Strong, elegant, and practical, square nails reflect self-assured women. Psychology reveals why they are so appealing. Hands speak even when they remain silent. In everyday gestures—holding a cup of ...

This nail shape could be the perfect compromise.

I’m not suggesting that square nails have only just become popular—far from it, as it’s one of the go-to shapes. But when it comes to 2023 nail trends, I think there’s been a real uptick in people ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the senior beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

Square-shaped nails are having a moment, again. Scroll through salon menus or watch a quick manicure video and you will see that crisp, straight edge everywhere, sometimes long and dramatic, sometimes ...

As they say, trends always come back around. And with the rise of Y2K and ‘90s fashion, we’re happy to see the return of square nails for spring 2026, a super chic shape that the style set can't get ...

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. I've always been intrigued by the more ...