30 Manicure Designs That Are Perfect For Square Nails

We'll admit this nail look veers more towards squoval than strict square, but the elongated sides and flat top are enough to let the shining-star nail art slide.

Score this earthy mani with essie Gel Couture 2-Step Longwear Nail Polish ($10) in Beauty Nap.

Flame nails are popping up left and right and, if we're being honest, can look a tad overdone. Here's one way to keep the fiery nail look a bit more subdued.

All you need to complete this nail look is topcoat—like Olive & June's The Top Coat ($8)—and 10 confetti stars.

Split in half with a color-blocked design and down the middle with a glittery line, these squared-off nails are geometrically-chic.

Layer a baby-blue base with pale yellow-and-white daisies for a springtime nail look that's sure to brighten your day.

We love these white square (okay, squoval) nails. The wavy pop of color brings Jenna Rink's infamous mini dress to mind.

white, sage green, and yin yang nail art just work. We feel calmer just looking at them.

To recreate this magically dreamy look, start with curved black tips and layer them with lilac stars and white dots. Don't forget topcoat!

Use nail tape to create straight edges diagonally across each nail. Easy-peasy!

Black marble? Yes, please.

A matte nude base with semi-shimmery black stars is one square nail look we want to copy stat.

If you have a little extra time on your hands (not to mention a steady hand to begin with), this mix-n-match square mani is worth a try.

Little limes anyone? Just us?

Leave it to celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein to totally slay the square nail art game.

Terracotta, sage, and light gray make for a muted square mani that makes quite the statement. Plus, it's super simple to DIY.

Prepare for a little art project with these detailed, hot-and-cold square nails.

Craving a few pops of color? This watercolor mani might fit the bill.

We're a sucker for floral and evil eyes—and square nails offer a touch more space to bring them to life.

If you love color as much as you love negative space, you'll dig these maze-like nails.

Here's an easy at-home nail look. Start with a nude base and top it off with overlapping white and champagne arcs on a couple of nails.

Warning: These nails will make people stop and stare.

Want to take your nail art to the umpteenth degree? This wave design is worth a go.

Old-school smileys are very in right now. Plus, they offer a way to add pops of color without coving your entire nail in the hue.

If you have a steady hand, try tracing a face on top of nude nails for an artsy mani that you'll want to memorialize on your grid.

Rainbow nails anyone?

We love a wavy rendition on the classic French manicure. Add earthy tones to the mix and even better.

A different shade of nude on every nail makes for one neutral mani that's sure not to go unnoticed.

If you're feeling particularly artistic, opt for a neutral-hued nail look covered in your furry friends.

Don't forget a classic French manicure. This one is jazzed-up a bit with a simple statement star on each hand.