The 4 traditional nail forms
Square nail
The square shape is characterized by a straight nail with clear angles at each end of the nail. It is perfect for people with long hands and slender fingers. Solid nails are particularly suitable for this form, as they enhance their natural strength.
👉 How do I make square nails? When your natural nails are long enough, start by liming with a white file the sides of the nail well straight, then finish by sifting the end of the nail to create a perfectly horizontal edge. To find out how to properly trim your nails, see our dedicated article Here.
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Rounded square nail (or squoval nail)
The rounded square shape, also known as squoval nails, combines the right edge of a square shape with slightly rounded corners. This form is particularly suitable for fragile or regrowth nails, because it reduces the risk of breakage. Rounded square nails are a smoother alternative to the classic square, while maintaining a neat and structured appearance.
👉 How to make squoval nails - What? Follow the same steps as a square nail, but gently round corners with a natural nail file. The result is as elegant as it is easy to maintain.
Round nail
If you have any short fingers or brittle nails, the round shape is your best ally. It visually elongates the fingers while preserving the strength of the nails. Ideal for people with shorter nail plates, rounded nail is both practical and aesthetic. If you like this shape and your nails support a little longer, opt for a oval nail shape, super elegant while remaining practical.
👉 How to make rounded nails or oval nails? Nothing easier! Line the edges of the nails according to their natural curve. Then, with a delicate movement, slightly round the tips to obtain a smooth and smooth finish.
Almond nail
The almond shape is a timeless, ideal for those with a long and healthy nails. This slender shape evokes the shape of an almond, with tapered edges that converge towards a slightly rounded end. It is an excellent choice to give the effect of stretching your fingers and creating a proud and unexcessive look.
👉 How do I make almond-shaped nails? Start by slitting the sides of the nail diagonally to create a soft tip, then round the tip to avoid an overly angular effect. Regular maintenance is essential to keep a shape of nail sharp.
Once your ideal shape has been found, place to color: explore the entire palette of semi-permanent varnish Green Flash™ for a bright and long-lasting manicure, whatever the shape of your nails.
Which colors do I choose according to my nail shape?
Although you are free to dare all fantasies, here are some color recommendations to sublimate each shape:
Square nails, dark nails
On square nails, prefer to dark varnish coloursdark and pigmented hues. Varnishes Clove, Eggplant or Anthracitis emphasize the square's clear structure and give it a full look of character to the tip of its fingers.
Squoval nails, let it shine!
On rounded square nails, the soft and light colours such as Active Shine, Satin or Lemonade bring a touch of delicacy to your pretty nails. They illuminate the shape while highlighting its elegant simplicity.
Round nails, all in transparency
On round nail shape or oval nails, the transparent or vibrant shades as Beige, Hortencia or Pomegranate give the illusion of elongating the matrix and refining the fingers while betting on a refinement of the most delicate. These shades add depth and dimension to round nails without leaving a great softness.
Almond nails, everything is allowed
With this shape of almond nail, you have the embarrassment of choice among the colors of varnish. The boldest will dare the varnishes with chrome or sparkling effects but the classic hues ranging from nude to deep red varnishes will also make their effect.
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Which nail arts best fit my nail shape?
Nail arts chic and minimalist for square nails
Minimalist lines and dark shades, and if you tried our nail art Mystic Twist - What? Apply a layer of varnish Pale Rose then put a layer of purple varnish Mystic in 2 brush strokes without coloring nail as a whole. Use the brush shape to draw an openwork shape.
The Brown Gradient is ideal to adopt Mocha Moss trend. To do this, start with a base Orme Then tap a sponge on which you have deposited three shades of the same color (here Orme, Terracotta and Chestnut). Fix it all with a top coat suitable for an impeccable manicure.
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Nail arts subtlety for rounded square nails
Dare it Sparkly Twist, a change in the English Manicure degraded that combines a base of pink varnish Satin and an ounce of biodegradable glitter Holo gently sprinkle on the edge of the nail with a brush glitter. Remember to seal your manicure with a layer of Top Coat.
Finally, the Reverse French highlights the square shape thanks to its soft colours (here Wisteria and Lemonade). On a nude nail, gently apply them to the border and base of the nail with a fine art nail brush.
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Nail art classic for round nails
The French manicure, it is the great classic of nail art, a sure value that works wonderfully on round nails. It is also revisited in different variants like the French Manucur Glow (on a care varnish basis). Active™ Glow Raspberry or Blueberry), the Mini French (a line on the edge more thin than the classic French) or the French inverted (the line is drawn on the contour of the nail and not on the border).
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XXL Nail Arts for Almond Nails
Long, well-prepared nails provide a choice for the nail artists, pro or amateur. It is the time or never to test original patterns and/or play with contrasts between matte or glossy finish on the same varnish color (here, a wavy effect with the Top Coat Mat on a varnish base Eggplant).
Adeptes of manicures cute & warm, to you the nail art Winter Chestnut which alternates French, wavy and full color effect playing on the hues Hortencia and Chestnut.
Finally, try a more arty manicure by drawing shapes of two different shades, here Mystic and Hollyhock on a satin iridescent pink base. Tip: Use a fine brush to draw the contours and then fill with the brush of your varnish.
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We hope you have found the shape of nails that fits you among these tips and that our suggestions have made you want to make nice nails perfectly liminated and sublimely highlighted. And now, you're up!
