Almond nails are filed into a slim, softly pointed tip, like the shape of an almond. They're the most requested nail shape for a reason: the taper lengthens the fingers, the rounded point is stronger than a stiletto, and the shape flatters every length.
How to ask for almond nails
Ask for an almond shape with "soft sidewalls and a rounded point". On short nails, ask for a short almond or soft almond, which keeps the tip gently rounded.
Almond vs. oval vs. stiletto
Oval is rounder at the tip, and stiletto comes to a sharp point. Almond sits in between, so it's the most versatile of the three.
