What really sets ballerina nails apart from almond or stiletto shapes is that distinctive flat tip. After shaping the sides, you go back to the tip and file it straight across, creating that ...

Nail industry insiders offer tips on how to find the best nail shapes that complement your hands when you want to mix it up.

Different types of nail shapes: coffin shaped nails, almond shaped nails, acrylic nail shapes, ballerina shaped nails, oval shaped nails, square shaped nails.

Just as things aren’t always black and white, nails aren’t just round or square. There are some subtle and some not-so-subtle variations on those two popular shapes that can really change the ...

Then we moved on to getting the ballerina nail shape perfected. My nails were in their typical almond shape then, meaning we needed to square off the top, file the sides, and round the corners.

If you're not a fan of filing like me — I literally cringe when a nail technician at a salon whips a file out — or if you want your nails to stay as healthy as possible in general, take notes ...

If you thought that nail polish was the only way to mix up your mani, think again. There are endless ways to freshen up your nails by changing their shape. I've rounded up tutorials for how to ...

"For ballerina nails, think of a super pointed almond that's had the point removed, and you have a 'ballerina' shape," says nail artist Heather Reynosa.