Julia Fox has never met a manicure she couldn't wear. On Aug. 4, the media personality was photographed in Los Angeles ...

Choosing the right nail shape can feel oddly personal. Like a favorite pair of jeans or a signature scent, it says something ...

The comments section on that now-viral video is flooded with unsavoury remarks about the shape of her nails, a distinctive short stiletto inspired by 1930s Hollywood. For a moment, I was astounded.

This nail shape is easily created on natural nails, says Nguyen "and the square [shape] gives the appearance of a clean manicure without adding additional length to your base.” ...

A square shape does have one thing going for it, however: It looks great on longer nails. Keep in mind, though, that nail-shape preferences are subjective.

Pointed, oval, almond, square: what your nails say about you. Nail trends come and go, but often we stick to our go-to shape without a second thought. Read on to find out what our favoured nail ...

From the gracefully curved almond shapes to the bold, sharp edges of square nails, each nail shape tells its own story about your character and how you approach life.

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