How Decide Your Shape ?
Choosing the nail type that fits you best is sometimes a tough task. How do you decide which nail shape is right for you? Everyone has different responsibilities in their personal and work lives that sometimes dictate sacrificing the style you really want for the job you need. So take a look at the activities you do, the work yo do, the overall look of how you want your nails to look and what style of nails do you have to begin with. You just to ask yourself some basic questions like, what is the shape of your nail beds? Are your fingers long or short? Do you want to have nails all the time or is this temporary? Are they for looks or for every day?
When it comes nail shapes, there are various style for you to choose including oval, square, squoval, round and pointed. It can be hard to keep track of them all, but in this post, we'll discuss four of the most popular ones.And Here are some tips for you shaping your nails by yourself at home.
Read on for tips on how to change your nail shape, as well as the pros and cons of each style.
Square Nails
Photo CreditThe square shape is ideal for a people with a bigger nail bed (it tends to make smaller nail beds look shorter and wider). For long narrow fingers, square nail shape is your ideal choice.
Square nails are attention-grabbing, but not too wild. If you prefer simple designs, like a solid color or French mani, this is the ideal shape for you.
Pros: These nails are very sturdy and hard to break. Square nails make a subtle statement and work well with many designs. This is the perfect shape for French tip manicures.
Cons: These do require a bit of maintenance, since nails tend to naturally grow in a curved way. They can make your fingers appear shorter.
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To create this timeless shape, file the side walls straight and make sure they’re perpendicular to the free edge of the nail. Once you’ve gotten the square shape you desire, angle your emery board and bevel the nail slightly.By the way, if you are short nails and favor this nail shape, you have to let them grow out before you can have a true square shape
Oval Shape
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Pros: They're super-practical and neutral, plus they flatter every finger shape.
Cons: This nail shape is so versatile - there really are no cons!
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Achieving the perfect oval nail shape is very easy. First file side walls straight to make sure they’re even. Then, shape the side walls into a rounded oval shape, making sure the angles are even.
Squoval Nails
Photo: ELLEThis shape (BTW: Squoval is nail code for a rounded square shape!) .Combining the elegance of the oval shape with the strength of the square one, the squoval has become a popular nail shape for most fingers. It is far more flattering and common on most types hands especially if you are unsure what style does fit you best. It is both attractive and classy so it is good for people of all types of professions.
Pros: They're super-practical and neutral, plus they flatter every finger shape.
Cons: This nail shape is so versatile - there really are no cons!
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First begin with a square with straight and even side walls. File the corners until your free edge is rounded and beveled. Once your nails are round, file down the top going in one direction. (Filing back and forth is not healthy for your nails.)Finally, file the corners in a curved motion to once again round out and soften the shape until you are satisfied.Remember, you still want strong side supports so don’t go overboard on the filing.
Short, Rounded Nails
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This nail shape is extremely low maintenance, but still looks chic and polished. Short, rounded nails are perfect if you play sports or work a lot with your hands.
The round shape is by far the most conservative nail shape of the bunch, it is also ideal for men and women alike who like to maintain short nails. This shape flatters wide nails, and gives the illusion of a thinner nail bed.attractive nail polish.
The round shape is by far the most conservative nail shape of the bunch, it is also ideal for men and women alike who like to maintain short nails. This shape flatters wide nails, and gives the illusion of a thinner nail bed.attractive nail polish.
Pros: These nails are nearly unbreakable and require little or no maintenance. They're great for people who work with their hands often, and are a perfect complement for those with long fingers.
Cons: Short nails are difficult to paint designs on, but there are many designs out there that work for shorter nails.
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With a pair of nail clippers, clip down your nails until they are at or below your fingertip. If necessary or desired, File the side walls straight like a square, then round the free edge into that perfect swooping circle.Simple and easy.
Stiletto /Almond Nails
Photo CreditStiletto nails are perfect for fierce fashionistas who love crazy trends! These nails are not for the faint of heart (or anyone who works with children... or near eyeballs). Also, if you wear contact lenses these might be pretty dangerous.Pointed nails will make your small fingers look longer, it is sure that it is the best choice for you to lengthen your nails. But I do think this style is not suitable for any occasion, do remember that!
Pros: This nail shape certainly make a statement. In fact, they automatically act as an accessory and as a cool accent for any outfit. This look is also often spotted on celebs like Rihanna or Kylie Jenner, so this nail shape is a must-try for trendsetters.
Cons: These will most likely make daily activities very difficult. It will probably take some time to get used to them. Also, stiletto nails are very high maintenance and prone to breakage.
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Since they are so long, these nails will likely require acrylic or gel nail extensions. Start by filing nails nails into very sharp triangle angles. File your nail into a triangular shape or point like shape on the end of the nail tip to produce this very popular nail style. The stiletto style can make your nails brittle and a bit weaker, and just as the oval shape can, your nails will tend to break more easy since the sides are not a strong as the square or squoval style. Wearing nails like this if they are going to be an every day way of life, you will want to reinforce the sides so they do not break as easy as they would without the reinforcement.
What do you think?
Which nail shape do you want to try out? Or do you plan on keeping your current shape? What is your favorite nail shape? Let us know by leaving a comment!
Until next time
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