![]() There is a variation of Stiletto called Mountain Peak, which is a shorter version, featuring a sharp point at the tip of the nail. To be honest, I wouldn’t even want to try Stiletto nails, even for a few minutes, because they are incredibly impractical and ridiculous. The Stiletto shape is very severe, with nails which come to a very sharp point, so I can’t imagine someone getting Stiletto nails unless that person had a team of assistants who did everything, presumably possibly even performing wiping duty during a celebrity’s bathroom visits (I presume a bidet would be a good investment for someone who has stiletto nails). I honestly have never seen anyone sport the Stiletto nail shape except celebrities and 19 year old strippers. You can see in the image below how flattering the Almond nail shape is for a woman’s hands. My only regret is having waited as long as I did to change to this shape, but I never trusted my previous nail technician to do a skillful job with a new nail shape. I can honestly say that the Almond shape is fantastic, versatile, strong, feminine and flattering to my small hands. I finally changed to the Almond nail shape back in November, after my previous nail technician disappeared without a trace. So unless you are getting your nails done by a skilled nail technician, I would opt against this shape, based on my previous experience. I found that the sharp edges of the coffin shape would crack and chip off, despite being very careful with them. However, partially due to the fact that I had a horrible nail technician whose work would chip, peel, lift and break constantly, I had to go to her for frequent repairs. Ballerina, or Coffin, shaped nails, have side edges which are tapered, so the shape can have a nice slenderizing effect on small, short fingers. I used to have Ballerina shaped nails for a number of years, and I just got tired of the shape, so I switched to Almond. Oval nails are flattering on just about any hand shape, and the shape is durable as well. ![]() You can see that the model’s fingers are long and slender, so she can carry the more severe square shape and have nails which look feminine and pretty. An example is the Square nail shape featured in the image below. Those with short or wide fingers who are willing to have a bit of length to their nails will find the Oval shape more flattering and slimming.ĭepending on how long your nails are, and whether you have natural or acrylic nails, you could adopt any nail shape and make them look elegant, especially if your nails are professionally shaped. You ca even create an optical illusion with your nail shape, so that if you have narrow, long fingers and want them to look more substantial, you can opt for the Squoval (or even Square, which has sharper angles) silhouette. The six most popular nail shapes are shown in the above image, with Oval, Round, and Squoval nail shapes best suited for imparting the most natural look. Once you get the sides down, start to refine the tip to get your final shape.It seems like lots of ladies are opting to have their nails professionally done these days, and there are now an assortment of different nail shapes which one can choose. For best results, file in one direction to lessen the fraying of the nail. Depending on the shape you're going for, you will go more or less narrow. Start shaping by filing the sides down and narrowing them out a bit. ![]() Simply push back your cuticles with a cuticle stick to look at your true cuticle shape, then get started. ![]() To flatter those tips, you’ll need to find the best nail shape for your hands by figuring out the shape of your cuticle and nail bed. Before we get started, take a good look at your hands. The world has more nail shapes than we have fingers, but we’re on hand to help you select the right angles for your nails, so you really can enjoy your perfect mani. Nail Care How to Find the Best Nail Shape for Your Hands Looking for ways to give yourself a makeover? Instead of reaching for the scissors and attempting a haircut, why not reach for a file and try a new nail shape? We’ve scoped out the best nail shapes for your hands, with a few tips to guide you along the way.
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