Oval nails
The oval shape is the most popular and quite common. An oval implies the presence of ends rounded to resemble the figure of the same name. It visually makes the fingers longer and slimmer, but at the same time it is perfect for everyone, even those with rather weak and brittle nail plates, unlike the almond-shaped one.
Oval claws look feminine and at the same time not at all provocative, which is why they are in high esteem among government officials, workers in the educational and health care sectors, as well as among girls of aristocratic manners.
Oval filed sides look great with a rounded cuticle. This manicure is best presented in a long version, when the free edge is at least half the length of the nail plate.
On oval-shaped claws, plain varnish and a complex design look beautiful. The oval is ideal for all kinds of cute designs, for decorating with rhinestones and for decorating with elegant monograms.
Round form
Rounded nails are popular today among those who love comfort and a feminine, but discreet design. Many people naturally have this manicure, while others specially file the edges to a rounded state. This option has one big advantage - there is a very low probability of breaking a nail if it gets caught on clothing or a household item.
The rounded edges of the plate look good on short, medium and long nails. But to make your hands look neat, you should choose the round shape of the tips only with rounded hollows.
Round ones will perfectly complement a business or romantic look, regardless of their length. They will look very cute with a plain manicure decorated with texture, such as knitted patterns. The circle-like shape also goes well with designs in subtle shades, ombre and large geometric patterns.
Execution technique
To create any manicure, you must follow the correct sequence of actions:
Step one.
The master disinfects his hands and the client’s hands. For this, a regular antiseptic is used. Next, the natural nails are filed to the required length.
Step two.
The master processes and removes the cuticle, removes dead skin particles around the nail bed.
Step three.
The stock is processed with a special file with a soft abrasive; all sawn-off particles are removed using a special brush. The surface of the nails is degreased again, but this time using a special product.
Step four.
Templates for extensions are installed on the nails, and the length suitable for long or short nails is selected. The shape of future square extended nails depends on how correctly the template is placed. On natural plates, the shape should be adjacent to the growth line. After this, primer is applied to the nails until completely dry.
Step five.
Now the first layer of gel polish is applied, it is evenly distributed over the nail and the template. If necessary, a small amount of gel is added to even out the surface of the pocratium.
As a rule, gel polish is applied to the middle of the nail and carefully distributed further. The most important thing at this stage is to distribute the gel evenly and prevent the effect of “pecking” nails. After modeling the shape on square nails, the gel is polymerized under a UV lamp.
If necessary, some masters apply another layer of gel polish to consolidate the effect or correct any minor imperfections, after which the nails are polymerized again.
Step six.
The master carefully removes the mold, and the stickiness from the gel polish is removed using a special liquid. Next, the nails are polished and shaped, with the length adjusted.
A lot of dust “waste” is formed on artificial nails after filing; they need to be removed with a soft brush.
Step seven.
The surface of the nails is again degreased and covered with a final coating to secure the coating during gel extensions. At this final stage, varnish is applied to the nails, the fashion trend of which must be inquired about in advance. Choose the shade of varnish at your discretion, and to mute the shade and create a mysterious design, do a matte manicure.
That's it, in just seven steps you can create square nail extensions with a glossy or matte finish.
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Classic square shape
In recent years, square nails have been greatly popularized, the trend began to conquer the ratings of the best ideas for manicure and please the eye in all fashion magazines. This option resembles a square, and the outer tip is filed almost to a straight line.
The “square” looks best in combination with a rectangular cuticle. The great advantage of square nails is that they successfully complement hands, including wide and massive fingers. The “square” shape can present even hands with too wide nail plates in a favorable light.
Square nails look great at any length and provide ample opportunities for implementing non-standard design ideas. These are best suited for all kinds of geometric patterns, as well as for designs of any complexity.
Square ones have taken root well due to their durability and practicality; they are suitable even for those with brittle and weak nail plates. “Square” reduces the brittleness of nails and allows them to look as stylish as possible even with a very short length.
Making the “Soft Square” nail shape: secrets of manicurists
Manicure is an integral part of general appearance care. Due to the variety of styles, everyone can choose the most suitable option for their nail plate design.
Many people simply forget that before shaping their nails, they need to pay attention to many other things. The general perception of hands depends no less on them. An integrated approach is very important, according to experts. An equally important part is the cuticles and skin around the nails and on all hands in general. Insufficient attention paid to these parts can ruin even the most neat and beautiful manicure.
Experts give several tips on how to create the correct shape of nails, which are common to each of them. In this case, the correct selection of tools plays an important role. One of the most common mistakes is the use of tongs or nail scissors to correct the edge of the nail plate.
For this purpose, a file will be much more effective, the movements of which should be made in one direction in order to avoid delamination of the nail structure. The material and intensity of the file depends on the properties of the nails. So, more grainy ones are suitable for strong ones, and lightly coated plastic ones are suitable for fragile ones and prone to delamination.
Files made of metal should be excluded from your arsenal, as they contribute to heating of the nail due to friction, which is one of the reasons for delamination. Using a special polishing surface can also help.
Before you begin directly forming the plate, you should deal with the cuticles. To do this, it is first recommended to take a hand bath, which softens the skin and makes it easier to trim cuticles and hangnails. The latter can be avoided by lubricating the skin with oil after elimination.
Square-shaped nails suit almost any style and type of manicure: both discreet French and those involving unusual color schemes. It looks best on thinner hands, but on fuller or short fingers it looks unfavorable, as it further shortens them.
Having made your choice, you need to learn how to make a square nail shape correctly and accurately so that it does not lose its attractiveness.
To do this, you just need to be aware of some nuances. The optimal length of nails for this shape is about two to three millimeters. On longer nails, wearing it for a long time will be problematic due to the fact that the edges can quickly break off.
For the “soft square” nail shape, the most harmonious is the straight cut cuticle, in which the corners can be clearly defined. This is done so that a holistic perception of the nail arises: both its internal and external parts. If the nail plates themselves are small, then it is better to increase the length of the free edge slightly.
One of the advantages of the soft square shape of the nail plate is the fact that it does not impose any restrictions on the density and structure of the nail. Rounded corners are much less likely to break, unlike sharp ones, so this design is suitable even for those who have fragile and soft nails. Plus, the overall look is less extreme than the standard square shape.
After the cuticle has been processed, you can begin the shaping itself, for which you need to use a medium-caliber file. You need to place it parallel to the growth of the cuticle and level the nail, making only unilateral movements.
In order to give your nails the most impressive look, you need to carefully ensure that they are all the same length, and then polish the edge with a very fine caliber file.
Next, you need to carefully round the corners, but it is important to observe moderation, since otherwise the “soft square” shape may unintentionally turn into a regular oval. The secret to forming corners correctly is that they should be rounded.
To do this, the file should not be moved more than a couple of millimeters beyond the corner itself. Using a glass file with a light coating will not make a mistake, since the correction of the shape of the corners will take place gradually, at a slow pace.
Experts recommend that at the end of the procedure, do not forget about the protective coating, which can serve as enamel. Regardless of the decorative load of the nails and the choice of varnish, it has been noted more than once that a glossy surface shine is best suited for both traditional and softened square shapes.
After decorating the nails themselves, you should pay attention to the skin of your hands, which needs care, especially in cold weather. Redness on the skin of the hands caused by freezing and the appearance of microcracks can distort the perception of a manicure. To avoid this, you should choose a cream or oil to care for your hand skin.
The “soft square” shape itself arose as a result of a combination of square and oval shapes. It was invented by specialists in order, on the one hand, to move away from the already boring oval, and on the other hand, to avoid constant problems with angles and make it more adapted, acceptable for any nail structure. Many people fell in love with it for the combination of practicality and aesthetics that the rounded shape of the corners gives it.
It is also convenient for those whose specific work constantly requires intensive manual work. Also, the “soft square” nail shape is suitable for almost every nail polish application technique.
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Soft square shaped nails
The “soft square” shape can compete with the classic square “scratches”; it is considered more advanced and much more feminine.
This design involves filing the edges almost square, but leaving the ends delicately rounded. Square and slightly rounded at the edges of the ends looks best in combination with rectangular hollows. The soft square plate has many advantages, including:
- prevents excessive fragility;
- visually makes hands more delicate, feminine and sensual;
- Suitable for fingers of any size and thickness;
- visually lengthens fingers, making them more neat;
- looks impressive at any length;
- gives you the opportunity to freely experiment with design and drawing.
Shape selection
Currently, fashionistas are trying a wide variety of nail edge treatments. These can be beveled asymmetrical nails, nail ends with holes, complex smooth lines and much more. However, the following three types remain the most popular:
- Square in its various modifications (classic, rounded, soft, etc.);
- Oval;
- Triangular or sharp tips.
Most often, when thinking about how to choose a nail shape, girls compare these three varieties. Of course, each has its pros and cons. Thus, a strict square is currently the most fashionable, while sharp and oval free edges can be considered classics.
Square plates are most suitable for those with long and thin fingers. They seem to abruptly break off the nail phalanx. Thus, the form is absolutely contraindicated for those whose fingers are not very graceful and whose palm is wide. However, if owners of such brushes are still tormented by the question of how to make rectangular-shaped nails that will fit, then they should be advised to choose the maximum length of the plate.
A soft square makes nails more resistant to mechanical stress; the shape is shown in the photo. That is, in essence it is the same square, but its corners are slightly filed and rounded. This treatment reduces the likelihood of cracks and breaks by almost half. At the same time, the visually rectangular outlines of the plates are preserved.
A rounded square can be called a more developed form of soft. The likelihood of cracks and delamination is even lower. The shape is suitable for those who have weak nails or those who perform work that can damage their manicure, for example, a lot of typing. A rounded square is a transitional shape between square and oval.
There are several opinions on how to properly make oval nail shapes. But most often it is recommended to make movements with a saw, similar to the movements of a pendulum. This form suits absolutely everyone; it is very resistant to mechanical damage. This manicure is the least likely to break, flake and crack. The coating of classic or delicate shades looks most organic on them.
Giving your nails a triangle shape is the choice of rather extravagant women. They are best suited for those with narrow, elongated hands with graceful fingers. But for those whom nature has not endowed with these qualities, it is better not to experiment with the form, since a sharp manicure will look ridiculous.
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Square oval nail shape
“Square oval” has recently become increasingly popular. Visually, this shape of the plate resembles something between an oval and a square, that is, the base tends to be a rectangle, but the edges are beveled and rounded, like an oval.
The “Square Oval” looks good with both short and fairly long manicure lengths. This shape visually makes the fingers longer and more graceful, and the hands more feminine and neat, for which it is highly valued among modern fashionistas. With a large length, almost any design can be successfully placed on a square oval.
The square oval shape gives nails not only beauty, but also strength and practicality. This type of filing is suitable even for those with fragile and easily broken nails, although in this case it is better to make the length shorter.
Who is not suitable for this form?
Among those who will not be able to wear such a uniform are people with very thin nail plates. If you do not strengthen such nails, the tips will definitely break off. The same applies to those who work with solvents, detergents, paper, soil and work without gloves. Drying your nails too much will cause them to become brittle, even if they are naturally thick. Round nail shapes are more suitable for them.
If the nails are trapezoidal, that is, they widen greatly towards the free edge, it will not be possible to choose a “soft square” nail shape for short natural nails.
If your nails are peeling and therefore lose their beautiful corners, it’s good to file down the ends right away; if your nails are broken, immediately get a manicure and shorten the length. Typically, creases form near the side ridges and run parallel to the free edge. This means that the nail cannot withstand the load. In this case, it needs to be shortened.
Almond shaped nails
The almond-shaped plate is considered the most elegant; few are lucky enough to have it naturally. But in most cases, it can be created by growing the edges to the desired length and filing them correctly. Almond-shaped ones have an elongated shape with slightly pointed ends and a semicircular hollow. But “almonds” can only be afforded by those who have very strong natural or gel-strengthened claws, otherwise they will often break.
Almond-shaped manicure suits everyone; they make the image more elegant, sophisticated and feminine. This shape is ideal for those with small hands and short fingers, because almond-shaped nails visually make the fingers thinner and elongated, as if they were an extension of them. Almond-shaped edges look most advantageous when they are long, when the free edge is not inferior in size to the nail plate.
Almond-shaped nails are ideal for a single-color manicure with a glossy or matte surface. They are an excellent base for a shading-style finish and for a discreet classic manicure in nude tones with small decorative elements like rhinestones or monograms.
How to make neat nail shapes
All nails must be the same length and shape
No matter how banal it may sound, many people forget about this rule. This option is classic. Of course, there are exceptions to any rule - some fashionistas make a bright accent on several fingers, giving them a unique shape or highlighting them with the help of length.
You need to make the nails on your index, middle and ring fingers exactly the same. On the little finger, the nail may be shorter, but not more than 2-3 millimeters. To prevent your nails from having different lengths, choose the nail with the shortest nail plate and file the rest, focusing on it.
Pay attention to the entire nail plate, not just the free edge
It is necessary to focus on the entire plate in order to accurately determine the length of the nail. If you make the same length of only the free edge on all nails, it will look extremely careless. Measure the length of the plate from the lowest point of the cuticle to the end of the free edge. First file only one nail, and then follow the pattern of the rest.
Have some free time
In order for the result to meet expectations, you need to take your time and have patience. Make sure your workplace is well lit and comfortable for you.
Beveled shape
Beveled edges are the most original and unusual. The bias edge is the latest modern trend, and not everyone can decide to do it. Such nails are longer on one side and shorter on the other, and the bevel is made almost straight, at an angle of 25-35 degrees.
To create a beveled effect, your claws must firstly be long, and secondly, very healthy and extremely strong, otherwise the result will not last long. It is best to use artificial or gel-strengthened plates as a basis; in this case, you can even insert some kind of decoration on the elongated end.
Beveled edges are a great choice for a bright and bold modern look, for a themed party or for a youthful getaway.
Cat claws are a popular and bold shape.
Cat's claws appeared a few years ago, and since then they have not lost their popularity. This option is characterized by a sharp narrowing of the free end towards the edge until a sharp corner is formed at the end. As the name implies, these nails are shaped very much like cat claws tapered to the end.
In order to make cat claws for yourself, you need to have strong and fairly hard nail plates, but it is best if they are extended or secured with acrylic.
They are presented very advantageously, boldly and a little daringly, so with this form you need to be careful not to look vulgar.
Foil for square nails
The next fashionable solution for 2021 will be a design with foil. It is allowed to use not only gold or silver, but also other colors.
More and more often, this kind of manicure can be seen on modern fashionistas.
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Of course, the advantages of foil in this case are obvious: it perfectly emphasizes the beauty of this shape, and can be a chic option for a festive manicure.
In order not to overdo it with the overall picture, you can decorate only individual nails.
Fashionable pointe shoe shape
Pointe nails are the latest in fashion. This form has become a trend; it has been heavily promoted recently at fashion shows, in magazines and in beauty salons. The second name is “ballerina,” which again comes from the shape of ballet dancers’ shoes, because the edges resemble pointe shoes. The base is most often quite wide and rounded, while towards the ends the nail plates taper, ending at a rectangular end.
“Pointe shoes” are suitable exclusively for those with healthy and very strong nails, or for those who are doing extensions or strengthening with gel or acrylic.
“Ballerinas” will look especially advantageous and fashionable in combination with gradient painting or a metallic surface. All pastel colors will also be a good choice for this form.
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Minimalism
There are also those girls who are tired of such manicure decorative elements as rhinestones/spangles and other conventional tinsel. How to be in this case?
One option would be to choose a minimalist style. These are laconic patterns, an unobtrusive palette, a single-color coating, tenderness and aesthetic beauty in one bottle.
“Soft square” manicure ideas are full of variety, so there really will be plenty to choose from.
The main motto of the minimalist style is modest naturalness and absolute unobtrusiveness.
If you want to move away from a flashy manicure and just try on a gentle image, then you should pay attention to a natural manicure.
Depending on the events happening in life, you can look different: bold and bright, modest and natural, airy and romantic, the versatility is amazing.
By choosing this style for yourself, you can be confident in your style and elegance. A minimalist look provides huge opportunities to play with the color palette.
As a rule, the following colors are perfect for this look:
- White;
- Black;
- Beige;
- Transparent.
This combination of colors and their shades allows you to create the most unique images that are sure to suit different celebrations.
Another advantage of this style is that it is not at all necessary to get a manicure in a beauty salon, because you can easily create it yourself and without leaving home. However, this is everyone's business.
