India, April 5 -- Square nails are making a comeback, tapping into the ongoing revival of early 2000s beauty trends. The structured shape feels bold yet versatile, working just as well with minimal looks as it does with playful designs and bright colours. Best suited for medium to longer lengths, the style has most recently been spotted on celebs like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sabrina Carpenter. From design to upkeep, nail experts decode how to perfect square nails.

According to nail artist Preety, the creative force behind Nails by Preety, one of the easiest ways to elevate square nails right now is with polka dots, just not the kind you remember. "Today's designs are far more experimental," she says, pointing to unexpected colour pairing...