How to give wide nails a beautiful shape. Let's start processing. How to make the correct shape of nails: the choice of tools

The most important aspect A beautiful manicure is a well-chosen nail shape (in the form of a square, oval, circle, convex, flat, with sharp edges), which is created with a nail file. There are many options for the form, so you can easily choose the right one for yourself. Define your desires: do you want to emphasize the elegance of the brush, adjust the length of the fingers or intrigue others with your exotic nails?

Manicure Nail Forms

You can give the nail plate absolutely any shape, but the visual perception of the hand and hand changes dramatically. For example, for thick fingers and short nails, manicure masters do not recommend making a pointed shape, because this violates the general proportions of the brush. But the pointed design looks perfect on long and thin fingers. In the manicure industry, there are 4 main nail design options: round, pointed, square, oval.

Acute

This nail design is displayed in the photo and is intended for women who are not afraid to show others their audacity. Long nails with a triangular cut of the free edge are preferred by young, self-confident ladies. The sharp shape emphasizes the graceful hands, length and thinness of the fingers. The disadvantages include the creation process: for sharpness, a strong nail plate is needed, which is rare, so extensions are used.

Square

Classic variant marigold has the shape of a square and suitable for women any ages. Looks great French manicure on a square-shaped nail plate. The main advantage of the described manicure is that long nails are not required to create a square shape, but optimal length. The square visually expands the narrow nail plate. Natural and natural manicure for short and medium length was the main trend of 2014. The ban on the square are thick and short fingers, wide brushes.

soft square

Types of nails "square with rounded edges" is a variation of the basic shape. Unlike classic design square nails, there are no restrictions on this form: it looks perfect on fingers of any length, on a hand with a narrow brush or a wide one. A soft square is practical, suitable for any look. The process of creating a manicure is simple: the nail plate is shaped like a square, but the sharp edges are made smoother.

beveled square

Parker or beveled design requires skill: it is important to ensure that all nail plates have a uniform bevel and the same length. Otherwise, it will turn out inharmoniously. The beveled square refers to an extraordinary type of manicure, it looks unusual. The disadvantages of this design include the risk of damage to the nail plate: a manicure is done on long nails, sharp tips can snag or break even with acrylic, gel nails.

Oval

When choosing such a manicure, it should be noted that oval proportions visually lengthen the fingers, make the nail wider and longer, and resemble almonds with a rounded tip. Oval fit long or medium nails. Universal option: colored manicure with various patterns. To create a manicure, a special oval nail file is used. This nail form has no drawbacks: the nails do not break, and the manicure is very practical.

oval square

An excellent choice for short nails is to create square-oval proportions. First you need to make a square, and then round the free edge a little. When creating a manicure, the file must be moved in an arc. The oval-square version is suitable for rounded cuticles. Looks great in short version. There are no cons in the described manicure, as well as with a simple oval shaped nail.

round nail shape

The design is considered universal and you can easily create it yourself. Any shades are applied to round nails: from saturated bright colors to nude natural. The main advantage of the circle is the possibility of its creation on weak nails that grow poorly. The circle is the most non-traumatic shape and durable, this design is easy to care for. Suitable for large women with a wide nail plate, thumbs.

almond-shaped

The pointed shape or almond-shaped looks good on medium, long nails. In order not to violate the general proportions, the hand should be with a thin brush. Manicurists often do French manicure (French) and piercing on such nails. Unfortunately, almonds are not suitable for people who lead an active lifestyle, they are not very convenient in Everyday life.

Unusual Options

With exotic forms of fingertips, you need to be especially careful. Unusual design will look great on nails with a narrow, long nail bed. In 2019, the ballerina or “pointe shoes” nail shape is considered a favorite in fashion. To create it, you should move the file from the base to the free edge, slightly diagonally. File up the free edge, slightly round the corners. Options extravagant forms:

1. Fashion stilettos- very long, sharp - for girls who appreciate insolence, do not pay attention to practicality.
2. The tube or “pipe” is square-almond-shaped with parallel side faces, free edges are rounded at an angle of 45 degrees.
3. Edge - difficult to create, but very original in appearance: a clear edge runs along the center of the nail plate, dividing the surface into two even edges.
4. Bridget is a style that requires skill: 3 planes on the nail surface and two faces that converge at one point.
5. Lunar manicure- in the form of a crescent.

How to shape nails

The correct forms of extended nails and natural ones are created in salons or independently. To give nails well-groomed appearance, you need to purchase special tools for manicure. Everyone is familiar with a nail file and nail scissors, but masters who directly work in the manicure industry know about the router. A milling cutter or milling cutter is a power tool that facilitates the task of performing a pedicure, manicure and extension. Choosing tools is simple: you need to focus on the purpose of use:

Name manicure tool	Selection Guide
Frazier	only for manicure - rotation speed 2000 rpm, power up to 30 W; for pedicure, manicure, extensions - power up to 60 W, speed 35,000 rpm; For professional use– power up to 100 W, speed 45000 rpm.
Nail scissors	steel (it is better to take alloyed); ease of use; blade sharpness.
nail file	Look at the indicated numbers indicating the degree of abrasiveness: 100/180 grit - at artificial nails; 240/280 grit - for natural, file for grinding - 280/320 grit; gloss polisher - 900/1200 grit.

Round nails can be attributed to natural, and it doesn’t matter if they are long or short. Today, more and more women prefer the natural forms of the nail plate. In addition, many choose round nails also because the conditions in which women work often do not provide for sharp corners on the nail plates (for example, a doctor or kindergarten teacher).

Round nail - ideal for short plates

Very often, the fair sex has problems with the structure of the nails: they are brittle, brittle, constantly delaminate. In this case, many prefer to do a short manicure and a round shape of the nails. This can be done even at home, and without skills or abilities. An original manicure is perfect for those girls who have:

• form nail bed triangular;
• hands are naturally large;
• the girl has too short and thick fingers.

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How to make round nails

Round form nails are done for both long and short plates. In order to make the design original and cute, you only need a file. Before doing a manicure, it is necessary to process the cuticle, thereby giving a more feminine and well-groomed look. All plates must be the same length (when choosing it, you need to focus on the shortest one). It is very important to properly file, the structure, the presence of burrs and hooks depend on this. It is necessary to file from the sides of the plate to the center in one direction, gradually giving the necessary shape. Too much pressure on the file can not be, this can lead to injury or loss of shape due to asymmetry.

Be sure to remove the remnants of the skin with the help of the same nail file at the end of the process of giving the necessary shape.

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Every woman strives to always and everywhere look perfect. From what her appearance depends on her confidence in behavior, attractiveness, mood. Everything is important for women - style of clothing, jewelry, hairstyle, makeup, and especially beautiful manicure, the basis of which is a neat, properly selected shape of the nails. A professional manicure master can easily and quickly choose the right nail design. However, if you take into account some tips, it is possible to do a manicure at home, while saving time and money.

Classification of fingernail shapes

There are no two people with exactly the same nail shape. Every person needs individual approach in choosing the design of the nail plate, which is based not only on personal tastes, preferences, fashion trends, but depends on the structural features of the fingers, the entire hand, lifestyle, thickness, condition of the nails, general style. There are many variations of manicure design, simple and complex, for example, in fashion are the novelties of summer 2015: EDGE, bridget, parker. Consider the basic forms of marigolds.

Square

Square-shaped nails are suitable for owners of long, thin fingers, they are able to visually shorten their length. This design is extremely popular as it is the easiest to make, it is recommended for most women, and it is also suitable for men. The rectangular shape looks great on nails of any length - medium, short, long, suitable for everyday manicure, however, the sharp tips of the nails often cling to everything and can break.

Round

Girls with big hands, wide palms and large fingers, rounded nail design is ideal. At the same time, the surface of the nail retains strength, resistance to chips, hooks for fabric and clothing decor. The design is ideal for short (maximum 3mm), weak, brittle nails. Rounded design is chosen by active, mobile women, mothers of small children, health workers, musicians, nannies and kindergarten teachers.

oval

Oval manicure is universal, it suits most women, and therefore very popular. Marigolds are strong, rounded, have smoothed corners, sharp lines, because of which they look advantageous in any image. The oval design emphasizes the fragility and tenderness of girlish fingers. This shape looks great on medium and long nails. There are several shapes of oval plates:

• With straight sides.
• Classic.
• Square.

soft square

Another choice for brittle nails is the form soft square, which is a rectangle with softened rounded edges. Thanks to the roundness, the nails will not cling to clothes. The ideal manicure for this form is French classic. A soft square suits all women, except for owners of short fingers.

almond-shaped

Almond decoration has round shape with a tapered tip, which appearance reminiscent of an almond. Almond nails look very similar to natural ones, they give hands and fingers a sophisticated, feminine look. But this form is very fragile, so it is recommended to do it on artificial tips or strengthen natural nail plates with gel or acrylic.

Stylet

This shape is an incredibly long and sharp triangles that will suit bold, extravagant girls. The stiletto visually lengthens the fingers, therefore it is recommended for girls with fingers middle length and small hands. This form has several varieties:

• faceted. It has several facets extended with a gel.
• Gothic. narrow triangular shape with rounded edges.
• Pick. Thin and strongly narrowed to the tip of the nail form.

PIPE

The unique, peculiar nail design of the pipe combines almond and square shapes. It is possible to grow such nails only from artificial materials, but they are strong, comfortable, practical, beautiful. Outwardly, the plate resembles a half of a tube, due to which the fingers visually appear longer. One of the most important advantages of this form is that it suits both young high school students and mature ladies.

Features of filing nails at home

Before proceeding with the procedure for filing nails, remember some rules:

• Sawing is carried out on a dry surface.
• Align the length to the shortest.
• Manicure is done in good light. The smallest details can be viewed through a magnifying glass.
• Before you begin to outline the outline, visualize the desired shape.

• There should be no more than 10 sawing movements in one direction.
• All manicure tools must be High Quality.
• To avoid delamination and nicks, filing is carried out slowly, slightly in an inclined state, in one direction (from the edge to the center).
• It is allowed to file nails that have grown from the nail bed by 2-3 millimeters.
• Hands, fingers should be periodically lubricated with wax so that there is no roughness.

Preparation for the procedure

Before you start decorating your nails, prepare everything necessary tools:

1. Nail scissors. They are used to adjust the shape and shorten the nails to the required length.
2. Tweezers. Used to eliminate cuticles and hangnails.
3. Files. Helps to correct the shape and length of the nails. There are such types:

• Disposable with a paper base, coated with graphite on top.
• Metal. They are used for healthy, not damaged nail plates.
• Plastic. Suitable for natural nails.
• Glass. Used for filing thin, weak surfaces that have been gnawed.
• Ceramic.

According to the graininess of the nail files are:

• Rough, for cutting artificial material(gel, acrylic).
• Medium, forms the length of the plate.
• Soft - for final processing.
• Very soft - for polishing.

Also for the procedure we need:

1. Wooden sticks. With their help, dirt is removed under the nails and the cuticles are shifted.
2. Nail brush. It cleanses the skin of the hands and the nail plate from impurities, softens rough skin.
3. Nail polish remover. Removes old varnish, degreases the plate before painting.
4. Cuticle softener. Special cream or a liquid that softens the skin of the cuticle and slows its growth further.
5. Corrective pencil white color. Colors the tips of the nails from the inside.

How to give a beautiful shape to nails: step by step instructions

Regardless of what shape of nails you will create, you first need to prepare the nail plate:

• Remove the old varnish and degrease the surface of the nail plate with a nail polish remover.
• Treat and trim cuticles and hardened nail tissue.
• Treat your hands and nails with a disinfectant.

Let's start creating square nails:

• Cut the nail with pedicure nippers in a straight line to desired length.
• File the nail. To do this, visually draw a line in the middle of the nail plate from its base to the free edge. Processing with a nail file must be carried out strictly perpendicular to this line.
• The tip of the nail after filing should be perfectly even. To check, attach a nail file to it. It is necessary that the corners of the nail are on the same line.
• On the sides, lightly process the nail: file parallel to our virtual line.
• If you want to get a "soft square", slightly round the corners with a nail file.
• For smoothness, polish the surface of the nail plate with a special nail file.
• After completing the procedure, clean your hands and nails from dust, treat with a nourishing cream.

Step by step guide to creating round and oval nail shapes.

Beautiful well-groomed nails are the dream of any woman. However, not everyone has the opportunity to regularly visit a beauty salon and use the services of a manicurist. Therefore, you need to know how to care for your nails at home so that they are even and have nice shape. The main thing is not to injure the nail plate with improper care.

Nail care in the salon and at home

High-quality care for the nail plates is as follows:

Nail shape

• The use of strengthening and nourishing creams in order to prevent delamination;
• Careful cuticle care;
• Giving a beautiful shape;
• Coating with colorless, matte or glossy varnish.

These activities can be performed both at home and in a beauty salon. The main advantage of do-it-yourself home care is that you do not need to leave your home and pay expensive procedures. However, in a beauty salon, the master uses professional tools. If you use these tools at home without sufficient experience, it is very easy to cause injury or infection under the skin. Therefore, according to statistics, 2/3 of women prefer not to save on professional procedures.

For your information. If you wish, you can invite the master to the house, but before that it is advisable to make sure that he has everything required licenses and certificates for carrying out manipulations.

To take care of yourself at home, you will need sharply sharpened nail scissors, a cuticle stick and a file. A nail file is best taken ceramic or abrasive. glass files short-lived, metal - you can easily cause injury.

Nail design, or nail design, consists of the following steps:

• The nail plate is carefully filed from all sides in order to give one form or another;
• The base is applied - a colorless coating. The base is needed so that the next layer of varnish lies smoothly and evenly on it;
• Next, the base is covered with colored varnish. It can be matte, glossy or glittery;
• If desired, additional colors are applied to the colored varnish. decorative elements, such as rhinestones or special stickers. However, this step is optional. The decor is used only for a festive or model manicure. The same goes for extensions on tips. This should be done not at home, but in the cabin.

In beauty salons for colored varnish, after it complete drying, the final coating is applied - top. Top is a colorless, completely transparent liquid. It is applied so that the colored varnish lasts longer. Professional manicure, consisting of several layers, dried under a special ultraviolet lamp. At home, such equipment is rarely used.

For your information. Before proceeding with the design of the nail plates, you should completely remove the layer of old varnish.

Previously, liquids containing acetone were used for this. However, experts say that acetone has an extremely Negative influence on the condition of the nails. In addition, this toxic substance often causes allergic reactions. Therefore, currently on sale you can always find nail polish remover that does not contain acetone. Such preparations have a mild effect, without causing irritation and drying of the cuticle.

Before you make the shape of nails at home, you need to decide on it. Individual women have different options.

Beautiful nails at home

Every year the fashion for one form or another changes.

Women should know how to make beautiful nail shape without a salon at home. Professional manicurists usually give the nails the following shape:

• square;
• rounded;
• pointed;
• Oval. Oval - the most common option.

For your information. Every year the fashion for one form or another changes. For everyday manicure, oval and rounded shapes seem to be the most convenient. Square and pointed nail plates are not for everyone, most often this shape can be created in a model manicure. They go well with gel polish.

acute form

In order to achieve the perfect sharp shape, you must use the following step-by-step algorithm:

• Trim the nail a little on both sides, without affecting the center;
• Carefully file the nail plate along the entire length so that there are no bumps and notches;
• Visually outline the middle of the nail;
• Start filing from the left edge to the middle;
• Then, in the same way, file from the right edge, heading towards the center. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that symmetry is observed.

If everything was done correctly, you should get a beautiful pointed shape, a bit like a cat's claw.

Important! The center should not be too thin and sharp, otherwise the nail will break quickly. Such a manicure is best created for a holiday, because when doing household chores, the shape of the nail plate may change.

Round form

It is much easier to give the correct round shape. To do this, follow the simplified step-by-step instructions:

• Make the plate short and round with scissors;
• Carefully file the nail along the entire length, performing smooth circular motions saw blade in one direction;
• If the center looks too pointed, this sharpness should be smoothed out with a file and scissors;
• In order for the semicircle to look symmetrical, at the end of the work you need to slightly file the plate on the right, and then on the left side.

The round shape is perfect for everyday manicure.

Experienced masters of manicure and nail design recommend for beginners:

File your nails daily

• Nails should be filed daily. It will not take much time, but it will be much easier to maintain a beautiful shape;
• Sometimes you need to give the nail plates a rest from colored varnish;
• In no case should you cut the cuticle with scissors, so you can easily infect the infection. To push back the cuticles, there are thin wooden sticks;
• If the nail suddenly breaks, you need to immediately make a correction, without postponing for later. If correction is delayed, the crack will rapidly increase in size.

In order for the nails to always look healthy and strong, it should be included in the daily diet. vitamin complexes containing calcium. It is good to lubricate the cuticle with almond or tea tree oil.

For your information. Experts say that bright colored polish, especially gel polish, looks good only on healthy, strong, well-shaped nails.

Therefore, before thinking about nail design, it is necessary to strengthen the nail plates. Then even the simplest and most unpretentious manicure of natural soft colors will look very impressive.

Every girl dreams of perfect manicure. But sometimes the result is disappointing. And the color of the varnish is suitable, and the manicure is impeccable, but something does not please general picture. The reason for this may be the wrong shape of the nails. The final result largely depends on it. Let's figure out how to find your shape, as well as how to make it yourself.

Shape selection

Previously, manicure masters distinguished only four main forms. They were: square, triangle, oval and circle. Today, the choice is much wider. Yes, some of them are very similar to each other, but still have the right to an independent name and existence. The choice of form depends on many factors. If you are in doubt about which shape will suit you perfectly, look at the base of the nail. What is the shape of the cuticle? It can be oval, square, and even triangular. If you repeat its outlines on the free edge, then the nails will look very organic.

You are very lucky if the cuticle has oval shape. There are practically no restrictions on the choice. But do not forget about other features (fullness and length of the fingers). If the base is represented as a square, then your ideal shape would be a square and a slightly rounded shape (soft square). Well, for owners of a triangular cuticle line, pointed shapes (almonds, stylet) should be chosen. in a good way to determine whether the chosen form suits you, a special form or tips can serve. Ask the master to simply attach it to the nail bed. This way you will be convinced that you made the right choice.

In addition to the criteria above, experienced master takes into account the following nuances:

• whether the manicure is performed on natural nails, whether shellac is used for coating, or whether the nails will be extended;
• individual features of the structure of the hand and fingers are taken into account (whether they are naturally long and thin and puffy and short);
• client's wishes;
• conformity of the chosen form to the latest fashion trends.

Round nails suitable for owners short nail plate. If you try to repeat it on long nails, you may experience a feeling of roughness and heaviness. For those with thin long fingers and oblong marigolds, you should not choose the shape of a stylet or other long, sharp option. This will visually lengthen the fingers, and they will look like "spider legs". The same long and pointed at the end. The shape of a soft or regular square will look harmonious.

Sharp forms stylet or blade type will perfectly complement the image of ladies with thin fingers, but having an average length of the nail. In this case, visual lengthening will only benefit. Among other forms, you can also safely try on pike and almonds (the length should be more than average). Consider when choosing a specific form and the scope of your own employment. Since most professions modern world requires work with a computer, then you should take care of the convenience of using a manicure.

The ideal option is the shape of a soft square and an oval. Shapes that are too pointed will slip off the keys or break off as a result of constant impact on the keys. The classical square will also be unreliable, since sharp corners will cling and break off faster.

current form almond looks perfect on a medium-length nail plate. In this case, the value of the free edge should be greater than the average. On short nails, a narrowed and pointed shape will look ridiculous.

As for the unusual beveled shape (when the free edge has a pronounced slope in one direction), it can be embodied on extended nails. This option is quite vulnerable, so the nails must be very strong. The exoticism of this variant of manicure also requires a certain courage from its owner. She is chosen by bright natures, as well as imposing and extravagant ladies. In addition to these basic rules and criteria, do not forget about the personal preferences of the client. Choice in this case will be determined by temperament, personal preferences and your own idea of ​​\u200b\u200bbeauty.

Required Tools

For quality manicure needed good tool. True masters of their craft know this and never save on it. Let's try to list the main items that you will need.

• Forceps. They are used to remove cuticles as well as other growths on the skin. This tool must be well sharpened in order to carefully cut off the stratum corneum, and not tear it off.
• Scissors for manicure. Many mistakenly use them to trim the free edge. But this is a rather delicate tool that will quickly deteriorate (blunt) when working with rough materials (nail). They are needed to remove the cuticle along the growth line.

• Nail file. Ideally, you should have 3 nail files with varying degrees of hardness. The roughest is used for extended nails. Softer for natural. They not only give the final shape, but also level the nail plate. The choice of material of manufacture depends on individual characteristics and preferences. Files can be ceramic, glass or metal.
• Wooden stick. It is needed not only to remove dirt from under the nails, but also for the cuticle. Especially important role she plays if you do unedged manicure. Then, with its help, the cuticle not only sets the shape, but also pushes it to the desired distance.
• Brush or large brush. With its help, you can easily remove the dust formed as a result of sawdust from your hands and nails. Professionals have a special fan that sucks up even the smallest particles, while at home you will have to be content with an ordinary dusting cloth.

• Cuticle cream. All more masters refuses to steam hands in the bath before starting a manicure. To make the cuticle soft and supple, they prefer to apply a special cream on it.
• Buff. It will be needed at the final stage of nail preparation. With it, you can easily polish your nails and make them even and smooth.

These are the main tools. But for masters, this list can be supplemented by such specialized devices as a grinder, desk lamp, fan-vacuum cleaner, devices for sterilizing instruments, UV lamp, various brushes and trimmers, tweezers, pushers and more.

Preparation for the procedure

First of all, you need to prepare the nails, and only then give them the desired shape. To do this, it is enough to make a manicure in the usual way for you. If available special tool then do hardware manicure, otherwise you can do a classic edged manicure.

Prepare all the necessary tools that will be needed during the procedure. This will save you from the fuss and searches the desired file or tweezers in the process. Proceed to manicure only if you are sure that you have required amount time. A hastily done manicure (or not finished at all) will look untidy and will quickly become unusable. Another important point that we have already mentioned is good lighting. If out of stock special lamp, then carry out the procedure in daylight near a window.

Basic rules for creating a form

As we have already found out above, the choice of the shape of the free edge largely depends on the natural design of the nail plate and the individual characteristics of the structure of the brush. But a skilled craftsman is able to transform even the most ordinary-looking nails and give them perfect shape. At the same time, natural imperfections can be compensated or hidden by strengthening the nail with a gel or design.

But there are also unshakable rules that you should follow if you want to create a beautiful and neat manicure at home. The main thing is to act step by step and not skip the creation stages. After all, if you, for example, skip the degreasing step, then decorative coating will not hold well, and the manicure will soon become worthless.

So, here are the basic postulates that masters use when creating a manicure.

• Manicure will look organic if all the nails have the same shape. Today you can meet fashionistas who specifically focus on one or two nails, giving them a different form of free edge from others. But this is more the exception than the rule. This choice is supported by a certain design.
• Same length. Often you can come across a situation where a girl has broken one of the already regrown nails, but does not want to equate everything to him. She ends up keeping it short and the rest long. This will not add beauty and sophistication, on the contrary, it will look ridiculous. There are only two ways here: either cut the rest of the nails to a minimum length, or build up a broken nail. Only in this way will your manicure be aesthetic. Do not think that the length of the nails is the main indicator of beauty.

• Determine the length of the nail correctly. Each nail has its own size, so it is wrong to focus only on the length of the free edge. After all, if you make the same length of the free edge for the middle finger and little finger, then in the end they will look different. Measure the length from the bottom of the cuticle to the tip of the nail (including the free edge).
• To determine the correct shape and length, use one finger as a reference. This will be the one, the length of the nail bed, on which there are more than others. Only the little finger can be 3-4 mm smaller than the others ( thumb either equal to or greater than 1 mm). Nameless, index and middle simply must be of equal length so that the manicure looks organic.
• Another rule is the focus on the end result. Your head should have a clear picture of what shape the nails will end up with. This will help guide the sawdust in the right direction.

• Take your time. This is important not only so that you do not miss important points and did not miss the flaws, but also for the nail itself. If you carry out sawdust very intensively, you can damage the nail plate. As a result, it will begin to exfoliate.
• Provide yourself with good lighting. An ideal option would be a table lamp that can be directed in the right direction and at the right angle. These are used in beauty salons. It is important for the master to see every nail and its smallest details.

Technique

Nail artists shape nails with a nail file. Its abrasiveness depends on whether the manicure is performed on natural or extended nails. As for the technique of execution, each form has its own technique. Moreover, even the same shape can be cut different masters according to your own script. We will analyze the main types of forms and the technology for their creation.

Round

One of the most natural and concise forms. If you do everything right, then the shape of the free edge will follow the shape of the finger. This shape looks perfect on short nails. File all nails to the same length at a right angle. You will get the right square. It is from this shape that it is easiest to create a circle with perfect length and tilt. Now, moving from the center to the sides, start filing sharp corners along the edges.

Make sure that the rounding does not turn into a narrowing of the nail. Moving from finger to finger, compare the results and adjust as necessary.

Square and soft square

If the nails are different length, then first you need to level them. It can also be difficult if you had a pointed shape before. Sawn edges will not allow you to create the correct square. Here you can advise either to choose the minimum length, or to give preference to a soft square with rounded edges. The sawdust is made at a right angle. The edges must have a clear parallel to each other, that is, not even the slightest slope to one side or the other is allowed. All this will be visible.

For rectangular shape corners can be left quite sharp. This is especially true for long nails. If you prefer a medium or small length, then it is better to make a soft square. To do this, just cut off sharp corners a little, keeping a straight line on the main cut.

Almond

Oddly enough, but this shape is also cut out of a square. Proceed as described above. the main task at this stage - cut out the correct square. Next, start filing the nail at a slight angle. At the end you have a rather sharp tip. Its shape is adjusted to last step rounded to the desired size. You can start creating almond shapes without resorting to an intermediate square shape, but it's much more difficult. After all, you will need to adjust both the length and the slope, and clearly adhere to the center line so that there is no skew to one side.

Stiletto (pointed nails)

Sharp nails, which are often called “cat nails”, require a rather impressive length of the free edge. To create such an exquisite form on short nails does not make sense (and it is impossible). The basic rule for shaping a stylet to a nail will be correct definition the central highest point of the nail. When you have filed all your nails to the desired length, you can begin to create a pointed shape. To do this, you need to move from the middle to the edges. Take your time, otherwise you risk cutting off too much. As a result, you should get a shape with narrowed edges, going into a sharp tip. The smoother the transition from the smile line to the edge, the more organic the manicure will look.