This is the nail trend for 2019
Pinterest has released its top 10 beauty trends for 2019 and they are quite something.
There's lilac hair, liquid exfoliants and natural lashes too, but when it comes to manicures it is all about the 'almond shaped' nail.
If you're not 100 per cent certain of what an almond nail entails it's a little like this ... not quite as pointed as the sharp stiletto shape favoured by Lizzy from Married At First Sight, but neither is it as rounded as your standard nail shape either.
Indeed, the almond shaped nail falls squarely in between those two making it daring yet wearable too. No wonder Pinterest searches for this nail shape have gone up a whopping 97 per cent!
The beauty of this nail shape is that it's long enough to paint in any shade of lacquer you fancy and can hold designs if that's your jam. With Autumn rolling in we're likely to see lacquers in red, burgundy, gold and copper, through to the palest of pale pinks.
Scroll down for some inspirational looks, tips and tricks.
Almond nail look number one ...
Can't decide between pink or red? Try both! And why not create this sweet heart-shaped look while you're at it?
If it's too much choose one feature nail.
Almond nail look number two ...
If you work in a conservative industry or you just prefer to keep your manicure simple, nothing is more chic than a rich, dark grey or even black, especially when applied to almond shaped nails.
These shades will look stunning with all jewellery but especially gold.
Almond nail look number three ...
Neutral shades work on all nail shapes including stiletto, coffin and even square, but they look especially pretty on an almond-shaped nail.
We love a ballet pink, a soft cream or even a milky white.
Almond nail look number four ...
The reverse French tip! Yes. A french manicure with a little something special - that is, applying a coloured tip instead of the traditional white.
We love this bold red combined with the traditional pink but this style works with any shades at all. Just make sure one is light and one is dark and that they complement one another.
