20 Best Acrylic Nail Shapes (2024 Update)

Do you like this color?? I love it! It's an eggshell…looks like I got them professionally done. I always get compliments on my nails. Today I'm wearing short nails..in this eggshell/off white color. They are thick, not thin..so they last longer. I glue mine on and always keep a extra glue in my purse. I think these nails are so cute!! Love these!!!darlene.s

Great product for the money! I have tried other Kiss (as well as other brand) nail products before, and these are the best so far. They really are thicker, more like a salon acrylic. They have stayed secure and lasted longer so far as well. I planned to paint them, but they looked fine natural! As others have mentioned, in order to not get glue bubbles, you have to apply the glue to BOTH your real nail and the fake nail. I actually have gotten many compliments on these. My only complaint is that I wish the glue was easier to get out of the tube, but it's a $5ish product, and gets the job done!laurica

A little longer than I expected them to be, so I just filed them down a bit. Other than that, they were so pretty and easy to apply. Make sure you use good nail glue. Easy to paint over too.Jessica

I loved these full nail tips. The thickness was perfect whenever I used them. Great for the price too, but on my certain packaging on the top of the nails there was always a little plastic for hanging. Also, I really wish they came in a nail tip box or something other than bags to separate.aaralyn.m

They are very flimsy which means you have to use base coat to make them firm. Waste of product to me so don't buy this brand. They are easy to use but must have a lot of coats and time wasted. Don't recommend for others.jazlyn.o

I've tried lots of French manicure nails and these ones are the best. They come in a lot if different sizes and each nail has the number written on it in the form of a pull off tag that also makes it easy to apply the nail. Because they have a slight pink colour it makes it harder to see your original nail underneath which is a positive for me as I bite my nails. Included in the pack is a wooden cuticle stick, glue and a small nail file (which is handy as I file down the fake nails). The nails look good for about 7 days and are reasonably hard wearing, but after 6/7 days the white tip peels off. The nails are £7.99 in the UK and that is a fair price for decent nails in my opinion.sarah.m

I love Kiss acrylic nails! I have a crazy work schedule and can’t ever find time to get to the nail salon. These French nails have such a clean classic look.. they’re definitely a favorite of mine! I love how everything you need is included in the kit. Makes things super easy!LauraS

I love Kiss nails for being cruelty free first and gorgeous nails second. These are going to be my go-to for French nails. I have had them done in salons for over 20 years, on and off. I love the look but hate the upkeep. I have tried other Kiss nails, but usually found them difficult to size to my nails (many of my nails are the same size and then some are just strangely-sized?). But this kit fits me absolutely perfectly. I'm a messy person, but I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my nails and these absolutely shocked me. I didn't use the included glue because I have a glue that I love already – these nails have stayed on for OVER a week with only one coming off because I was lifting an overfilled 33 pound trash bag (and it was so easily reapplied). I can't say enough about how great these are. If you are super hard on your nails but love the look of salon French manicures, look no further. I also love how short they are, because it makes typing so easy.Becksstein

for literal years, i have used the old fashioned tips that just infuriate me. they split, snap, and i fiddle with them constantly! and are NEVER RIGHT. no matter how long i shape them, they are just way to unforgiving… and i own equipment for this! just no. but THEEEESE nails! omg i have found a new life mate and its this exact brand, and shape of nails. i hated square nails particularly, they are so 90's and just cant hold up to the types of acrylic, gel paints, and builder gels that i use. being an ex nail tech. i have had to use plastic tips most of my teenage and adult life, and trust me when i say, they are not all created equal. my misery has finally ended and i can graduate to gel nails and gel sculpting with a lot more ease. the great thing about these is that i can use them as either a tip, or a full base nail if im having a lazy week. they adhere better especially with "kiss powerflex max adhesion nail glue" on a smooth buffed surface(this is important) and a good special priming or base coat (to prevent fungus, this is REALLY nescesary with this type of nail bc they have a high peak.) and then a good bonding agent before application. 5 STARS! just an added warning and prob. the only crucial thing about most clear nails like this is, you cant use an electric file tobuff the surface of the false nail. everything has to be gently hand buffed or they will fracture! otherwise they are strong and last wonderfully:)sprinkles91

I love the idea but extremely hard to get off of the polygel, they need some edges or peices out so you can pop it off easier. Loving the nail shape just not the struggle to get it off or how it toke half the polygel with it. Also may want to work a touch on the flexibility of the nail so it wouldn't be as hard. Again I do love the idea and shape of thesejenngolo0

I got tons of compliments on these nails. I usually wear impress press on nails by Kiss and these are quite a bit thicker than what I’m used to. I didn’t use the glue to adhere them to my nails, I used Kiss mail tabs and they worked well. Only lost one during the week but it was easy to reapply. They lasted a week. I will buy again.Amy G.

I love Kiss acrylic nails! I have a crazy work schedule and can’t ever find time to get to the nail salon. These French nails have such a clean classic look.. they’re definitely a favorite of mine! I love how everything you need is included in the kit. Makes things super easy!LauraS

In the photos of this set it shows adhesive tabs. When I opened them I was bummed to find none. Luckily I has purchased the Impress adhesive tabs and they worked really well with this set. The set itself is a beautiful classic French mani that last a little over a week for me.Krystine R.

I bought from their website. btartboxnails.com. Nice customer service.These are the perfect shape and length for dainty, medium length sets. No need for filing or reshaping.I really like these nails. There gel press on nails also are so awesome. Love this brand.vicky.v

I was excited to use this product because the tips fit perfectly on my nails. Instead, I'm disappointed. I've tried two sets of nails and both have ripped within 24 hours. They were not hit or used in a rough manner at all. This is the fourth brand I've tried and the only one that has torn so easy and quick. Update: I put a new nail on and it ripped AGAIN.casey.r

These nails are beautiful and look exactly like the picture, and are also thick and don't break. They are the best nails I've come upon and are easy to paint on. Coffin nails are in and actually really sexy long nails much more better then square nails.maria.n

I really love doing my own nails and saving upwards 💯s of dollars the shops charge. A good tip I learned to make it easier was to use nail tips with the poly gel. They help with the strength and shape of the nail!!amanda.s

This is the first time I have ever used press-on nails and these went on super easy! A thin coat of glue on my nail and on the press on, I held for a count of 10 with my thumb then repositioned my thumb for another count of 10, and VOILA you are done!! I love the look of coffin/ballet nails but my natural nails will never ever grow to where I can wear that shape so I got these. For me, these are LONG but I will give it some time for me to adjust too. If not, I am going to have to trim them. They look really pretty and what I specifically like about this color is that it is light enough that I can use one of my Color Street sets on top of them!Kaide

I've been looking for press-on nails that resemble what you would get in a salon! It took me a while to try these. I bought them but had never put them on until last week. These look like I got my nails done in a salon. They are thick just like acrylic and sturdy. It definite beats spending almost $100 on nails and is less harsh on my nail bed as well. I also like the ability to pop them on and off and not have to worry about fills every two weeks. I put them on before heading out for my date. It was quick, easy and inexpensive. I didn't have to run to a salon and wait or make an appointment. I love them. I hope Kiss creates more lengths and designs. I think I've carried on enough about these nails lol.martimars

I’m on day 7 of wearing these press on nails. I have received so many compliments. This set actually look as if I had them done at a salon. I had to file and shaped the nails to fit my cuticle more realistically. I brought and used the Kiss brush on glue to apply (not the glue that was included). After prepping, I brushed a coat of glue on my nails and a thin coat on the back of the press on nails. After applying nails, I brushed on a thin layer of regular top coat. I haven’t had any lifting, breaking or splitting. I will purchase again.GiGi6

I saw these originally on Instagram and looked at the reviews so I tried them out. They were easy to fit and easy to apply. My nails were extremely short and nowhere close to having a decent length since I had several of my real nails super short after breaking. These Static Nails were CHAMPS! They stayed on 16 days. I noticed slight lifting at the cuticle area around day 12, but they never came off or felt loose. I ended up gently peeling them off on day 16 because I was going out of town and wanted a fresh set. I used and reshaped the leftover ones that I hadn't used in the original package and was able to create a whole other set from them that look just as fabulous. If I can keep these looking as great as they did the first go round I will be done with going to the salon. Way cheaper and way less time consuming. Plus my nails were not destroyed underneath when I took the Static Nails off. I have been very pleased. Also I work in healthcare where I have to wash my hands numerous times per day and I also have to type a lot and these held up without issue at all. I never felt like they were coming off throughout the whole 2+ weeks. Careful to not overglue and get on the actual nail cause it makes it look matte where the glue gets, but it is not a deal breaker.VandyChic

This is my honest review, I purchased this product with my own money. I am a licensed cosmetologist and usually do my own gel manicures, but after seeing countless social media ads for this brand & stumbling across them in-person at ULTA, I decided to give them a try. They are pretty basic press-ons, maybe slightly "thicker" than other brands that have existed on the market for decades. They aren't particularly stronger or better than any other brand of press-ons that I tried. I applied them on a Sunday and by Tuesday, 2 nails had cracked down the center, and the tip on one of them cracked off after simply turning off a light switch. I had to file them all down much shorter and put a dot of glue under the cracked areas to keep them from splitting further. I purchased the Static Nails glue even though I have other nail glues at home, because I was intrigued by this brand's "no damage" philosophy. I followed the instructions to the letter for max longevity of wearing the nails, and despite my careful application, after just 5 days almost every nail is lifting. I can assure that it was not because of a lack of glue or pressure applied to the curing nail because I really took my time to do it right. Because I am a cosmetologist, I do spend more time with my hands in shampoo bowls, in hand sanitizer, and other hair products. But even on Static's website it specifically mentions that even hairstylists can fully enjoy their product, too. While I haven't had any nails pop off entirely yet, I'm pretty disappointed at how quickly they cracked and a tip broke off, and how quickly they are lifting. I was hoping that these would be a big improvement on press-ons that we've all been using for years.Sara

I picked up a few sets of Static Nails over the holidays and have become such a huge fan! These have now replaced my twice a month salon visit, which has saved me so much money… which I'm now probably spending all on coffee… I've gotten much faster at putting them on since I first started. Both hands take me about 7 minutes start to finish. I've also gotten better at applying them. This is a semi sheer set so to look natural you have to ensure you apply them right, which means putting glue, and a good amount of it, on your natural nail and all over the back of the static nail just like they instruct. When you hold the nail down, just be sure to push out any air pockets if you have any and its looks really good! This is my favorite set. I think it looks chic and elegant. It lasted me just over 2 weeks, and yes, I am hard on my hands. I have tried their "like acrylic" long coffin nails too, so if you're someone that breaks acrylic nails I would stick with their long coffin sets as those are even more durable than actual acrylic nails, but as long as you're not breaking acrylic nails… you will be perfectly fine with these. I haven't had any issues with bending or breaking on any set, i think it is common sense that these nails will not last to your grave, no nail on this earth probably would, so that is my advice and I hope it helps! I really do love them and recommend them, they hold up far better than other brands I have tried in the past.ZaraR

Honestly! These were a bit of a challenge for me to get use to. The curve was different but not bad. I actually enjoyed doing these nails. I painted them with gel polish making them extra durable. I later on was able to trim them down and I currently still have them on a week later. No lifting or anything. These are good quality press on tips.Jemina

As someone who loves doing their own nails, these are perfect for me! I can file them to any shape, which allows me to experiment! I also love the I can wear them for a short time or for a long time! The kit comes with soo many nails, which is great if you make any mistakes! The value and quality you get for the price is unmatched! I would definitely recommend!Laura

Been using these nails for years! Even though I am almost 80, I am not going to give up something that has been a part of me for more years than I can remember. Known for my nails and and long lashes and long blond wig! Age is only an illusion that we, and we alone, can yield to! I'll be celebrating my 79th birthday on August 8th and Will and I are anticipating buying our very first home within the next few weeks! How's that for a blessing from God and a birthday and anniversary present all in one! We will be celebrating our 31st anniversary on the 11th. Not bad, since some didn't give us 31 days! Praise God for His blesssings and unending goodness!Happykittylover

Do you like this color?? I love it! It's an eggshell…looks like I got them professionally done. I always get compliments on my nails. Today I'm wearing short nails..in this eggshell/off white color. They are thick, not thin..so they last longer. I glue mine on and always keep a extra glue in my purse. I think these nails are so cute!! Love these!!!darlene.s

Great product for the money! I have tried other Kiss (as well as other brand) nail products before, and these are the best so far. They really are thicker, more like a salon acrylic. They have stayed secure and lasted longer so far as well. I planned to paint them, but they looked fine natural! As others have mentioned, in order to not get glue bubbles, you have to apply the glue to BOTH your real nail and the fake nail. I actually have gotten many compliments on these. My only complaint is that I wish the glue was easier to get out of the tube, but it's a $5ish product, and gets the job done!laurica

I bought from their website. btartboxnails.com. Nice customer service.These are the perfect shape and length for dainty, medium length sets. No need for filing or reshaping.I really like these nails. There gel press on nails also are so awesome. Love this brand.vicky.v

I was excited to use this product because the tips fit perfectly on my nails. Instead, I'm disappointed. I've tried two sets of nails and both have ripped within 24 hours. They were not hit or used in a rough manner at all. This is the fourth brand I've tried and the only one that has torn so easy and quick. Update: I put a new nail on and it ripped AGAIN.casey.r

These nails are beautiful and look exactly like the picture, and are also thick and don't break. They are the best nails I've come upon and are easy to paint on. Coffin nails are in and actually really sexy long nails much more better then square nails.maria.n

Unfortunately for me several fingers are the same sized nails so I used smaller nails to fit. That wasn't great because it flattened my nail bed from all the glue and pressure, but if I didn't do it, it would've been obvious they were fake nails! Another thing I wish there was a visual guide on how to apply them and how much glue to use. But other than that, they looked great from afar and didn't impose on my routines. They also lasted through every activity! I got the canvas because it was opaque white!itsEri

So I bought these, along with a couple others from different brands, to try out in place of gel manicures. I don't have the time or budget to keep up regular gel manicures but I still wanted something that would last and look nice. These are it. I work in a fast paced, high end restaurant so I also needed something durable. These are great. I have had my first set on for about 10 days now and none of the nails seem even close to being ready to pop off. I was also able to trim them and shape them after application which I liked because I have to keep my nails short for work. I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I did notice that after I cute them down the color seemed to chip off a bit at the edge of the nails — but really its only something I notice and I've received a lot of compliments about how nice my nails look.BunnyTheGirl

I will start off by saying that I love static nails. I have been using them since the pandemic because I can’t go to nail salons. This is the first time I have purchased them from Nordstrom. I typically buy them direct. I still love the nails however this review is more related to the actual color that I received. I purchased “venomous” expecting a bright red color appropriate for Valentine’s Day, as was indicated in the pictures. I received a very dark red that almost looks iridescent. I’m going to save them for next Christmas because I think that’s the only time the color is really appropriate. It’s very festive but not at all with a description or pictures portrayed. I will continue to use Static nails as they are the best “press on” option I have found. I will just have to pay more attention to the color from now on.shoojunkie

I just love ALL of Statics Pop Ons. This set is my favorite go to set for a natural look. I'm a busy mom of three and do dishes, laundry, gardening and they stay on! Pretty amazing. Also, when I wear for over a week my nails grow longer then I switch to their lacquer which makes my nails grow crazy long and strong. But I love using pop ons because I can get a longer nail look. Been a customer for over seven years now and for life!Danarosekaufman

Basically, I never have fake nails so I 'm not used to maneuvering with them. Yes, my nail beds did hurt; it's because the nails are glued on and the extra length. Things like scratching hurt my nail bed but that's not really the nail set's fault. I took 2 stars off because one of the nails that fit came defected and deformed. It looked like a bump on the nail but I didn't return it because that's a hassle and I just wore them at home. Cute color tho.mace_

I’m really not sure what the previous reviewer was trying to achieve with these nails but they certainly should never hurt ?! So weird. So I wanted to come to the defense of @staticnails and let potential future purchasers know that they DO NOT HURT? ! Weirdest thing I ever read about press ons. I’ve used quite a few different brands out there today and I will say from a packaging standpoint- Static does it best- super classy w/ their packaging and makes it feel like it’s worth the $15+ for the set. The colors and finishes also don’t chip with Static and stay looking pristine throughout wear. My ONLY hang up with Static (hence 4 stars not 5) is that I had to go through a few applications to “get it right” and I’m not sure if it’s their glue that comes included with each set or if it’s something in the nail composition – but typically – with other brands, I cleanse my nails, push back cuticles, buff slightly (to increase ability to adhere) apply glue, apply nails, count to 3 while holding down nail to “real” nail bed to get the glue to adhere and wallah! With Static nails – I have learned the hard way that I need to count to 10 while holding down each nail to adhere to my real nail bed. Again, it’s not a huge deal but I did go through a few sets while learning this, which was a waste of $ and slightly aggravating, but the last few times I’ve used them and done the count to 10 Vs. Count to 3 like I do with every other brand – it seems to do the trick !! And I almost didn’t repurchase this brand of press ons after a few failed attempts and wasted sets – but I will say, what brought me back were the finishes – something about Statics’ press on nails is just so much more LUXE looking than competitive brands, so I ended up trying them again and am now happy I did. You should get 2 sets out of each package – but wish static would include more bigger middle finger or thumb sized options for a user to get a second set out of rather than filling up the package with a slew of pinky sized nails! Please take note of that, Static! Also- I don’t reuse them.. I get a weeks worth of wear out of them typically and toss, then hopefully have the appropriate sizes remaining to get a fresh second set out of the pack. That’s a lot of information but wanted to provide some insight as to the previous review and in my experience, it’s completely crazy that these press on nails somehow provided bodily harm to someone and also wanted to share my own personal experience! Thanks @Nordstrom for staying innovative and bringing in on trend items like this! Please keep doing so and I will keep buying ! $$$Lrichards642

I saw these originally on Instagram and looked at the reviews so I tried them out. They were easy to fit and easy to apply. My nails were extremely short and nowhere close to having a decent length since I had several of my real nails super short after breaking. These Static Nails were CHAMPS! They stayed on 16 days. I noticed slight lifting at the cuticle area around day 12, but they never came off or felt loose. I ended up gently peeling them off on day 16 because I was going out of town and wanted a fresh set. I used and reshaped the leftover ones that I hadn't used in the original package and was able to create a whole other set from them that look just as fabulous. If I can keep these looking as great as they did the first go round I will be done with going to the salon. Way cheaper and way less time consuming. Plus my nails were not destroyed underneath when I took the Static Nails off. I have been very pleased. Also I work in healthcare where I have to wash my hands numerous times per day and I also have to type a lot and these held up without issue at all. I never felt like they were coming off throughout the whole 2+ weeks. Careful to not overglue and get on the actual nail cause it makes it look matte where the glue gets, but it is not a deal breaker.VandyChic

This is my honest review, I purchased this product with my own money. I am a licensed cosmetologist and usually do my own gel manicures, but after seeing countless social media ads for this brand & stumbling across them in-person at ULTA, I decided to give them a try. They are pretty basic press-ons, maybe slightly "thicker" than other brands that have existed on the market for decades. They aren't particularly stronger or better than any other brand of press-ons that I tried. I applied them on a Sunday and by Tuesday, 2 nails had cracked down the center, and the tip on one of them cracked off after simply turning off a light switch. I had to file them all down much shorter and put a dot of glue under the cracked areas to keep them from splitting further. I purchased the Static Nails glue even though I have other nail glues at home, because I was intrigued by this brand's "no damage" philosophy. I followed the instructions to the letter for max longevity of wearing the nails, and despite my careful application, after just 5 days almost every nail is lifting. I can assure that it was not because of a lack of glue or pressure applied to the curing nail because I really took my time to do it right. Because I am a cosmetologist, I do spend more time with my hands in shampoo bowls, in hand sanitizer, and other hair products. But even on Static's website it specifically mentions that even hairstylists can fully enjoy their product, too. While I haven't had any nails pop off entirely yet, I'm pretty disappointed at how quickly they cracked and a tip broke off, and how quickly they are lifting. I was hoping that these would be a big improvement on press-ons that we've all been using for years.Sara

I picked up a few sets of Static Nails over the holidays and have become such a huge fan! These have now replaced my twice a month salon visit, which has saved me so much money… which I'm now probably spending all on coffee… I've gotten much faster at putting them on since I first started. Both hands take me about 7 minutes start to finish. I've also gotten better at applying them. This is a semi sheer set so to look natural you have to ensure you apply them right, which means putting glue, and a good amount of it, on your natural nail and all over the back of the static nail just like they instruct. When you hold the nail down, just be sure to push out any air pockets if you have any and its looks really good! This is my favorite set. I think it looks chic and elegant. It lasted me just over 2 weeks, and yes, I am hard on my hands. I have tried their "like acrylic" long coffin nails too, so if you're someone that breaks acrylic nails I would stick with their long coffin sets as those are even more durable than actual acrylic nails, but as long as you're not breaking acrylic nails… you will be perfectly fine with these. I haven't had any issues with bending or breaking on any set, i think it is common sense that these nails will not last to your grave, no nail on this earth probably would, so that is my advice and I hope it helps! I really do love them and recommend them, they hold up far better than other brands I have tried in the past.ZaraR