An hour at the nail
salon is a cheap and easy way to pamper yourself. Like your hair or your
clothes, nails are a way to express your personal style. They're also a fun way
to experiment with fashion without a huge commitment.
Trends in nails are
largely dictated by what we see on the runways and what popular celebrities are
doing. Some of today's trends are a fresh, new look while some pay homage to
classic styles of the mid-20th century. Whether your nails are an extension of
your outfit, or simply a handy means to extracting a splinter, here are five
different nail shapes to consider for your next manicure.
Oval Shape
The perfect oval
shape is more tapered than the straight with an oval tip and thus is slightly
weaker, making it only suitable for nails that are thicker and sturdier. If you
have a wide nail bed, it also adds a delicate touch to your nails.
Almond Shape
The almond shape is
somewhere in between the pointed shape and the oval shape. It’s fairly fragile
and harder to maintain as it begins to taper at the tip of the finger up to the
point and if it is damaged between visits, a bit of length has to be filed off
to reshape leaving an uneven set.
Round Shape
Some girls love
this nail shape while some think it’s outdated… I, personally, wouldn’t style
my nails like this but I have to admit that this shape has its benefits. Like
durability, for example. You see, smooth, rounded tip is not easy to chip or tear
so round nails would be ideal for the ones who have weak nails and like to keep
them short.
Square Shape
Extremely square
nails are very popular these days – add French manicure to them, and you’ll
have an ideal nails style to fit every occasion. This shape actually draws
attention to the hands so I’d say it looks best on medium and long nails. Be
careful with this shape, though, as you could easily chip the edges even if you
have your nails styled with UV gel or acrylic. I’m actually quite an expert on
that! Chipping edges, I mean…
Square Oval Shape
The square oval,
also known as the squoval, is a softer take on the square nail and it has
remained popular because it looks good on most fingers. It's less prone to
catching on clothing and seems to weather wear and tear a little better than
severely squared nails. This feminine style works great on long and short
nails, but is most flattering on longer fingers with narrow nails. It's also a
great palette for nail art and jewelry.
Pointed Shape
Pointed These are
tapered from the edges to a sharp point at the center, which is the weakest
nail shape, which is exasperated as it snags on clothing and once it is damaged
the majority of the nail must be filed down to regain the shape
Try these shapes and give trendy looks to your nails....
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