Almond Nails are making a comeback that is impressive - stars like Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna and Beyoncé are wearing the trend at glamorous red carpet events! The unusual nail style can also be found on the catwalks of fashion designers such as the Italian fashion brand Moschino. The special thing about the Almond Nails is their shape, which is based on that of an almond. To do this, the nails are filed into a slightly oval shape and given a rounded tip with narrowing side lines. Color, pattern, glitter and mica can be freely chosen and underline the stylish look of this nail design.
✨ Why we love Almond Nails ✨
The unusual shape of Almond Nails allows the wearer to have long nails without choosing the classic, angular shape (Classic Square). The dangerous-looking, pointed stiletto nails are also not suitable for everyone - these nails can actually have the potential for injury when dealing with people or pets and are also sometimes impractical for everyday activities due to their shape and length. The Almond Nails offer a relaxed middle ground between style and practical nail design with a wide base, slightly rounded sides and a subtle tip. Elegant and shapely, they are equally suitable for party styles as well as everyday outfits. You can also implement extravagant nail design ideas because their shape offers more space than on narrow stiletto nails or short nails. Almond Nails can be made in the nail salon using tips and stencils, made of gel or acrylic. The almond-shaped nails are also ideal for natural nails. They look best on wider nails and can be filed out of the initially shorter oval shape.
- Long nails without points or edges
- Suitable for everyday use
- Practical & stylish
- Versatile
- Space for nail designs
- Suitable for natural and artificial nails
Almond Nails: 3 questions for nail designer Stefanie
The trendy Almond Nails can ensure an elegant appearance. Nail expert Stefanie explains what advantages this nail shape has, which nail design goes well with Almond Nails and what occasions you can wear the trend.
What is the biggest advantage of Almond Nails?
Nail designer Stefanie: For me personally, Almond Nails are exactly the right choice when pointed tips and sharp edges are not required, but you still want some length in your nails. The rounded tip makes the nails easier to handle in everyday life, even though they can be quite long - a practical combination.
Which nail designs do you recommend for Almond Nails?
Nail designer Stefanie: The Almond Nails can in principle be made in any nail design that you like. Colors or patterns find enough space here. Personally, I don't find classic French nails that appealing to Almond Nails, as the white line is difficult to create on this nail shape. This often seems rather bulky to me.
When do Almond Nails fit?
Nail designer Stefanie: Almond Nails are actually always good, but they are exactly the right choice for special occasions. The Almond Nails, for example, can be an attractive alternative to classic wedding nail designs. In nude tones, the look looks particularly classy and elegant with that certain something, making it suitable for the bride and guests alike.
DIY: Make Almond Nails yourself in 7 steps
The prerequisite for natural nails in the trendy almond look is a certain nail length that can be filed into shape. Modeling with gel or acrylic, on the other hand, can be easily created into the desired shape using stencils and tips - no further preparatory work or lengthy “nail growing” is necessary. At the beginning of the treatment, a careful manicure should be carried out, in particular the cuticles are carefully removed using the right tools. This looks well-groomed and the nail polish can last optimally. After the manicure, the nails are filed into shape: The sides, on the lower two thirds from the base of the nail, should be brought into a just slightly round shape. Then file down from the tip to the root so that the nails become narrower towards the tip and get their almond shape. Then the tip is rounded off slightly with the file. Finally, the nail can be painted with a nail polish of your choice.
- Grow nails long
- Perform manicure
- Remove cuticles
- File the straight sides of the nail slightly round
- File the sides downwards from the tip (tip narrower)
- File the tip slightly round
- Paint Almond Nails
Celebrity Trend: Which Color for Almond Nails?
In principle, Almond Nails can look great in all trendy colors and patterns - it is particularly cool with the trendy matt varnishes, rhinestones or trendy color gradients in an ombré look, such as those worn by Rita Ora. Actress Selena Gomez, on the other hand, relies on interesting nail art with heart-shaped painted tips in black or geometric patterns. Singer Fergie's nails are elegant and suitable for everyday use: she wears the almond shape especially in soft, light nude tones such as beige and milky versions. If you want to give your nail design an individual touch, you can give one nail on each hand a different color or pattern. Holographic nail designs are suitable for parties, New Year's Eve events or other events. Singer Beyoncé relies on this style, while JLo prefers rose gold, but gold or silver, glitter and mica are also popular colors for an exclusive appearance. The singers Lana del Rey and Rihanna use classic red tones for their Almond Nails that look exciting and elegant at the same time, while actress Angelina Jolie chooses impressively shiny deep black.
- Trendy matt varnish
- Sparkling rhinestones
- Trendy ombré look
- Individual nail art
- Elegant nude tones for everyday life
- Nail design for parties with gold, silver, shine & glitter
- Classic red
- Elegant deep black
Who are Almond Nails suitable for?
Straight, slightly curved sides and the upper third gently rounded towards the tip - the Almond Nails ensure a particularly feminine style, says nail designer Stefanie. With sensual elegance, they appear delicate and give the hands an exclusive feminine touch. They exude a touch of luxury - it's not for nothing that this trend is so popular with stars. Longer Almond Nails also make your fingers and hands look slimmer. The elegant and neat almond shape, in the right colors, is also suitable for the office or work with customer contact. At Almond Nails, when it comes to colors and patterns, whatever you like is allowed - there are no guidelines here. The nail design should always fit into everyday life, your personal style and the event, explains nail designer Stefanie.