Nail Shapes Mountain Peak. The mountain peak nail shape is just like a stiletto nail as well, except shorter and pointier. (Mountain peak nails are a favorite of Lady Gaga). Snip the nails first, slightly longer than you want the final product to be.

How do you know which nail shapes are best?
PSA: This nail shape is guaranteed to earn you a few compliments (I mean.look how unique it is).
They can only really be achieved on artificial nails, because natural nails are just not strong enough to support the strain of having their sides removed. Shape specs: It's a long nail that tapers up to the tip and is filed into a point. (The tips look triangular.) Go mountain peak if: You have bigger nail beds and want a statement style. "Wide fingers have a harder time with slim nail styles. Snip the nails first, slightly longer than you want the final product to be.