Before choosing a shape, carefully look at the nails and check whether they are the same length. Do not feel sorry for your long nails, if at least one of them is broken, practically, "under the root". You have to cut everything, since nails of different length will not look aesthetically pleasing. The minimum free edge length is 1 mm. The specialists have one golden rule: it is better to have short nails of the same length than long nails of different lengths.
Nature has endowed the nails of people with various forms. Specialists in manicure distinguish 16 such forms of nails.
The form that is given to the nail in the process of manicure depends on various factors: taste, fashion, profession, sex, the shape of the fingers and hands, and so on.
There are 5 main forms: square, rounded square, round, oval and pointed nails. It is better, all while choosing the shape of the nails, guided by the location of the cuticle: the ideal option is when the tips of the nails mirror the cuticle.
At a square nail (if you have chosen such form) the free edge is filed in a straight line and has no rounding. Its length can be any. Everything depends on your desire.
Rounded nail short in length. It should only protrude slightly from the tip of the finger. The free edge is filed on all sides in the form of a crescent moon. This form is very convenient, since it virtually eliminates nail injury. This form is chosen by medical workers, musicians, educators in children's institutions, cooks, confectioners, etc.
The oval shape is considered ideal. However, it is suitable only for women with very beautiful and graceful hands. Such nails can be safely covered with a varnish of any color.
For a thin and delicate hand, the sharpest form of nails is best. For this, the nails are filed so that a rounded corner forms in the center of the free edge. This again emphasizes the fragility and tenderness of a woman's hand.
Very impressive look long square nails with rounded tips. This is a manicure for courageous and determined. However, we should not forget that the shape of the nails should be approached to the shape of the fingers.
Probably, you already understood that for men the rounded or square form of nails is the best. Long nails on the man's hand in the modern world are not welcome. The length of the free edge should not be more than 1 - 2 mm.
The choice of shape is also better done in accordance with the shape of the cuticle.
People engaged in manual work, it is better to leave short nails to avoid their injury. It is not recommended to grow long nails and young mothers, as it is possible to carelessly injure the baby. Long nails can be very inconvenient for musicians. Children's manicure does not accept long nails.
When nailing the desired shape, remember that the nail file should not be too rough, otherwise processing can lead to their delamination and cracking. It is best to cut off unnecessary areas with manicure scissors, and polish the ends with medium and soft nail files.
Before making a decision, you should first submit your future nails on your hand. You can even cut out the necessary form of paper and put it to your finger. As they say, measure seven times - one cut. If you are completely confident in your decision, you can safely proceed to "operation" over the nail. By the way, the nail itself is dead, so you do not feel pain either, because the nail plate is devoid of blood vessels and nerve endings.
You should be careful with experiments such as giving nails a variety of exotic forms and colorings of nails. Only women with very beautiful, ideal hands can afford this. Even the most unusual and beautiful manicure can disfigure your hand. Do not pursue fashion, if it threatens the health of your nails or does not suit you at all.
Only dry nails, not oiled with cream, can be sawed.
And a few more tips.
Rectangular shape of the nails visually shortens the fingers. Therefore, it is not recommended for short fingers.
For flat, oval nails, absolutely any shape fits, oval, convex nails - a rectangular shape.
The correct shape of the nail should visually lengthen the fingers.