Cat Claw Nails
A long nail shape whose sidewalls taper inward while the free edge curves downward into a blunt, feline hook, so the tip reads as a curved claw rather than a straight dagger point. It carries stiletto-level drama but keeps a rounded, non-piercing end, which is why runway manicurists position it as the wearable version of an extreme shape.
Trend context
Key fact
Vogue Scandinavia's 2026 nail trend report quotes manicurist Miki Higuchi predicting that "the cat claw shape will become a new addition to the classic nail shapes", and Mirelle's fall 2026 roundup lists cat claw as one of only two trends genuinely new to the season after runway sightings at The Blonds, L'Enchanteur and Knwls.
