November might be gray… but your November nails don’t have to be. Unless you want that? Because gray nails can be extremely cute if you know how to rock them. Sometimes, it’s as simple as pairing the simple shade with a cool-girl nail shape, like the almond.
Elegant and elongating, almond-shaped nails are a go-to all year round. Still, they’re especially great when November rolls around, the days get shorter, and we need something to sustain us as winter begins to envelop our souls. Almonds are a great source of protein, and almond nails can energize in their own way, too. It’s a seasonal depression hack: If you have a great manicure to show off, why wouldn’t you leave the house?!
Ahead, discover 14 almond-shaped nail ideas to last you through the end of fall.

