USN is the nail tip line whose labels read "US Nail Manufacturer"; in the United States it is distributed by US Nail Zone in California, which describes the tips as thin, flexible and quick to bond. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks 33 USN tip listings and USN nail glue in Markham, Ontario: seven shapes, natural and clear, in single-size bags of 50, bulk packs of 500 and 5,000, and assorted boxes of 540 tips. Pick up in store or have your order shipped anywhere in Canada.
USN tip shapes and packs
| Shape | What it looks like | Colours and packs |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Square | Straight side walls and a square free edge |
Natural: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box Clear: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box |
| Stiletto | Side walls that taper to a point |
Natural: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box Clear: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box |
| Straight Coffin | Side walls that taper to a flat, squared-off end |
Natural: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box Clear: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box |
| Coffin | A tapered coffin shape with a flat end and an arched profile | Natural: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips, 540-tip box |
| Natural II | A classic natural-curve tip shape | Natural: 50-tip bag, 500 tips, 5,000 tips |
| Round French | A round free edge in French white | White: 575-tip box |
| Gel Tips | A long clear shape, sold under USN's "Gel Tips" label | Clear: 540-tip box |
Bag, bulk pack or box?
- 50-tip bag: one size per bag. Buy only the sizes you run out of.
- 500 tips: 10 bags of 50 in one size, for the sizes a salon uses every day.
- 5,000 tips: 100 bags of 50 in one size, for high-volume salons and resellers.
- 540-tip box: all 11 sizes in one divided case, with extra tips in sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6. USN lists the natural-colour boxes at 544 tips (the case label reads 540). The Round French box holds 575.
USN questions we hear at the counter
What does USN stand for?
The labels on the boxes read "US Nail Manufacturer", and the U.S. distributor of the brand, US Nail Zone (usnailzone.com), calls the line USN.
How are USN tips sized?
Every shape comes in 11 sizes numbered #0 to #10. #0 is the widest and #10 the narrowest. Bags and bulk packs contain one size each; boxes contain all 11.
What is the difference between USN Coffin and Straight Coffin?
Both taper to a flat end. In our product photos the Coffin tip arches along its length, while the Straight Coffin tip runs flatter. Straight Coffin also comes in clear; Coffin is natural only.
Natural or clear tips?
Natural tips are an opaque natural tone. Clear tips are transparent, which suits clear and encapsulated designs. Straight Square, Stiletto and Straight Coffin come in both.
Which glue goes with USN tips?
USN nail glue comes in a 2 ml tube, sold singly, in bags of 10 and in boxes of 200.
Updated October 2026. Product details follow usnailzone.com (the U.S. distributor of USN) and the labels on our stock.
Not sure which shape or pack to buy? Read the guide: USN Nail Tips Guide: Shapes, Sizes and Which Pack to Buy.