It's easy to get a manicure shape completely wrong. The shapes look similar enough and without enough photographic evidence, it can be hard to explain to a manicurist. But if filed down too short, too thin or too narrow, it can take a few months for the nail to grow out till you can re-shape it. Confused which one you should choose? We spoke to a pro to find out.
“Some of the most popular styles are the coffin or ballerina style, as well as square and stiletto nails, as people are interesting in trying fun nail art. Ideally, we always consult our clients and suggest a shape based on their hands and nail bed size,” says Mahema Bharadwaj, co-founder of the The Mani Pedi Spa, Gurgaon. Added to personal preference and style wanted, Bharadwaj suggests keeping one's lifestyle in mind. For example, those who have to type all day or spend time in the kitchen, squoval nails might work better than an edgier style like ballerina or almond shapes.
“If your hands are relatively wide with short fingers, we recommend that you choose longer almond nails rather than the typical round ones. The coffin or ballerina style nails will also make your fingers look longer. But if you have long fingers, it’s better that you go for square or squoval nails as oval ones will make them look bonier. If the bed looks wider, so will the fingers,” says Bharadwaj.
The most popular nail shapes you can ask your manicurist for
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