SHAPES OF NAIL Flashcards
SHAPES OF NAIL (give the 5 general shapes of nail(
- OVAL NAILS
- SQUARE NAILS
- SQUOVAL NAIL
- ROUND NAILS
- POINTED SHAPE
this can add length to a
nail
and Works with long and
short nail beds.
OVAL NAILS
A finished ____ nail should
have a balance between the
cuticle shape and the free
edge.
oval
Common choice that
complements long
nail beds as it adds
length to the fingers
square nails
It is created by filling
straight up the sides of
the nail and move
across to the free
edge
square nails
After finishing both sides, use
angles to lightly feather and bevel
the nail and to sharpen the
corners.
square nails
It has a length of
a square nail but
has the soft
edges of an
oval one
squoval nail
To attain this shape,
file the nail into a
square shape then
file underneath the
corners to soften.
squoval nail
Less apparent and
more popular with
men as the shape
reflects the natural
contours of the nail
round nails
__________ shape
can make large
hands look
thinner
rounded
this is Not common
and It creates length
and conjures
artistry
pointed shape/nail
Makes the hands appear
slender
pointed shape/nail
Smaller hands with smaller nail
beds can use a pointed nail to
create a subtle appearance of
length
pointed shape/nail
Long and slender
nail beds can use
pointed nails to
be more
noticeable
pointed shape/nail
Give the three to
do steps before
performing a nail
service to clients
• CLIENTS CONSULTATION
• NAIL ANALYSIS
• SHAPES OF NAILS
