The correctly selected shape of the nails determines not only how the fingers look (long and thin or short and full), but also how the manicure is perceived as a whole. InStyle has compiled a cheat sheet that will help you decide on the form you need.
Coming to a manicure, not every girl thinks about what shape of nails is right for her hands; she chooses the one that visually likes more and the choice is not always optimal. Or he trusts the choice of a master who can work on an automatic machine and file nails equally for all clients, saying that this is their shape for 100%. And seemingly short rounded nails can look luxurious, but for some reason, they are not suitable for some, they only create a dubious impression of the whole manicure. To prevent this from happening, we tell you what forms of nails are, who they suit, and with what shade of varnish they look cool.
The round shape of nails:
Most often, the round shape is worn by those who like very short nails, and they do it right. In addition to the fact that such a manicure looks incredibly neat, short round nails visually lengthen the fingers and narrow the nail plate.
Suitable for: owners of short, thin fingers and a wide nail plate.
Which varnish to choose: any, but you should still refuse to design your nails.
Oval nails:
One of the most feminine forms of nails is considered to be oval. In addition, it instantly lengthens the fingers, and this happens because on the sides the nail is slightly filed (the nail plate is artificially narrowed) and its tip extends beyond the edge of the finger.
Which varnish to choose: nude, neon, with a metallic sheen and, of course, red.
Square shape nails:
Owners of long nails can afford it since its distinctive feature is a perfectly flat edge and 90-degree angles. This form is adored by many celebrities, including Gwen Stefani and Billie Eilish.
Suitable for: those with narrow nail plates and thin long fingers.
Which varnish to choose: all variants of dark and bright varnishes.
Soft square:
This is the same square, only with slightly rounded edges. This is one of the most popular forms, in many respects, its relevance is associated with its versatility. And, by the way, this is the ideal form for building, as it looks as natural as possible.
Suitable for: everyone, but it will look especially good on short, full fingers.
Which varnish to choose: light, pastel colors, ideally combined with a jacket and moon manicure.
Almond shape:
The almond shape differs from the oval shape in that the tip of the elongated nail is slightly sharpened. It looks good on medium-length nails with a small free edge. Plus, this shape creates an optical illusion: it seems that the fingers are thinner and longer than they are.
Suitable for: girls with a narrow nail plate, as well as those with short plump fingers.
Ballerina nail shape:
This shape resembles ballerina's pointe shoes: the nail tapers at the sides, from base to tip, the edges are straight or slightly rounded. Kylie Jenner introduced the fashion for this form a few years ago, who practically does not cheat on her. "Ballerina" is also often used when building, as it looks beautiful on long nails and the nail master can show imagination in the coating.
Suitable for: owners of narrow nails.
Stilettos:
Stilettos are very long, pointed nails that resemble a cat's claws. It is very difficult to grow your nails to such a length that they are still strong and do not break, this option is more suitable for those who love extension. And remember that with stilettos you will draw thousands of times more attention to yourself - get ready for this. Another plus of this shape is that it visually lengthens the nails and fingers.
Suitable for: those with naturally short and round nails.
Which varnish to choose: pastel, if you want to slightly lower the degree of manicure, but in general any that you want.
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