Most clients lean toward one of five basic nail shapes: square, round, oval, squoval, or pointed. Though other blended combinations of these shapes exist, these 2 are the most common. Use this guide to help you decide on the proper shape for each client and to learn some techniques for filing it just right.

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THE POINTED

A pointed shape can create length and have a slenderizing effect on the hand. Smaller hands with smaller nail beds can use a pointed nail to create a subtle appearance of length, while long, slender nail beds take pointed nails to a more noticeable and extreme level.

THE OVAL

The oval shape is an attractive nail shape for most women’s hands and can work on long nail beds and short ones as well. Ovals can be longer to accentuate a long nail bed, or they can be shorter to complement a shorter nail bed. The oval can add length to a nail while retaining the softer curves of the round shape.

Do gel nails ruin your nails?
Gel manicures can weaken your nails.
Whether or not you opt for a gel or traditional polish formula, the truth is that regular manis of any kind can weaken your natural nails. The manicure process can lead to dehydration and thinning of the nail plate.

Can you Ombre with shellac polish change?
It is possible to ombre a shellac colours with a powder. For example, paint the whole nail in bicycle yellow and then blend a neon orange powder onto the top half of the nail.

Can you remove dip nails at home?
To take off dip powder using acetone, start by filing the shiny top coat layer off the nail to break the seal. Next, soak your nails in a bowl of acetone for 10-15 minutes. Once all of your fingers have soaked, take an acetone-soaked cotton ball and wipe any remaining powder off of your nails.

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