Squoval Nails: Best of All Worlds for Beautiful Nail Art
Everything has advantages and disadvantages, even nail shape. If you can’t decide between square and oval nails, why not have the best of both? Squoval nails are square with softly rounded edges for a flattering shape that’s practical and stylish. They make anyone’s fingers look more elegant while being easy to maintain. In fact, squoval is the ideal shape if you’re trying to grow out your nails. Lastly, it looks lovely with plain polish or intricate nail art. Come see for yourself.
Squoval Nails Ideas
Short to Mid-length Squoval Nails
If you’re going to wear squoval nails, what length is best? Honestly, it doesn’t matter. Not only does this shape flatter everyone, there are no rules as to how long it should be.
To be fair, most of the squoval nail manicures we’ve seen tend to be short to mid-length, perhaps because it’s a convenient, low-maintenance style. Give yourself artistic license to go as long or short as you wish. Squoval soft gel tips and press-on nails let you easily test drive any length.
Moreover, we’ve seen many squoval BIAB manicures, especially on those who want to grow out their natural nails.
LAVIS Squoval - Soft Gel Tips
Squoval French Tips
There’s something about this shape that makes French tips look so natural. Instead of an exaggerated smile line, it’s just a clean curve across the edge.
Here the artist has spiced up the classic look with tiny ladybugs. These adorable insects are a perennial choice for springtime manicures. You can find them on nail stickers, or they are straightforward to draw if you can doodle circles and the letter D with a thin brush.
Ombre Moons
Here’s a look that will turn heads. The squoval shape is ideal for the soft colors and graceful gradient. How can you achieve such perfection?
Begin with the nails a little longer than you want them to be when you finish. File them into a square shape, then gently round the corners. With light pressure, slide the file diagonally over the corner and down the side. Move it in one direction only, not back-and-forth. Take frequent breaks to examine the nails from various angles. Switch back and forth between corners if that helps you keep things balanced.
It looks simple, but shaping squoval nails is a little tricky. It’s all too easy to file down one side more than the other, then have to go back and even out the nail. Practice and you’ll get the hang of it. Or you can accomplish the same goal in moments with soft gel tips.
Matte and Chrome Squoval Nails
Remember when TikTok had so many videos about the “black nail theory”? People were theorizing that black nails make the wearer feel more confident while projecting a bold, mysterious personality to the rest of the world. This black squoval manicure seems to check all the boxes. The matte finish feels mysterious while the chrome accent nail shines with confidence.
LAVIS Chrome Matte Top - 0.5 oz (New)
Jade Squovals
Did you know that jade, the gemstone, is very resistant to breaking or chipping? Instead of using a chisel, jade is shaped by abrasion. Gem smiths use diamond-tipped tools to carve it. Then they polish jade in steps, from coarse to ultrafine tools until it has a mirror finish. Sounds a lot like nail care, doesn’t it?
It looks like these squoval nails have the free edge just over the tip of the finger. It’s a very practical shape and length because it’s not prone to snagging or breaking, yet it still looks very sophisticated.
By the way, if you’re interested in making marbled nails, try Lavis Blooming Gel. Once you apply the base coat and base color and cure them, brush the blooming gel on one nail and leave it wet. Take a clean brush and place dots or lines of the next color. The pigment will begin to disperse, and you can guide it with the brush. Cure the nail once you’re pleased with how it looks. Repeat the process if desired, or add further embellishments and the top coat to finish.
LAVIS Blooming Gel
Flowers on Squoval Nails
Nude nails are all over runways and red carpets lately. While the look is popular and flattering on everyone, sometimes it just needs a little extra something. It doesn’t take much effort to add a few dried flowers or bits of gold foil on an accent nail. Fortunately, this nail shape is friendly to all sorts of embellishments.
Dried Flowers
Bold Squoval Nails
Soften those square edges ever so slightly and brighten up your nails with a bold shade. Red is a power color, plus it goes with practically everything and looks lovely any time of year.
What vibrant color would you like to have on your squoval nails?
Double French Tips
This particular nail design highlights the contrast between the curve of the cuticle and the squared tips. The colorful boundary lines switch sides on alternating fingertips. Would you like to wear this look for spring or summer?
Squoval Loves Every Color
Here’s the palest lavender you’ll ever see. It’s a DND color called “Vinyl Lilac”.
What’s your opinion about opaque pastel shades on squoval nails? Do you prefer darker colors or sheer polish?
DND Gel Nail Polish Duo - 975 Vinyl Lilac
Mix and Match
Here’s a little demonstration that squoval nails lend themselves easily to whimsical nail art. There’s no need to be serious or overly sophisticated. Have fun!
Say Hello to Squoval Nails
If you haven’t tried this nail shape yet, you’re missing out. It may become your new favorite!
Conclusion
Squoval nails are a cozy, efficient, and ultra-resistant nail shape that complements everyone’s fingertips. Don’t get us wrong, there will always be love in our hearts for stilettos, square tips, ovals, and almond nails. But when it comes down to choosing something practical, comfortable, and simple to maintain, squoval wins the day.
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