It’s that time of the year again- summer is over, and it’s back-to-school season. With homework and new clothes, there are a lot of things on your list of “to do.” But we know the one thing you really want to get done first: getting a manicure! If you don’t have time for a trip to the salon, we’ve got all kinds of great ideas for how to take care of your nails at home.
Manicure Shapes
The shape of a manicure that you choose is usually based on the occasion. You may choose to wear a manicure with a sparkly nail polish and nail art for an event or an everyday color for school. A French manicure or natural nails are good for when you are in school or at work, but you could wear the hottest coffin nails if you’re getting ready for a big party. One of the most popular shapes is square nails, which help to prevent your nails from growing into your skin when they grow too long.
Round-Shaped Nails
You may choose to wear a manicure that is round-shaped if you want your nails to look longer and fuller. This is great for people who have naturally thin nails. It also helps with nail breakage which often occurs when the corners of our natural nails break off. Don’t pick round-shaped nails because you think they’ll make your nails look shorter. This can cause more nail breakage, and it doesn’t actually make your nails look longer! Instead of choosing the shape if you want to make your nails look longer , try applying white nail polish first, then a coat of any color over it after two minutes.
Round-shaped nails are great for people who have naturally thin nails.
Long Oval Manicure
A long oval manicure is a great shape for people with short nails. If you’re going to paint your nails with a color, make sure it’s a clear coat over the top so your natural nail can still breathe and look healthy. You may also choose to do your nails with nail art to make them fun and interesting.
Long oval-shaped nails are good for people who have short, thin fingers. When you paint your nails in this shape, avoid colors that will look thick on them (like blue or black) and stick to colors like pink, red, white or clear polish.
Square Manicure
If you want to paint large sections of your nails with a color and leave the others in their natural color, you can do so with a square manicure. You may choose to paint one whole nail black at the tip or add zebra or leopard patterns on each individual finger.
Square-shaped nails are perfect for people who have short fingers and don’t want the length of French tips.
Rounded Square-Shaped Nails
Rounded square-shaped nails are a mix of round and square nail shapes. This shape is perfect for people who want to make the most out of their short nails, as it’s an in-between version of long oval and square nail shapes.
For this manicure you’ll need a clear coat on top followed by two coats of any color polish that you choose. Apply the second coat after the first has dried for ten seconds or more. To keep your rounded square shaped nails looking pretty, use a moisturizing base coat before applying any color over it!
Rounded Square-Shaped Nails are a mix between round and square nail shapes.
Coffin or Ballerina-Shaped Nails
Coffin or ballet-shaped nails are great for people who want to make their nails appear longer. This nail shape will extend your finger, and since the edge of a coffin-shaped nail is always pointing down, it also prevents your natural nails from growing into your skin. This shape looks best when you’re wearing a clear polish on top! Coffin or ballerina-shaped nails are perfect for people with short fingers looking for that long look. These will extend the length of your finger but still prevent breakage by having an edge down at all times. Choose a color you’ll love! To add more sparkle to these nails, consider applying glitter polish. It’s fun and easy to do using UV gel nail polish! If your nails are longer, try wearing a color that’s closer to the tip of your nail.
Almond-Shaped Nails
Almond-shaped nails are perfect for people who want the length of French tips but don’t want their nails to look too long. Since almond-shaped nails have a rounded tip, they’re great for people with short fingers looking for nail shapes that will make their nails appear longer without causing breakage.
Almond shaped nails are perfect for people who want the length of French nails but don’t want their nails to look too long.
Oval-Shaped Nails
Oval nails are round but not too round, making them perfect for people who want to grow their natural nails. Oval nail shapes will make your fingers look longer without having the length of French tips.
Any color or clear polish can be applied on top or painted in a French manicure style! Use a moisturizing base coat before applying any color or clear polish.
Oval nail shapes will make your fingers look longer without the length of French manicures.
French Manicure
French manicures are pink and white, and they’re perfect for the summer! If you want to do this shape, make sure to use a moisturizing base coat before painting your nails with any color. After applying two coats of nail polish (any color), add a thin layer of clear topcoat on your nails. French manicures are usually done with a white tip, but if you don’t want to make your nails look longer, use clear nail polish as the base coat instead of white.
French manicures are often in pink and white, and they’re perfect for the summer!
Choosing the right manicure for your needs is important. However, it can be difficult to figure out which one will work best for you and how to go about getting that manicure done. This article covers three different types of mani’s: an everyday wear manicure, a pop of color or nail art design, and a protective style that prevents breakage on short nails. Whether you’re looking for something simple or want some new ideas on how to take care of your nails– this guide has everything you need!