According toThe Trend Spotter, this shape works well if you want to have shorter nails.

The tidy, stylish shape has straight sides and a squared-off tip.

In general, this style is more low maintenance than other popular shapes like coffin or stiletto nails.

Woman holding dramatic square nails next to her red lips.

However, not everything about this nail shape is a panacea for your manicure woes.

The shape can make shorter fingers look stubby, too (viaGroupon).

Close up of pink and gold square nails holding roses.