Squoval
Our shortest pick here. A soft square tip, close to the look of a neatly trimmed natural nail.
The shape guide
Short. Medium. Long.
See a family from short to long. Or pick a length and compare the tips.
See lengths in mm āA flat tip. Room to choose.
Square keeps straighter sides, with soft or crisp corners. Coffin tapers towards the tip, from extra short to long.
SquareCoffin
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On real hands
Short
Squoval
The straight edge of square, with softer corners.
Our everyday recommendations
Short nails.
Made for every day.
Less length to work around when you type, text or go about your day. Short shapes are our speciality, with plenty of designs to choose from.
Short Oval
A little longer than Squoval. A rounded tip gives fingers a more elongated look.
Short Coffin
Prefer a squared tip? Tapered sides and a flat edge give this short shape more definition.
Short Almond
The almond look you love, without the length of our classic Almond.
Canadian Living is celebrating the return of elegant, practical short nails, too. Read the story ā
A check only if you need it
Will a short shape
cover your nail?
If your natural nails or nail beds are long, Squoval or Short Oval may be too short. Use this table if youāre unsure; otherwise, skip this step.
XSāL is about width.
This check is about length.
The length, in millimetres.
Measure each nail along the centre, from the cuticle to the tip. Compare with the same finger below.
Full press-on length, not the added extension.
Full nail length Ā· mm
| Finger | Squoval | Short Oval |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | 17.7 | 20.4 |
| Index | 14.6 | 17.9 |
| Middle | 15.2 | 19.1 |
| Ring | 14.6 | 17.9 |
| Pinky | 13.8 | 16.5 |
Measurements are available for the shapes and sizes shown.
Lengths are approximate. Check width and curvature for fit, too. Sizing guide ā
Press-on too short? Choose a longer shape, not a wider size.
Explore all 14 shapes
Choose two or three shapes.
14 shapesShort
Squoval
Short
Classic Square
Short
Short Round
Short
Short Oval
Medium
Medium Oval
Long
Long Oval
Short
Short Almond
Medium
Almond
Long
Long Almond
Long
Stiletto
Extra short
Extra Short Coffin
Short
Short Coffin
Medium
Medium Coffin
Long
Long Coffin
Photos are not shown at actual size.
Available shapes vary by design.