Article: New Tortoiseshell Glam Icons Have Arrived
New Tortoiseshell Glam Icons Have Arrived
Tortoiseshell is back, and the Icons are wearing it best.
Two new styles just joined the Glam Icons family, both featuring the print that fashion keeps coming back to: one as a solid tortoiseshell nail, the other a chic tortoiseshell French tip. These new press-on nails bring the tortoiseshell trend to your fingertips in 10 minutes (no salon appointment required). Each style comes in eight shapes, so you stick to your signature silhouette and stay loyal to what feels best to you (whether that’s a super short or medium oval press-on nail set).
Just like all Glamnetic’s award-winning press-on nails, these manis are crafted to last for up to 2 weeks of wear, giving you endless compliments in only 10 minutes.
Meet The New Icons
Two new styles join the Glam Icons family, and both of them are built around the print that never goes out of style.
Solid Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell is everywhere this season, and our new solid tortoiseshell nails wear it best. Rich brown tones swirl with warm amber hues to create a trend-forward pattern that always remains relevant. Finished with a sleek, high-shine gloss and our protective UV top coats, these are salon-quality manis that last for up to 2 weeks.
French Tortoiseshell
The French tip just got its most iconic upgrade yet. Built on a nude, semi-transparent base, the Tortoiseshell French features a classic French tip silhouette with the tortoiseshell pattern living in the tip itself, bringing warm, rich tones to one of the most loved nail styles around. The detail that sets it apart? Raised gold foil outlining each tip, adding real texture you can feel along with the look you can see. Finished with a sleek, high-shine gloss, these are the manis you’re gonna wanna keep for up to 2 weeks.
The Shapes
Both new tortoiseshell Glam Icons come in eight shapes. Here is what each silhouette brings to the styles.
Super Short
Super short keeps tortoiseshell easy to wear. The natural-looking silhouette lets the rich brown and amber tones do exactly what they are meant to do without overwhelming the nail bed, which makes both styles feel polished and put-together at any length.
These super short nails are perfect for press-on nail lovers with shorter nail beds, busy moms, or anyone who wants an extra comfortable silhouette for that “your nails but better” look.
Short Squoval
Short squoval is the shape that works for everyone. The short squoval nail silhouette balances a square structure with a soft, rounded edge, giving both tortoiseshell styles a clean, everyday elegance that flatters every hand shape and nail length. The Solid Tortoiseshell reads warm and put-together in this shape. The Tortoiseshell French reads polished and precise. It is the most versatile silhouette in the lineup, and the tortoiseshell Icons prove exactly why.
Short Oval
Short oval nail shape brings out the softness in both new styles. The gently rounded tip flatters every hand and gives the tortoiseshell pattern a more effortless feel. In the Solid Tortoiseshell, the warm tones melt naturally into the curve of the oval. In the Tortoiseshell French, the gold foil tips trace gracefully along the edge for a finish that looks intentional from every angle. Short oval has always been a classic manicure choice, and these styles remind you why.
Short Round
Short round is the shape that makes nails look naturally perfect. The rounded edge sits close to the fingertip and mirrors the natural nail shape, giving both tortoiseshell styles a soft, skin-close finish that still looks completely done. It is the go-to for anyone who wants a mani that reads polished without feeling overly precious. New to press-ons? Short round is one of the most beginner-friendly shapes in the collection. Apply in 10 minutes for up to 2 weeks wear.
Short Almond
Short almond is one of the most universally flattering nail shapes around, and these tortoiseshell styles bring out a new side of it. The tapered tip creates a naturally elongating effect that’s always a trend-forward favorite for our Glam Fam. It's so sleek and effortlessly chic, making the short almond nails an iconic silhouette for the tortoiseshell Glam Icons.
Medium Coffin
Medium coffin is where both tortoiseshell styles go from beautiful to unforgettable. The flat tip and dramatic taper give the Solid Tortoiseshell a bold, eye-catching quality, while the gold foil tips of the Tortoiseshell French stand out beautifully against the nude base in a shape built for impact.
These medium nails are perfect for those who have longer nail beds, or anyone who wants a statement mani. Confident, attention-grabbing, and always on trend, medium coffin is the shape for nails that get noticed.
Medium Almond
Medium almond is where statements are born. The longer, tapered silhouette adds a dramatic edge to every style, and the tortoiseshell Icons are no different. The warm brown and amber tones of the Solid Tortoiseshell feel richer and more luxurious at this length, while the raised gold foil detailing of the Tortoiseshell French becomes the standout it was always meant to be. Long, graceful, and impossible to ignore, our medium almond nails delivers up to 2 weeks of salon-quality wear with every set.
Medium Oval
Medium oval is the shape for when you want your nails to do the talking. Both tortoiseshell styles feel elevated and dressed-up in this longer, graceful silhouette, the kind of mani you wear to an event and get asked about all night (even though it only took 10 minutes to apply). The semi-transparent base of the Tortoiseshell French takes on a softer, almost see-through quality at this length, balancing the boldness of the gold foil tips beautifully.
