Pipe nail shape: creation technique and stylish design ideas

The use of non-standard forms of nails when creating a manicure is gaining more and more popularity. This is primarily due to the desire to stand out and add a zest to your image that emphasizes individuality. One of the most creative options today is the pipe - nails with a tube.

This nail design assumes a great length and can only be done with extensions. Medium length plates are rarely seen and look less interesting. The shape of the end face of the extended surface has a standard rounded configuration. This allows you to use any modern design solution, but such a manicure looks best with floral motifs, ombre technique or in the style of a cat's eye.

You shouldn't choose it as an everyday option for office work. Of course, if you turn to a qualified nail art master, you can create an unusual and attractive design at a short length, convenient for work. But this type of manicure will, rather, be an excellent addition to an evening look or an eye-catching detail of a beach bow.

Since most often the creation of the shape of the nails "pipe" involves a large length, an important criterion when choosing such a manicure is the fragility of the nail plate.

This is achieved due to the good strengthening of the nail along the entire length during extension and the shape, which perfectly reflects the mechanical impact.In addition, the manicure-pipe visually stretches the fingers, which is important with their considerable thickness. Hands become more graceful.

This option for nail processing has no unique disadvantages. From the general, one can single out the negative influence of chemical materials (gel, acrylic) that are used for building. They make the nail dry and, as a result, more brittle. This implies the need for additional care in the form of nourishing creams and baths.

It is also not recommended to constantly wear extended nails. The plates should be given a break for 2-4 weeks.

When creating nails in the form of a tube, it is recommended to use acrylic or gel.

The formation of such nails is a difficult task, which not everyone can cope with at home, so it is better to entrust the procedure to a specialist.

There are several subtleties in working with the "pipe" form at once:

• correct installation of the shape under the nail bed;
• timely bend of the arch;
• sawing the sides with the use of special equipment.

When fixing the form, its tip should look strictly straight; bends up or down are unacceptable.

As for the processing of the ends with a file, the technique involves careful work at a constant angle of 45 degrees, which will help to create a clear shape of the half of the tube. In case of incorrect processing, the result will be only the damaged form. The correctness of the manicure-pipe is immediately visible by the great depth of the created arch. If the indentation is small, then most likely the shape is incorrect. By the way, using this technique, you can correct the trapezoidal shape of the nail.

There are several more subtleties, without knowing which it is impossible to get the desired appearance of the manicure.

This manicure gives a wide field of activity in the design of the tip. It is not necessary to adhere to the classic options here.

"Pipe" allows you to shape the tip in the following forms:

• oval;
• almond-shaped;
• rectangular;
• stylet-shaped.

Any of the selected options can become the basis for a modern and creative design.

You will learn how to make pipe-shaped nails by watching the following video.

Most often, when creating a manicure-pipe, a jacket is used as a background basis for a variety of patterns or ornaments. Of course, ordinary white stripes also look advantageous. However, modern designers have a more interesting version of this style - a crystal jacket.

To create it, the tip of the nail is made completely transparent, and the glitter applied in a small amount helps to simulate a crystal surface. Of course, this design can be diluted with a small pattern, which is placed a little closer to the side. Crystal manicure looks festive, and the hand looks delicate and sophisticated.

Another trend that is actively used for the design of long tube nails is Chinese painting. Delicate designs with lilies and petals, completely occupying the extended tip, delight women of fashion with a variety of colors, smooth lines and the possibility of creating an individual design.

It should be noted that there is also a less variegated coating made in the ombre style. It is placed on all nails or only a few. The remaining surfaces are painted with a mesh, ornament, or moon decor is added.Such combinations look impressive and fresh.

In addition, a mirror manicure or a coating decorated with foil on a matte background can be an excellent solution for the pipe shape. These options emphasize the exceptional shape of the nail and perfectly complement the evening bow.