Which Nail Design Suits Me?

Free quiz • 5 questions • about 60 seconds

The nail design that suits you is the one that matches the rest of your style. Clean basics call for minimal nails, soft feminine wardrobes suit pastel art, relaxed casual styles suit earthy matte colors, and bold dressers can carry glitter, chrome or graphic black. Answer 5 questions about your style and the quiz picks your nail art type, with designs to try.

Question 1 of 5

Which outfit feels most like you?

Question 2 of 5

What would you love to hear about your nails?

Question 3 of 5

Pick an accessory.

Question 4 of 5

How much nail art do you like?

Question 5 of 5

Where do you most want your nails to look good?

Your nail art style

Clean minimal

Quiet, polished, effortless

Your nails should look expensive without trying. Sheer nudes, milky whites, micro French tips and a single fine line suit your clean style, on short to medium squoval or oval nails. It is the most office-friendly look and it grows out gracefully.

Designs to try

  • Sheer nude
  • Micro French
  • Milky white
  • One fine gold line
Your nail art style

Sweet and feminine

Soft, pretty, playful

Soft pinks, lavender, tiny dots, bows and hearts are made for you. Keep the base sheer or pastel and add one cute detail, on oval or almond nails. Pink ombre and jelly finishes suit your style too.

Designs to try

  • Polka dots
  • Pink ombre
  • Tiny bows or hearts
  • Lavender jelly
Your nail art style

Natural and earthy

Relaxed, warm, easygoing

Calm, earthy colors in matte or soft finishes fit you best: sage, beige, terracotta and warm brown, on short round or squoval nails. Marble, tortoiseshell and a hint of texture look natural rather than overdone.

Designs to try

  • Sage matte
  • Tortoiseshell
  • Beige marble
  • Terracotta
Your nail art style

Glam and sparkly

Bold, luxe, party-ready

You were made for shine. Gold glitter, chrome, cat eye and a few gems on long almond or coffin nails match your statement style. Make one accent nail extra sparkly and keep the rest in a rich color.

Designs to try

  • Gold glitter
  • Chrome
  • Cat eye
  • Gem accent nail
Your nail art style

Cool and edgy

Sharp, modern, graphic

Black, gunmetal and deep plum in matte or high gloss suit your sharp style. Negative space, graphic lines and silver accents on coffin or square nails look intentional and modern.

Designs to try

  • Matte black
  • Negative space
  • Silver chrome accent
  • Graphic lines

How the quiz picks your style

Each answer adds points to the nail art types that match it. Your clothes and accessories carry the most weight, because nails look best when they belong to the rest of your style, and your answers about nail art and occasions refine the result. The type with the most points wins, and when it is close the quiz leans toward the most wearable look.

Want to see the design before you book? Build it in the free online nail designer or pick the right length with the nail length quiz.

The 5 nail art styles

Most people mix styles, but one usually feels the most like you. Here is what each one looks like.

  • Clean minimal

    Quiet, polished, effortless

    Sheer nudes, milky whites and micro French tips. Elegant at any length.

  • Sweet and feminine

    Soft, pretty, playful

    Pastel pinks, dots, bows and soft ombre. Cute and romantic.

  • Natural and earthy

    Relaxed, warm, easygoing

    Sage, beige and terracotta in matte or soft finishes. Calm and earthy.

  • Glam and sparkly

    Bold, luxe, party-ready

    Glitter, chrome, cat eye and gems on longer nails. Made to sparkle.

  • Cool and edgy

    Sharp, modern, graphic

    Matte black, negative space and silver accents. Sharp and graphic.

Frequently asked questions

Which nail design suits me?

The one that matches your everyday style. Minimal dressers suit sheer nudes and micro French tips, feminine styles suit pastels, dots and bows, casual styles suit earthy matte colors, glam styles suit glitter and chrome, and edgy styles suit black and graphic art. The quiz above matches you in about 60 seconds.

Which nail design looks the most elegant?

Sheer nude, milky white and micro French tips on short to medium oval or squoval nails look the most elegant and work for almost any occasion.

What nail art suits short nails?

Minimal and natural designs suit short nails best: one color, micro French tips, small dots or a single accent nail. Detailed art and gems need more length to shine.

Can I wear a different style for an event?

Of course. Your type is your everyday match. For a party, add a glitter accent nail or chrome; for an interview, go minimal.

Is the nail style quiz free?

Yes. It takes about 60 seconds, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. To see designs in your style on a photo of your own hand, use the free CutieCure app.

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