The added height of a stiletto heel immediately enhances posture, encouraging you to stand taller and walk with a confident stride. This often makes you feel empowered and self-assured, not unlike how you feel after walking out of the nail salon with a fierce new manicure. If you’re up for a head-turning stiletto moment, leave your heels at home and consider experimenting with a bold shape like stiletto nails.
Not to be confused with the almond or coffin nail shape, the stiletto style mimics its namesake shoe’s thin, pointed design. The sleek extra-pointy tips provide a larger canvas for intricate nail art, allowing for a wide range of creative and elaborate designs.
Nail artist Rikako Jones specializes in detailed, conceptual nail art inspired by overarching themes. “Pointy nails can look fantastic with a variety of styles but tend to work best with designs that accentuate their shape,” he tells PS. Jones recommends using a crystal file for touch-ups since it grazes gently on the nail. “Because stiletto nails are more susceptible to breaking, this makes it easier to do a quick shape-touchup when needed,” he says.
Whether you love trying out different nail trends or are looking for a new nail shape to change things up, stiletto nail designs will have you running to the salon ASAP.
Check out 25 stiletto nail designs below to inspire your next set.
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Rikako Jones is a senior nail artist at Yukie Natori Salon in New York City.
