Choosing a manicure design for square nails

Recently, many women are paying attention to the square shape of the nails. She looks stylish, allows you to create an attractive manicure. In this article, we will consider the possible design options for such nail plates, as well as their features.

The perfect feminine look is well-groomed hands and beautiful fingers. It is with the help of their decor that a lady can express her individuality, tell others about herself and attract the opposite sex. Square nail plates can be chosen by girls with long narrow fingers, as well as round nails. This shape will visually correct the elongated limbs.

Several features are worth noting.

• Ease of implementation. You can easily square your nails at home. This does not require any special skills or knowledge. You just need to cut your nails straight and neatly with scissors, and then file the edges using a file.
• Today, square nail plates are in vogue. You can use them to embody a stylish manicure, make your nails bright, and place accents in your personal bow.
• This shape of the nail plate suggests minimal intervention from the side of various objects. This will keep the beauty and health of your nails for a long time. They won't flake or break.
• Practicality. Such nail plates are quite convenient and comfortable for everyday life.
• Versatility. You can create a manicure for any occasion: festive, office, romantic, and so on.The main thing is to organically combine everything with the chosen outfit.

Among the disadvantages of this form, one can only single out the fact that it is not suitable for all ladies. Such a manicure will visually make the fingers shorter. If this does not apply to you, then you can embody the most interesting ideas. And there is also a risk that the tips will quickly break off. As the nail plate grows back, it can bend. That is why the classic and beveled squares are preferred by masters on extended nails.

It is noteworthy that at home on your own you can give your nails a suitable square shape. To do this, you should follow several stages.

1. Stock up on all the tools you need. You should only buy them in professional stores.
2. Initially, you should make a steaming hand bathto prepare them for a manicure. After that, take an orange stick and gently push back the cuticle.
3. Excess skin should be carefully cut off with sharp tweezers. After that, you should take a buff and polish the surface of the nails so that it becomes even to create the perfect design.
4. Now we turn to the embodiment of the required form. Trim each nail at a right angle. You can work with both sharp scissors and tweezers. Movements must be accurate and confident. We finish uneven edges to perfection. For this we use a special nail file. The nail plate should be filed only in one direction, and not as we are used to from side to side. Only such a technique will protect against delamination of the ends.

There is another type of shape - a soft square. It pays attention to more rounded outlines and softer lines. Such a manicure will become elegant and more practical, since the nails will not cling to clothes and scratch. It is worth noting that such a natural shape should be appropriately decorated. It is better in this case to give preference to a discreet manicure, and not an abundance of crystals and stones on the nail plates.

There is also a narrowed version of the square shape. It is characterized by the fact that towards the end the nail plate narrows slightly. Such options will look pretty impressive on long nails. For those who wish to experiment, there is a beveled square shape. These options are mainly used for artificial nails that are of a certain length. You can achieve the perfect shape on them, as they have a strong structure. Manicure can be used in a variety of ways - from nude tones to the most intense, as well as with different decor.

Everyday decor ideas are becoming relevant and popular options for square nails. They can be successfully combined with a business style, used in everyday life, stylishly decorating your hands. A trendy manicure is worth considering.

• French. This is a classic version with a white smile line, which is at the top of popularity for highlighting the beauty of square nails. At the same time, it is not forbidden to dream up. You can apply all the light tones and shades that you like. The main thing is to make clear, thin and even lines, gently outlining a square shape. Such a manicure will add sophistication to the fingers, make them graceful and attractive.

• Polka dots. To embody such a manicure, gentle pastel colors are used for every day. You can combine the technique with a jacket, giving creativity to your hands. Mint, light yellow, soft coral shades are suitable. You can make a slight contrast between the base coat and the applied dots.It will be easy to implement the design even at home. To do this, you can use available tools or use dots. Then you will get round neat peas.

• Collage. An interesting and non-trivial option for every day will be fingers painted in several shades with a matte texture. For example, gray will work well with blue or pink. The little finger and ring finger can be distinguished in one shade, and the rest of the nail plates can be painted in different colors. The velvet structure will give the shade of saturation and depth, and the manicure - attractiveness. This option will be a good everyday hand decoration.

• Drawing. It is good to use pictures in everyday design. These can be images of flora, fauna, favorite cartoon characters, or any objects. You should initially decide on the design in order to accurately embody it on the nail plate. If you are a beginner master, then first try to make simple drawings perfect, and then you can move on to more complex ones.

• Patterns and curls. Such decorative elements will optimally decorate the fingers. They can be used for office style by choosing delicate shades of gel polish. You can make such a decor simply and independently. You can paint curls with a brush, or use stamping.

• A gradient is a great option for every day. Such hands will look original and not defiant. Smooth transitions from one tone to another can go in a horizontal or vertical plane. This design is created by feathering the borders of the color. This can be done with a special brush, neatly or slowly. You can also use a sponge in this technique. Drops of the desired colors are placed on the foil. With the help of a toothpick, smooth transitions are made in the place of their contact. After that, a sponge is taken, dipped in gel polish and the color is transferred to the nail plate.

• Moon manicure will emphasize the beauty of the shape of the nails. More discreet options can be used for every day. So you can designate the hole with a transparent color, and cover the rest of the nail plate with the selected shade and supplement with a small pattern.

When women gather for a gala event, they want to look especially stylish and attractive. For such purposes, you can create a bright manicure on square nails. The main thing is that it organically fits into the concept of style. Successful options should be considered.

• Painted design. Today it is quite fashionable to make nail decor with a pattern in a frame. Here it is worth observing the accuracy and accuracy of the lines. A clear border of the nail plate is indicated, which runs along the cut line and in the root region. A variety of patterns and designs can be drawn on a transparent base. For example, a butterfly, flowers, bows shining in the sun will look spectacular. For such a decor, you should look for a professional craftsman or be patient yourself and hone your skills at home.

• Rhinestones. It seems that no celebration is complete without glitter and rhinestones. These sparkling stones are able to add splendor to any look. If you dream of sprinkling your nails with such a variety of decor, then the square plate will allow you to do this. In this case, the outfit should be monochromatic and more restrained, without shine. However, the best option would be to decorate one or more fingers. The fashionable decor today is the intertwined ribbons of rhinestones, which are neatly laid out on the nail plate at an angle. You can use several shades at once to give a solemn manicure.

• We spread the broth. You can create a festive manicure using these decor elements. For this, the nail plates are covered with a monochromatic gel polish. On the ring finger, for example, a lily of the valley or cornflower branch is laid out. You can also just draw a picture, and lay out the flower heads with broths or purple balls. The chic decor will not go unnoticed.

• Classic red always looks bright and win-win. On a square nail plate, this shade looks moderate. You can add various patterns to monochromatic nails, highlight one finger with another texture or rhinestones.

• Sequins. Every woman wants to shine in the literal sense of the word. With the help of sparkles, you can achieve the desired effect and become the most irresistible. If your outfit allows, then you can make all your nails shine, or focus on a few. Sequins can be randomly or orderly. A good option would be to highlight the edge of the nail plate with small or large shiny elements.

• Rubbing. This decor option can and should also be used for special occasions. It is the rubbing that will help to unobtrusively draw attention to your hands, make the color mysterious, radiant and unusual. For the most daring women, there are mirror options. You will look irresistible with it. In order to emphasize femininity, you can use pearl rub. It will make your nails look like real pearls.

When creating fashionable nail art, you should also focus on the season.

• Summer manicure will suggest the opportunity to experiment with the brightest colors. You can use gel polish in green, orange, yellow, blue shades, and also skillfully combine them. From the drawings, you should select the elements of vegetation, representatives of the animal world. You can create abstraction or geometric patterns on your fingers. Don't forget that the square shape only loves vertical lines.

• For winter option characterized by a white palette and rich dark shades. You can use contrasting thematic drawings. For example, create snowflakes on your hands that will fall against a dark blue sky. You can come up with a stylish New Year's design with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus.

• In spring, flowers bloom and trees come to life. This can be reflected on your nails as well. You can use pastel gentle tones: pale blue, light green, purple, scarlet shades. It would be nice to add a glitter in the form of broken glass or foil. The main thing is not to overdo it. A manicure should look neat and restrained if it is not intended for a festive occasion.

• In the fall, you can use all the colors of this season. Brick, orange, red, yellow and all their shades are perfect. Successfully on square-shaped nails will embody a gradient. If space allows, then you can make chaotic transitions of different tones. Such a manicure will look fashionable and match the fall season.

Among the many creative options, there are some beautiful examples.

• Photo effect. Square nail plates will be optimally combined with different photo substrates. On the fingers, you can place portraits of celebrities, famous personalities. This option looks interesting and not hackneyed. You will undoubtedly grab the attention of those around you.

• Decor with zippers. This option assumes a dark or black coating of nails, and on them there is a zipper with a dog. It can be buttoned or unbuttoned. You can use a different thematic focus of the decor. The handles will look fashionable and stylish.

• Aquarium design. This painting looks very nice and interesting. The manicure creates a 3D effect, capable of capturing the imagination of even the most discerning ladies. Professional skills are important for its implementation. It is unlikely that it will be possible to independently make such a decor at home for the first time.

• Volumetric drawing. The volumetric drawing will successfully fit into the shape of a soft square. It will add extra charm and sophistication to your nails.

In the modern nail industry, you can find many examples of stylish square nail designs. You can show your imagination and implement your own ideas and developments. It is only important to have the appropriate skill and experience. There are a few expert tips to take into account.

• Remember that everything needs a measure. This also applies to square nail designs. The ideal option for this form is a French manicure. It can be both in a classic version and in a modern, brighter version.
• Do not place designs on square nail plates horizontally. This will visually make the nails shorter. The selected shape will not look spectacular. It is better to give preference to vertical lines that can visually lengthen the nail plate.
• The shape of the square is in demand because of its ideality. By themselves, the fingers will already look attractive. It would be better to decorate one, for example, the ring finger with a stylish pattern, and the rest can be left in plain colors. Such a manicure will always be in trend.
• You can choose a wide variety of shades. The shape is not intended to be limited in color. You can cover your nails with your favorite bright tone, or use muted options. The main thing is that the hands look well-groomed and are neatly processed.

For information on how to make a basic manicure for square nails, see the video below.