The square shape benefits go beyond aesthetics ... a nail art fashion with which layers of red color are skillfully applied ...

And though color and design tend to get the attention ... Popular in the early aughts, a square shape looks exactly how it sounds, with the ends filed into a blunt edge and sharp corners.

like vintage-style graphics and color blocking. But if you’re looking to experiment — nail shapes are temporary, after all — or are in need of ideas for your go-to square tips, these ...

Pink and brown was the color combo of the '90s, and this look folds in those colors along with the square shape. Each nail features a different swirled mix of dark brown, tan, cream, and baby pink.