Almond nails remind the shape of an actual almond, and that is where this shape got its name. This shape has a softer point, comparing to stiletto nails, but it is more acute, comparing to the round shape. So, the almond shape is in-between.
To get this shape, it is advisable to grow out your fingernails a bit longer. When transforming your fingernails into this shape, some of the length will be sacrificed. This shape requires some weekly touch-ups, but it all depends on your natural nail shape.
Now let’s explore some trendy nail designs for the almond nail shape.
Glamorous White Nail Designs With Rhinestones
If you are ready to obtain the ultimate in glamorous nail styles, check out these white almond nails. The almond shape is a more common shape than some of the other nail styles. The rhinestones in this nail design are strategically placed to create a specific design that gives a feeling of luxury and incomparable elegance. Adding flowers with leaves or love lettering will easily transform it into a more bridal style.
Easy Almond Nails Design For The Perfect Everyday Look
A nice, simple look for everyday nails – black almond nails. Some polish has glitter incorporated into it, but this glitter design appears to be applied as a top coat. This is considered to be one of the simple nail designs since there are no extravagant embellishments.
Beautiful Ombre Design For Almond Nails
Almond shaped nails are one of the most popular nail shapes that women request when getting their manicures. One reason for that is the ability to continue daily activities with this type of nails as opposed to some difficulty performing certain tasks with other nail shapes. Glitter ombre is incorporated into this nail design, as well. If you look closely, this nail job has cute nail designs of butterflies and moon designs at the tips.
Nude Almond Nails With A Glitter Stripe
The next nail design we are going to discuss is the nude long almond nails represented in this photo. The nude color is often chosen for formal events and special occasions. This color has become popular, and women from all walks of life are obtaining nude nails. This particular example has an accent design that is subtle and barely noticeable at first glance. However, when you look more attentively, there is a fine silver glitter line as the centerpiece of each ring finger nail. There are, of course, more types of accents – some are just as inconspicuous and others are more noticeable.
Simple Short Nails Design To Make Your Daily Routine Brighter
Our next example is the short almond nails. This design has a manageable length that hardly interferes with daily activities, which makes them very popular among active women. This white color on the nails in the photo is very clean and provides a very neat appearance. There are so many designs that can be added to nails – it is simple to mix and match them to make your nails unique. Cool nail designs such as appliques, rhinestones, accents and even custom phrases make each mani customer specific.
Red Acrylic Almond Nails Design For A Special Occasion
These show-stopping red almond nails are stunning with their deep rich red color. While these nails aren’t considered short, they are still of a manageable length as to not impede activities too greatly. There are several types of accents that could be chosen to go with this design, but the shimmer accent works beautifully with this color choice. There are gel and acrylic options with the acrylic nail being the more affordable option.
Beautiful French Manicure Design
This classic look of the French almond nails is fit for absolutely any occasion. The natural finish with the white tips is a timeless look that is very popular. It is suitable for office, daily and even formal occasions. The classy look of this style appears well on the CEO of a corporation as well as a stay-at-home mom and knows no bias toward either class of woman. Typically, the soft pink color is customary for this design due to the natural look of a nail bed.
Pink Nails For Real Princesses
If you have a modern-day princess in your household, these pink almond nails may be exactly what she desires. The subtle nude pink color is a perfect color for her to show her girliness without seeming too overpowering. This model has amazing black patterns applied to her nude pinky nails, and a combination of three beautiful pink rhinestones on her ring fingers. There are various shades of pink, from pastel pink to dark or hot pink, that would also look great on this nail design.
Black Matte Design For Almond Nails
Matte black almond nails are super cool. The matte black color gives your acrylic nails an edgy appearance. The most popular features of nail designs today are the accent designs that can be added to any nail job. This unique red accent adds a great contrast and blend with the main nail design... Marble nails become very popular as a design all on their own. Their chic style screams class, passion and fashion.
Bright Glitter Ombre Nails For A Party
The next almond nails design we are going to discuss is this glitter ombre. The sparkle in this design is festive and ready for a party. The neat design of glitter spots fading into glitter tips accompanied by solid glitter nails is a gorgeous look. With just enough of the red ombre to keep the option open for a blood red and other various shades of red, this color is perfect for any party scene or everyday wear.
Cute Nail Designs To Express Your Feelings
One of the hottest new trends in the nail industry is the cute almond nails. This style of nails will probably be around for a while due to their wild popularity. If you desire to bring fashion all the way to the tips of your fingers, there are ways to use your nail design to accessorize your overall look with chic nail designs. The base nude color on these nails is a look that is suitable for a woman who wants to add style while not being too flashy. The custom silver glitter accent in this design that you see on the first photo is a feature that we adore! The aesthetician has used an amazing and uplifting “owl you need is love” lettering with black lacquer on middle finger, and a lovely pattern representing a cute couple of owls in love on the ring finger of the other hand. A simple "I love you" lettering or red hearts will help you "speak up" your feelings without resorting to verbal articulation. Since the design is topped with a couple of coats of clear lacquer, this design will last for a long time without worrying about damage.
Navy Blue Almond Nails For Dark Colors Lovers
This gorgeous navy-blue color is a perfect choice for those who love dark colors but want to do something other than the typical black. The gorgeous half moon design on the ring finger is subtle yet glamorous. This type of an accent design is sometimes not as popular due to the rigidity of the design. Other accents are covered with clear lacquer.
Nude Matte Nails With Crystals
It is always a good idea to play around with different finishes and effects for your mani. If you want to spruce up your nude matte almond nails, decorate them with multisized crystals. In this way, they will still retain their elegant flair while gaining a glamorous twist.
Bright Matte Nails Design With Crystals Accent
To give your manicure a luxurious air, you can cover it with a matte top coat. This will add a velvety finish and a posh feel to your nails. If you are looking for an unusual color solution, opt for a combination of nude, black and yellow nail shades, which is all the rage now. Accentuate a couple of nails with black crystals and/or unusual patterns for a finishing snazzy touch.
Nude Nails With Crystals
Even such a low key manicure as nude may gain a glaring turn when adorned with crystals. Do not choose too big ones though, as they may look a bit flashy. Opt for petite gems instead, which seem elegant and tasteful yet quite prominent against your nude almond nails.