Are you tired of the same old nail styles?
Look no further than square nails to add a touch of sophistication to your manicure routine. With their clean and modern appearance, square nails are popular among fashion-forward individuals.
Whether you prefer classic monochromatic hues or bold and intricate designs, square nails offer a versatile canvas for expressing your personal style.
In this article, we round up the 30 best square nail designs that will turn heads and keep you on-trend.
Contents
- 1. Gold Gitter Ombre Square Nails
- 2. Classy French Short Square Nails
- 3. White Swirl With Gold Foil Medium Square Nails
- 4. Nude Pink Square Nails
- 5. Summer Swirly French Nails
- 6. Blue Swirl Nails
- 7. Black Swirly Long Clear Nails
- 8. Square French Nails With Rhinestone
- 9. Pastel Minty Short Square Nails
- 10. Classic Black Square Nails
- 11. Sky Blue Manicure
- 12. Sculpted Milky White Square Nails
- 13. Glitter V-Lined French Manicure
- 14. Snowflake Ombre Square Nails
- 15. Spring Nails
- 16. Pastel Yellow Square Nails
- 17. Simple Nude Manicure
- 18. Bling Nude Nails
- 19. Lemon Twist French Manicure
- 20. Black Glitter French Manicure
- 21. Dainty Orange French Manicure
- 22. Dainty Straight Thin French Tips
- 23. Pastel Blue Short French Manicure
- 24. And Match
- 25. Modern Deep V-Line French Tips
- 26. Pink Ombre Long Nails
- 27. Muted Squoval Mani
- 28. Red French Manicure
- 29. Pastel French Tips
- 30. Pink French Manicure
1. Gold Gitter Ombre Square Nails
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Infuse some pizazz into your everyday look with gold glitter pink ombré nails. Keep the base natural for a clean look. If you love an elevated ombre manicure, try to stick a white bow, adding a fun, multi-dimensional effect.
2. Classy French Short Square Nails
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You can’t go wrong with classic French nails. Square-shaped nails elevate this simple classic Manicure.
3. White Swirl With Gold Foil Medium Square Nails
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Sometimes the simplest manicure designs are all you need to make a bold statement. This gorgeous Manicure features a nude base and delicate strips of gold on each nail, which will coordinate beautifully with gold or rose gold jewelry.
4. Nude Pink Square Nails
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There’s nothing better than a clean and simple manicure, especially when combined with a square nail shape. Is anyone else weirdly obsessed with this neutral pink polish?
5. Summer Swirly French Nails
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If your color scheme is filled with pastel colors, try this playful take on French Manicure. Baby blue, soft pink, and creamy yellow come together to make this French Manicure sweet and dreamy.
6. Blue Swirl Nails
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We love these white square nails. The monochromatic blue way brings a peaceful vibe to mind. We feel calmer just looking at them.
7. Black Swirly Long Clear Nails
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Applying a thin sheer base to your nails is a simple twist on traditional clear nail designs. Bright black swirls through a sheer base coat to create an effect like the night sky. And those gold star and moon details look amazing on top of clear nails.
8. Square French Nails With Rhinestone
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If you love an elevated classic French manicure, try an embellished French manicure. Rhinestones add a fun, multi-dimensional effect.
9. Pastel Minty Short Square Nails
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If you’ve been thinking of doing French Manicure, but want something a bit more unusual, try the most subtle minty French tips.
10. Classic Black Square Nails
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Black nails will always pop. There’s nothing better than a simple black manicure, especially when combined with a square nail shape.
11. Sky Blue Manicure
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Baby blue nails are the ultimate Spring-Summer trend.
12. Sculpted Milky White Square Nails
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The soft, polished hue of milky white exudes a sense of gentle beauty and understated sophistication reminiscent of a serene winter landscape. The precise angles of the square shape add a touch of modern elegance to the nails, creating a clean and sharp silhouette that is eye-catching and refined. The milky white color enhances the natural beauty of the nails, highlighting their length and precision, while the understated design provides a sense of balance and harmony.
13. Glitter V-Lined French Manicure
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Decorate the sharp V-Lined French tips with glitter tips, and you have the perfect understated nail design.
14. Snowflake Ombre Square Nails
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The soft, gentle hues of pink and white blend seamlessly together in a graceful ombre effect, creating a sense of effortless beauty and sophistication. The intricate snowflake design adds a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the nails.
15. Spring Nails
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Nail art doesn’t require a round or almond nail shape, as evidenced by this cute floral design that is perfect for a clean, square edge. And that cute splash of pastel green gives this French Manicure a little extra something.
16. Pastel Yellow Square Nails
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Decorate the clean nail base with white daisies for a springtime look to brighten your day.
17. Simple Nude Manicure
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If your vibe is super simple and elegant, nude nails are the perfect option. Go for a color just a few shades off your skin tone to add the perfect subtle contrast.
18. Bling Nude Nails
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Sometimes, simplicity is best. Nude nails get a sophisticated glow-up with silver rhinestones and a “diamond steel top coat.”
19. Lemon Twist French Manicure
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The lemon yellow teamed with a classic French Manicure is everything. The subtle yet striking combination creates a bright and cheerful look, evoking a sense of sunny warmth and carefree joy.
20. Black Glitter French Manicure
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The contrast between the soft nude pink and the glittering black creates a mesmerizing and alluring effect. The glitter adds a touch of playfulness and whimsy, while the nude pink exudes a sense of calm and composure.
21. Dainty Orange French Manicure
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You don’t need super-long nails to pull off the classic French Manicure. A short square-shaped nail is enough.
Neon orange French Manicure is a bold and modern interpretation of the classic French Manicure. The vibrant and electric hue of the neon orange creates a striking contrast against the natural shade of the nail bed, drawing attention to the sharp and precise tips of the nails.
22. Dainty Straight Thin French Tips
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If chic, simple nail designs are your MO, try these minimalist nude pink French nails for your next Manicure.
23. Pastel Blue Short French Manicure
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Want to switch up your French mani even more?
These baby blue square nails are a delicate and refined expression of beauty. The soft, muted shade of pastel blue exudes a gentle tranquility and serenity that is both calming and enchanting. The precise lines of the classic square shape add a touch of refinement and sophistication, while the concise length amplifies the nails’ delicate beauty. The overall effect is one of timeless grace and understated charm. With their delicate color and elegant shape, pastel blue short French square nails are a stunning example of how simplicity can be utterly captivating.
24. And Match
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It’s easy to fall in love with some whimsical designs featuring everything from dots, flowers, and swirls to colorful yin-and-yang symbols.
25. Modern Deep V-Line French Tips
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The deep V-line design draws the eye in, highlighting the natural beauty of the nails and accentuating their length and precision. The contrast between the soft nude pink base and the minimal white V-line creates an elegant and modern effect.
26. Pink Ombre Long Nails
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Zhuzh up your go-to pale pinks with a pretty ombré fade.
27. Muted Squoval Mani
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We love these muted-hue square (okay, squoval) nails. Sage, terracotta, and light gray make for muted, short Manicure. That makes quite the statement. Plus, it’s super simple to DIY.
28. Red French Manicure
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The red tips look sophisticated and daring. This sleek take on a hot red French manicure is sexy and refined. And we like this polished Manicure because of the nude base; your natural nail growth won’t be so noticeable.
29. Pastel French Tips
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Pastel French square nails are a stunning embodiment of understated elegance. The delicate hues of soft pastels are gracefully juxtaposed against the clean, sharp lines of a classic square shape, creating a refined and charming look. The subtlety of the pastel tones imparts a sense of serenity, while the precise cut of the square shape imparts a sense of sophistication. The overall effect is one of timeless beauty, a nod to the past yet utterly contemporary in its appeal. With their subtle yet striking allure, pastel French square nails are indeed a work of art.
30. Pink French Manicure
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A pink French manicure is a radiant and captivating embodiment of femininity and elegance. There are so many beautiful shades of pink out there — don’t settle for just one.
With a range of shades from soft pastels to deep and vibrant hues, the gradient of pink tones creates a beautiful and striking effect. The gentle and soothing tones of the lighter pinks are harmoniously complemented by the bold and powerful hues of the darker pinks, resulting in a look that is both gentle and commanding.
The French tip style, with its clean and precise lines, adds a touch of sophistication and refinement to the nails. The gentle curvature of the French tip shape, combined with the softness of the pink tones, exudes a sense of gentleness and grace that is simply mesmerizing.
The overall effect is one of timeless beauty and effortless allure, capturing the essence of feminine charm and sophistication.