Squoval Nails Are THE Nail Shape For 2023: Here's Why!

It's nail day. You're all set to get to work on filing down your old mani and refreshing your nails with your favourite Mylee gel polish. But what nail shape should you go for this time? 

Rather than just sticking with your classic, we're here to tell you why the squoval nail shape should be your go-to for 2023!

Square oval nails – or 'squoval' nails as they're more commonly called – are all over our TikTok FYP and Pinterest feed right now, so we had to jump on the bandwagon and see what all the fuss was about. 

Squoval nails have actually been around forever, but there's recently been a resurgence, and it looks like it just might be the nail shape of 2023.

Square oval nails are exactly as you might have guessed – a hybrid between square and oval nails. 

They're essentially your classic square nails but rounded off at the corners to create a smooth and soft outline. You get all the ease of using square-shaped nails with the flattering aesthetic of oval.

Aside from the practicality, there are actually tons of reasons why the squoval is probably one of the most universally flattering nail shapes. 

Here are our top ones!

There are some shapes that look better with a longer nail length, and others short. But one of the great advantages of squoval nails is that it looks just as stunning short or long!

Whether you like to keep your nails trimmed and neat, or if you like your nails long and bold, you can make the squoval shape work for your desired look. Both create a flattering look, so it's really down to your personal nail length preference.

Whether you've got short or long fingers, the squoval nail shape will look great! 

The softness of the rounded edging makes the shape super versatile and flattering for all types of hands.

Another great benefit of the squoval nail shape is that it's so neutral and simple that it complements every gel colour! It's the perfect foundation for your mani.

From darker gel polishes like our fan-favourite Stalker Gel Polish to lighter, brighter gels like our pretty Peony Gel Polish, the squoval shape will help showcase your chosen Mylee Gel Polish colour perfectly.

For all you at-home Mylee pros out there, you'll be glad to hear that filing a squoval shape is super easy and quick. 

It doesn't take much to get the shape right – just a little rounding off at the corners!

Have we convinced you to give the squoval a try? We thought so! 

To help you out, we've put together a little guide on how to get this trending nail shape right.

See? We told you it was easy! 

You can use this shaping method on natural nails and nail extensions, so there's really no reason why you shouldn't give it a go!

If there's one way to make us want to try out a new nail shape, it's whipping up some celebrity squoval nail inspo!

We've rounded up some of our recent favourite celebrity manis that feature the squoval shape to get you inspired.

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Shay Mitchell's long squoval nails are the perfect example of how this nail shape can be turned up a notch! The red underside paired with a nude-beige gel polish is such a statement.

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Natural is never boring! Zendaya's neutral pink and simple squoval nails definitely make a subtle statement. We love everything about this girl, including her nails.

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These nails are oh so dreamy! Ella Mai's pastel purple French tips with delicate cloud nail art make for the prettiest mani. The squoval shape and nail art look gorgeous together.

Ready to give the squoval nail shape a go? 

Whether you decide to go for something bold or keep it simple and short, you can make the squoval nail shape work for you and your mani.

Plus, don't forget to keep stocked up on everything you need to perfectly shape your nails! We have a whole collection of nail tools you can use to perfect that squoval shape – so get to it!