some tips and recommendations on how to make it work. 

Care for the Nail Beneath the Mani

Length, shape, and health are even more important with intricate nail designs, according to Allure magazine.

Runway Two-Toned Nails from CND

Using nonwhite colors for a modern French manicure is on the horizon for fall fashions.

Hip Shapes

Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Q & A answers the question: What’s the It nail shape right now? Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik answered, the squoval shape continues to rule. Not only is the shape very flattering, but it also prevents nails from breaking due to the stronger corners, according to the mag.  

Try a Rounded Oval Shape, CND Trend Expert Says

Jan Arnold, CND's trend expert, tells Redbook Magazine the new nail shape to have is a rounded oval on short- to medium-length nails, which results in a more feminine look.

Smiles Come in All Shapes and Sizes

When it comes to that happiest part of the nail we all know and love, there’s no one right way to make it perfect. Smile lines can adapt to the nail to complement the shape and design of the nail. Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro of Gel Essentials in Cranston, R.I., shows her ideal smile lines for several different nail shapes.

At-Home Nail Care for Women on the Go

Shape's December issue shows readers 10, 20, and 30-minute beauty regimens for a night out, including tips for facial, hair, and nail care.