Trends in Nail Shapes

Women have always had a fascination with their nails--wearing them in any number of shapes and colors. This eye catching nail shape is called "The Edge."This may not be a nail shape for every woman, but it's trendy and sure to draw attention. 

 While nail lengths and shapes are trending from short to very long, one thing is for sure: the ballerina and stiletto nail shapes are in vogue.

Here are some details about these nail shapes:

Ballerina nails are a hybrid of square and oval nails, with the square edges softened by rounded corners. This gives them a more almond-like shape with a flat tip.

Stiletto nails are long, thin nails with a pointed tip. They are a bold and dramatic nail shape that can make a statement. Stiletto nails are not for everyone, but they can be a great way to add some edge to your look.

Both ballerina and stiletto nails can be worn with any type of nail polish. However, they are often seen with more dramatic colors, such as black, red, or blue.

If you are thinking about getting ballerina or stiletto nails, it is important to make sure that you have strong nails. These nail shapes can be more prone to breaking, so it is important to take care of them.

 

We're seeing less hard square shapes with natural curved edges becoming the preferred choice. 

There are a couple of reasons why natural curved edges are becoming more popular. First, they are more comfortable to wear and more natural looking. Natural curved edges give a more polished and sophisticated look.

If you are looking for a new nail shape, I recommend trying natural curved edges. They are comfortable to wear, versatile, and natural looking.

 

 

A classic and beautiful shape for women of all ages is the rounded or almond shape. This nail shape is versatile and classic. It's also looks great with any color polish or no polish at all.

Oval nail shapes are best for long nails, slimming short fingers and narrow nail beds. 

Squoval

A great choice for anyone looking for a nail shape that is less likely to break than any other shape... it's the squaoval shape. It's a cross between square and oval nails, with the square edges softened by rounded corners. 

Squoval nails are a very popular nail shape and are the most commonly requested shape by manicurists.

This shape makes a nail strong and durable, while still looking feminine and elegant. Squoval nails can be dressed up or down, and they look great with any type of nail polish.

Square shaped nails 

Here's a great guide to nail shapes and what they're called if you want to tell your manicurist the shape you prefer.

Nail Color

Nail color is a great way to express your personality and style. There are so many colors and shades to choose from. 

When it comes to choosing a nail color, here are a couple things to keep in mind:

• Your skin tone: Some colors will look better on certain skin tones than others. For example, cool-toned colors like blues and purples will look great on people with cool-toned skin, while warm-toned colors like pinks and oranges will look great on people with warm-toned skin.
• Sheer or pastel are a good choice any time of year. They don't show the chips as much as dark colors.

No matter what your style, there's a nail color out there that's perfect for you. So experiment and have fun with it!

Here are some tips for keeping your nail polish looking its best:

• Apply a base coat: A base coat will help to protect your nails from the polish and prevent them from staining. Look for a nail strengthening base coat if your nails are weak or split.
• Apply two coats of polish: Two coats of polish will give you more coverage and a longer-lasting manicure.
• Apply a top coat: A top coat will help to seal in the polish and prevent it from chipping.
• Reapply your polish every week: To keep your manicure looking its best, reapply your polish every week.

Weak nails?

Many of us have weak, split nails.  If you're looking to grow longer, stronger nails, read the reviews on our very popular nail strengthener, Nail Fitness. It's the best nail strengthener/hardener you'll find. 

Oh, and if you're interested in hard or soft gels, read my blog on the differences.

Which nail shape do you like best?