Are you going to do a manicure but you are still hesitating about the shape of nails to choose? In this blog, your expert nail supplier Maryton will give you our guide to the different shapes of nails.

The different shapes of nails

Almond nails

The almond shape is ideal for long nails, hard and healthy nails, and long and thin fingers. To obtain it, we file the sides until the nail forms a point, then we file the tip to round it and obtain an almond shape.

Pointed stiletto nails

Pointed nails or stiletto nails is reserved for long, hard and healthy nails. It can be adopted to lengthen short and thick fingers by optical illusion, it is obtained by filing both sides of the nails so that the end is pointed.

Square nails

To obtain it, the filing of the nails is done very straight on the upper part of the nail, without touching the sides. This will result in a square nail with clear right angles.

Rounded square nails

The rounded square nail shape is a classic shape, which goes to everyone. We will, as for square nails, file the top of the very straight nail. We will then slightly round the edges to round off the square.

Rounded or oval nails

The rounded nail shape is a natural shape. This shape of nails is obtained by filing the nail evenly while forming a semicircle. It is compatible with fragile nails, which it will strengthen.

Edge or ballerina nails

The edge or ballerina nail shape is one of the most original shapes. To obtain it, we will first file the sides, as to make a pointed or stiletto nail, then we will file the upper part of the nail as to make a square nail.

We hope you liked this article and that it will inspire you for future. In addition to these, I advise you to invest in a complete manicure set! To help you in your choice, I invite you to visit our website.

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