For every soul who loves the idea of a long, trendy manicure but can’t commit to the upkeep or admittedly intimidating aesthetic of dagger or coffin nails, we have good news —the nail shape pendulum has swung again, bringing with it the sensible and somewhat nostalgic square nail shape. Another noughties throwback, the square nail is unsurprisingly much lower maintenance and far more versatile — in that, it can be worn at a variety of lengths, depending on your lifestyle and preferences, shares Richa Bhadra, founder of the SoBo Nail Salon. She notes that the style has been sported by a number of celebrities in recent times, including Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Cardi B. If you’re in the market for a trendy square tip, she offers some advice and style inspiration to get you started.

Demi Moore contrasts her outfit with her glossy nail polish. Pic Courtesy/@demimoore

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