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Of all thenail shapes and styles, it seems like square nails are the most often overlooked.
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But in my honest, beauty editor opinion, they really shouldnt betheyre so cute!
For one, square nails have finally started to make their well-deserved comeback.
Trends and celebs aside, there are plenty of other reasons to become a square nails obsessive.
For one, the style is just really practical since its ideal forshort and medium-lengthnails.
Are you influenced yet?
Scroll on for 35 manicure ideas perfect for square nails and get ready to book your next mani.
Brat Green
Charli XCX-inspired brat green isthe ugly manicure shadeall the cool girls are wearing right now.
Why not join in on the fun?
DIY withORLYs Neon Paradise.
Squeaky Clean
Selena Gomez isnt just a square-nails enthusiast; she loves aminimalist manicurtoo.
Cloud Nails
Cloud nail designsare trending and its not hard to see why.
Delightfully dreamy and surprisingly easy to DIY, this style looks especially sweet on short, square nails.
Mix them together for an adorable design thats deserving of countless compliments without feeling over-the-top.
Get the look withILNPs Fairy Forest Whimsical and Ethereal Nail Polish Collection.
Floral Flames
Flower nail design, but make it cool(er).
Well, technically, hotter, thanks to the edgy flame design.
Whatever the case, this look is a winner.
Pastel Petals
Cant choose between coral or flower print?
Now you dont have to.
DIY with flower stickers and a pretty peach shade likeElla + Milas Sunkissed.
DIY withOlive & Junes The Seashell Set.
Butterfly Vibes
Long square nails call for leaning into the early aughts vibe.
And whats more Y2K-inspired than butterflies?
DIY withbutterfly nail decals.
Ombre Blue
Square nails are sort of begging for anombre design, dont you think?
Sparkle Swirls
Minimalist short nails can still be fun and this sparkling swirl style is proof.
All you need is some white nail polishwe loveChanels Insomniaqueand astriping brush.
Floral French
Torn between a simple flower design and a classic French mani?
To that I say: Why not both?
Barbie Ombre
Another gorgeous gradient thats great for square nails?
Barbie ombre, or what we like to call brombre.
Butter Tips
Butter yellow, but make it French.
Create your own version of the bold look withOPIs Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet.
Re-create this bold blue look yourself withHermes Nail Enamel in Bleu Electrique.
DIY withILNPs Striking Neon Summer Nail Polish Collection.
Barbie Chrome
When in doubt, throw on some shimmering pink nail polish.
You really cant go wrong.
Get the look withOPIs Pixel Dust.
Iridescent Lemon
Lemon girl summermeetsglass nailswith this adorable nail design.
DIY withKBShimmer Nail Polish in Pucker Up.
Ocean Waves
Take seashell nails a stepor swimfurther, and embrace the oceans waves on your fingertips.
Clementine Swirls
This clementine swirl style is equal parts delicate and daring and perfect for DIY.
Get the look withEssies Sandstone shade.
Ice Cream Cuties
You scream, I scream, we all scream forice cream nails!
Rainbow Sherbert
Alright, now were officially infood inspoterritory.
Lemon and Lime
The assignment was citrus, and this manicure nails it.
Orange Chrome
Speaking of citrus: Hear me out.
Do with that info what you will.
Cosmic Neutrals
Square nails dont have to be colorful to make a big statement.
This sweet set of cosmic neutrals.
Metallic Tips
Futuristic and feminine, metallic tips make for showstopping manis every single time.
DIY withSally Hansens Color Foil Nail Color in Steel A Kiss.
