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<\/p>\n2023 may have been all about sleek oval nails – but according to one whizz, we will ditch the elegant look for a new shape in next year.<\/p>\n
With 2024 lurking around the corner, it's interesting to see what trends will become the next hot thing – and like with all things in the beauty world, there are some major changes to expect at the nail shop.<\/p>\n
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Those who follow supermodels and influencers will remember that just this summer we were all raving about long almond-shaped nails – think Hailey Bieber's ''glazed doughnut'' craze and ''blueberry milk'' manicure.<\/p>\n
But although this shape is indeed very flattering – and perfect if you want to add extra detailing in the design – it looks like we're now going to sport a more practical set of shorter nails instead.<\/p>\n
And the trend is already taking over the world, with big celebs, such as Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo and Sofia Richie 'pioneering' sportier manicure.<\/p>\n
Does that mean this is the end of chic oval nails? Well, the short answer (pun intended) is – yes.<\/p>\n
Chatting to Who, What, Wear, Rita Remark, celebrity nail artist and Essie's global lead educator, said: "I've definitely noticed a return to shorter, sportier lengths.<\/p>\n "It feels like a minimalist refresh from the dramatic tapered lengths we saw this summer.Whenever a trend has reigned supreme for enough time, there's always an opposite reaction. <\/p>\n ''I think shorter nails are more popular for that reason. We're ready for something new."<\/p>\n The sentiment is also echoed by nail expert Jin Soon Choi, who explained that behind this is the younger generation.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n She said: ''Short nails are practical, low-maintenance, and fit into everyone's daily lifestyle, especially Gen Zs, who are into a natural and healthy lifestyle.''<\/p>\n The whizz has noticed that a number of fashion designers are now favouring shorter nails, especially on the runway and in magazines.<\/p>\n ''I still remember the hot-red or dark-red short, natural nails in Chanel Beauty campaigns, which were very chic and modern. I am so glad that this trend is back."<\/p>\n But whilst shorter nails may indeed pair perfectly with a quiet luxury and old money life, it's also incredibly<\/em> important to get the shape right.<\/p>\n If you have shorter nail beds, for example, the experts advised to avoid a round tip – as it will only make your nails to look like circles.<\/p>\n A square tip, on the other hand, will achieve the opposite effect, leaving you with stubby-looking fingers.<\/p>\n Instead, try to aim for something in the middle – a square-oval hybrid.<\/p>\n Those with naturally longer nails beds should go for a sharp square tip, the beauty pros said.<\/p>\n When it comes to picking the perfect colour, darker shades of red, blue, brown and black are your best friend – and the nails which look ''super chic'' are also a favourite for Kim Kardashian, who said they require less upkeep.<\/p>\n But although the trend is set to take over the fashion world – and our social media feeds – it seems that not everyone will be jumping on the bandwagon.<\/p>\n One said: ''Almond nails look so classy…never changing them.''<\/p>\n ''Yeah I'm sticking with coffin nails and big hoop earrings,'' someone else chimed in.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/newspress-collage-p5qyak1wt-1702028283354.jpg\")
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