30 Cute Almond Nail Designs to Try in 2024

September 29, 2024

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Seeing Stars

Celebrity manicurist Michelle Humphrey gives a nude nail star power with metallic green stars in a variety of sizes.

Magnetic Pull

What’s old is new again with the resurgence of magnetic polish, which gives a hypnotic, mirror-like sheen.

Dark Florals

Florals are always fun, but when they’re black daisies, they take on a whole new level of chic.

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Croc Effect

A crocodile print is effortlessly stylish, but take the pattern up a notch by making each nail a different hue.

Black Hearts

This design takes advantage of the almond nails’ natural heart-like shape. A small dot near the cuticle and the black hue makes it more black tie than cutesy.

Pink Aura

The soft, aura-like orb design is super glam when paired with a sleek pink hue.

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A Modern Twist

These black and white nails double as abstract art, thanks to the modernist-inspired design.

Cherry Cola

A dark cherry with an impossibly shiny finish is always in fashion.

Abstract Idea

Colorful and quirky designs make almond nails stand out from the pack.

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Subtle Touches

Ombre hues are boosted with the addition of a mini 3-D heart in the middle of each nail. Plus, the subtle design makes it super wearable–even if flashy designs aren't your go-to.

Monochrome Extravaganza

Find a few of your favorite blue shades and let each nail take on a different design element, from tie-dye to evil eye.

Groovy Touches

Checkerboard print gets paired with dainty florals and geometric shapes for a retro twist.

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Diamond Glow

Spring Florals

Groundbreaking? They are when celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik hand paints sweet white petals on nails with a pop of fluorescent yellow.

Neon Strike

A geometric design hypnotizes all with neon green, black, and electric blue hues.

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French Tipped

A French tip on a perfectly shaped almond nail is timeless and classic.

Chrome Effects

Or, shake the French tip style up with an eye-catching metallic green color.

Marbled

A nude base gets a high-design and modern makeover with black marbling, as seen by artist Naomi Yasuda.

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Cheeky Smiles

Add a smile to a sparkly pale pink base—especially geometric smiley faces.

Specks of Metallic

Celebrity artist Mo Qin reimagines the metallic mani with this silver-flaked chrome look on a white, almond-shaped nail.

Kristin Limoges is a freelance editor, covering all things beauty, wellness, and travel. She was previously the wellness editor at Domino Magazine. Kristin can usually be found face, hair, and body masking simultaneously, while thinking-up clever DIYs for her small-space Chinatown apartment.

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