Another Y2K-inspired relic, the duck nail shape was popular during the rise of the similarly named duck face, referring to the nail flaring out and resembling a duck tail. In the fowl-centric ...

Sorry duck nail fans, but we're so quacking happy to report the controversial shape is officially an outdated nail trend in 2025. We're not the only ones declaring them out either, as Gloss Genius ...

This rarer shape is often seen with red nails, Aaron adds. These nails with a “Jersey Shore vibe,” as Totty calls it, are also called "duck nails." They're basically what they sound like ...

“This shape suits those who are out to make a statement.” Flare nails, also known as “duck nails,” have a very early-aughts feel—and tend to be controversial in the nail world. They’re ...

The nail technician described the design as: “Creating bold Duck toenails for a client.” Duck nails are a nail shape where the nail tip flares outward, and they resemble a duck's foot.

“I haven’t seen any of these lately, but I wouldn’t be surprised [if I did],” she says of the shape, which is jokingly referred to as “duck nails.” She adds, “Anything goes.