7. Round Nails
The round nails shape is a
timeless classic. Just like
square nails, it’s completely
straight with the ends
curved instead of squared.
8. Squoval Nails
Imagine merging square and
oval nails, squoval nails would
be the result! This means that
the nails begin its growth as a
square shape, only for the tip to
be filed down into a gentle
oval shape.
9. Pointed Nails
While the stiletto has a
gradual sharp tip, this
nail shape resembles a
triangle with a seriously
pointy tip.
10. Stilettos are not only high heels; they are
also nail shapes! To achieve this shape,
file the nail to a sharp end, much more
extreme than the almond shape. There’s also
stiletto’s younger sister – the square
stiletto shape, which means that instead of
a super sharp tip, you’ll end with a square
tip.
11. Square Nails
This shape is straight with sharp
square corners. No flaring, no
narrowing –
just a straight shape. These are
popular short, but also can be worn
long.
12. Oval Nails
This shape is filed from the sides and
the tips, creating a lovely oval shape.
This is the go-to shape to make fingers
look slimmer.
14. The first step is to look at the nail shape you naturally
have and your fingers. If your fingers are delicate and
slim, rounder shapes will work better. If your fingers are
on the wider side, overly rounded shapes such as
almond or a sharp stiletto may not look as natural, but a
squared oval shape or squoval may take your manicure
to the next level!
15. The best nail shape for your
fingers: a handy guide to hands
16.
17. Hi-Five hands: long palm, short fingers
Best nail shape: Oval. This shape will help
make your fingers appear longer and more
slender to balance out the length of your
palm. File the sides of your nails straight
and gently taper the free edge into a
semicircle.
18. Grounded hands: wide palm, short fingers
Best nail shape: Almond and Oval. These
tapered shapes elongate shorter or
wider fingers. We recommend that you
opt for rounded shapes in general,
especially if you have a wide nail bed.
19. Piano hands: wide palm, long fingers
Best nail shape: Coffin (or Ballerina). This
edgy shape is enhanced by long fingers and
balanced by a square palm. They do require
some sturdy nails and regular TLC to avoid
breakages
20. Generous hands: long palm, long fingers
Best nail shape: Square, lucky you. You
can get away with wearing this blunt look
at any length. And they are one of the
more practical, low-maintenance shapes
to wear to work.
21. How to Shape Nails Step by Step
First off, let’s start right at the very beginning. You
need to wash your hands and ensure they are clean before
you file your nails. By doing this you will remove any film
or oil that could disrupt your filing, or cause jagged
edges or unequal sides. It goes without saying that you
then need to ensure your hands are competently dry;
remember liquid has a dehydrating effect and can
cause your nails to break whilst you file.
23. There are three rules in the filing: first,
never file nails in a back-and-forth motion
because this may damage nails. The second
rule is to always make sure nails are
completely dry before filing. Wet nails are
more susceptible to damage. Lastly, make
sure that the nail tip has grown ¼” before
filing. Filing on a very short nail edge can
weaken the nail. The following are the steps in
filing the nail different shapes:
24. Square Nails
Great shape for longer nails
and the most likely you will
see on other women.
Its functional and shouldn’t
break too easily.
25. Square Nails
To create beautiful square
nails:
1. Trim your nails to your
desired length (if required).
2. File each nail straight in one
direction across your entire
nail.
3. To complete the square file
gently around the edges and
tidy up and outlying nail.
27. Oval Nails
For Oval Shape:
1. You will want to file your nails
into the shape of an egg.
2. To do this grasp the nail file at
an angle and work your way
along until you have covered the
entire circumference of your
nail.
Next onto our favorite nail shape
and the reason behind the site, is the
almond nail, these make your fingers
look slimmer.
28. To shape almond nails
1. Make a mark of a small circle in
the middle point of your nail-you
will need to file toward that mark.
2. At an angle, file just off the
center of your nail and be sure to
leave a flat tip to round out.
3. Once you’ve created an angled look
by filing each side, file any rough
edges to shape the nail into the
almond
