Almond nails are one of the most popular nail shapes, for good reasons. They have the same glamorous vibe pointy nails give but with a little more space, making them the perfect canvas for a wide variety of designs.
Need some design inspirations or perhaps you’re still not convinced by the beauty and practicality of almond nails? Look no further! These nail designs can help!
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17 Nail Design Ideas That Will Convince You to Try Almond Nails
1. Glitter & Sequins Almond Nails
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We all know glitters and sequins are perfect for glamming-up your nails. And when paired with an almond shape? It’s perfectly chic!
2. French Almond Nails
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Don’t feel like wearing sparkles? How about some subtle yet elegant tips? The almond shape makes it the perfect vessel for the colored curves.
3. Black Almond Nails
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Black nails are and will always be a staple. When paired with almond-shaped nails and dainty jewelry or vibrant colored nails, the result is glorious.
4. Pastel Almond Nails
Pastel shades look stunning on all types of nails, but are especially striking on almond-shaped nails.
Play with a matte finish or a glossy one to achieve the look you’re going for.
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5. Half & Half Almond Nails
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Can’t decide whether to rock nude or glitter nails? Why not both? This type of design is more commonly seen in square-shaped nails. But then again, with almond nails you have more space to work with. So again, why not?
6. Rainbow Almond Nails
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Take in positivity, energy, and all that good stuff with this nail design! Multiple colors play well with the shape, creating a spectrum effect.
You can also shake things up and take them from vividly vibrant to soft and subtle.
7. Geometric Almond Nails
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Geometric lines and the almond nail shape is a pair like no other. The lines show off the shape of the nail, and you’ll still have enough space to use contrasting colors to make them pop!
8. Sea Shell Almond Nails
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Channel the inner mermaid in you with this design. The almond nail shape accentuates the texture of the waves making it more gorgeous. You can also take it up a notch by adding some bling!
9. Ocean Theme Almond Nail Design
This white and gold almond-shaped nail art is a beautiful replica of a mermaid tail and some sea treasures. Be careful not to mess up the shell texture when placing the pearl.
10. Knitted Sweater Almond Nail Design
This long matte knitted sweater almond nail design is the ultimate mark of sophistication and genius. It is also a rare out of the box idea.
Use a dotting tool to stick the rhinestones to avoid messing up the polish. You can also shake up things a bit with different details besides hearts.
11. Bloody Mary Almond Nail Design
This is the nail design to go for when you want a minimalist approach to red nail polish: marbling with white.
12. Pebble Almond Nail Design
Want to go plain but still have an edge? This pebble almond nail design that uses the stamping technique is the answer.
13. Spring-Autumn Nail Idea
This is the nail design to go for when you do not want seasons dictating how you feel. You can still experience spring or fall even when it’s snowing.
14. Long Marble Almond Nails
When you feel like making an orthodox alteration to classic designs this is one to try. Use a dotting tool stick bling if you find this too plain.
15. Statement Almond Nail Design
I am calling it the statement nail design because there is no better way to express your sexuality than with these red almond nails with a touch of black and white. You can even draw the nails or you can go with a sticker.
16. Sky Almond Nail Design
This press-on almond nail design is not only gorgeous but is also unique. It’s not everyday you can see the blue sky on a person’s nails.
17. The Woodlands Almond Nail Design
Don’t these black almond nails give you the feel of horror movies? Especially the two smoky nails.
Try this out with the stick-on nails so you have a chance to ensure that the smoky effect is perfect first.
The best thing about having almond nails are their versatility. It’s no wonder more and more people are choosing it for their fingers. It is a cross between glamour and practicality. Whether you want to go with subtle shades or bold striking designs, almond nails will surely draw eyes your way.
Which of these almond nail designs are you trying on yourself? Comment down below!
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