How to make square nails?

The demand for square-shaped nails only increases every year. Despite the new fashion trends, since the mid-80s, "squares" have not yielded to their positions. However, it is better to refuse such a form for the following categories of girls:

• for those who have the surface of the nails too wide, and the bed of the marigold is very short, visually you will highlight the flaws;
• owners of narrow nails, since it simply will not work to achieve a square;
• for those who have a wide palm, and their fingers are devoid of grace, the square will significantly weigh down the brush;
• owners of brittle, thinned surfaces, since it will be extremely difficult to create a square, especially in the process of regrowth - they will bend.

At the same time, we must not forget about the obvious advantage of the square: the possibilities of nail design are extremely wide. When using this form, you can embody your wildest fantasies and complex compositions in design.

Before starting the procedure, prepare the following accessories in advance.

• Knipsters or scissors with a straight blade. They must be sharp enough. A special type of wire cutter will also work. The task of this toolkit is to easily, preferably the first time, cut off the nail plate without damaging it.
• A file for gently shaping the nail.
• Disinfector: Any nail polish remover will work to remove the coating and degrease the surface.
• Buff, which can be replaced by a fine abrasive file, for polishing the nail plate.

In addition to purchasing tools, you should properly prepare for the procedure. While the "square" is quite lightweight, it can be impractical to wear. That is why the masters recommend a similar form for extended nails. However, you can also strengthen your nail plates by preparing them with high quality for the formation of a square. In this case, the manicure will be more durable, and the shape will be unchanged. To enhance the effect, you can use acrylic powder.

In addition to the health of your nails, you should also take care of their length. It must be at least average for the square to really turn out.

This shape can be made in two versions - in a soft style, with slightly rounded edges, and in a sharp one, where roundness is unacceptable.

The first option is more practical, with the second you will have to be more careful during wearing, since an acute angle often catches on foreign objects (for example, clothes), which leads to cracks and other damage to the nails.

A square can actually be formed from both rounded nails and made from an oval shape. To do this, it is enough to clearly follow the step-by-step algorithm below:

• the beginning of the procedure should include the removal of the previous coating, then smear the nails with a special cream to moisturize the hands and nails, you can also hold the nails in a sea salt solution or in a bath with other means;
• determine the length of the final nail and in one motion cut off the edge strictly parallel to the base, leaving a couple of millimeters for the next cut;

• saw off the edges with a fine-abrasive file, it is necessary to file strictly in one direction so as not to violate the integrity of the nail plate;
• you can file the corners a little if the goal is a soft-type square;
• gently polish the surface of the nail plate;

• if necessary, do a manicure by removing the cuticle;
• treat the surface with a buff or the same fine abrasive file.

The square is ready. Now you can proceed directly to the coating.

It should be noted that when forming a square, there is no need for an exact harmonious selection of visually identical roundness. Everything here is as simple as possible, especially since a square nail can be absolutely any length. However, nail art masters do not recommend wearing squares that are too long. The best options are medium and short nails.

Then carefully arrange the corners, they will have to be slightly rounded, since it is unlikely that it will be possible to form a perfectly clear straight line, without irregularities.

When the nails begin to grow, they should be periodically adjusted to the new, desired shape, until they reach the required size to subsequently form ideal right angles.

As you can see, the procedure for designing square nails is quite simple even for home conditions. This form has a lot of advantages:

• relevance and stylish appearance;
• ample opportunities for the embodiment of fantasies when choosing a design;
• versatility and practicality;
• there is no need to grow long nails;
• you can do it yourself by following all the instructions.

Square nails are quite capricious to wear, especially if the corners are sharp. Therefore, it is recommended to look after them very carefully:

• pick up high-quality files, one of which always carry in your purse in order to quickly saw down the chip and prevent a hold from forming;
• when correcting nails, in any case, do not make movements with a file in different directions;
• nails must be dry;

• nourish your nails with special baths or other care products once a week;
• at least once a month, let your nails rest without varnish;
• entrust the design of manicure only to trusted masters.

By following these simple guidelines, you will enjoy the look of your ideal manicure for a long time.

The most difficult, according to the manicure masters, for beginners is the formation of an ideal right angle. After all, one of them often turns out to be higher or much wider than the other. To make the corners look harmonious, use the following recommendation. In the process of shaping, the file must be held so that it is in a parallel position to the base of the nail. This should be monitored throughout the entire manipulation.

Make blank stencils for each nail in advance, and then simply correlate the plate and this stencil. It is enough to draw a thin line on the surface of the nail, which will be very easy to navigate. The line can be made with a thin marker, the remnants of which will need to be removed later.

The tips of nail art masters concern not only the formation of nails and further care for them, but also the choice of a suitable design. It is imperative to choose the right design for a square nail so that it looks organic, not cumbersome, and at the same time does not spoil the shape of the hands and fingers.

A shortened square has a very ambiguous effect on the visual shape of the fingers and the hands themselves. Therefore, it is only suitable for the perfect shape of the limbs - long hand and long fingers. Here, a medium-sized square is less capricious, this is one of the most optimal options, but the initial length of the plate should allow it to be formed. This shape will visually stretch the nails and fingers.

However, this option is not suitable for a very short square and wide plate. Only a dark jacket will save this shape of the nail, which will visually narrow the nail to the maximum.

Great for short gradient and ombre squares. A smooth stretch creates an illusory impression of length. It must be done vertically, smoothly moving from light to dark shades, visually narrowing the nail as much as possible. Geometric compositions, which are now at the peak of popularity, are also suitable, or rather, stripes and lines. They should be placed vertically. Any horizontal drawings and patterns are strongly not recommended for use with a square shape of the nail plate.

A soft square of medium length is an almost ideal surface for any nail art. The main background in a discreet scale, black, openwork print, visually stretching the nail, or a small accent in the form of rhinestones on the little finger. This option looks very gentle, elegant and status.

Long square nails look great in monochrome too. The trendy matte finish, combined with an unobtrusive accent finger decor and a small amount of stones, looks very aristocratic.

At the same time, light, airy and very expressive design can be created by combining in one ensemble white coating and shining glitter of any shade. The highlight of the smile is a chic finishing touch.

Nude shades are in vogue now.They give the design a lightness and a sense of understated luxury. They are great for square-shaped nails. The sophisticated decor on the accent nail adds sophistication to the ensemble.

You will learn more about how to make a square shape of nails in the video below.