The Art Of Nail Shaping – A Detailed Guide To Filing Your Nails

Everything you need to know before booking your next manicure nail file with Urban Company The first thing your nail technician will ask you before any service is ‘How ...

The first thing your nail technician will ask you before any service is ‘How would you like your nails shaped?’ The question is sure to cause confusion and you are likely sitting there panicked, trying to choose the perfect shape for your nails.

Should you keep it long or should you get it filed short? Follow the trend or stay classic? With the many questions running through your mind, it can be hard to make a decision.

1. How to choose the best nail shape?

2. Do nail shapes matter?

3. Different types of nail shape?

4. How to shape your nails?

5. How often should you file your nails?

The good news is there are plenty of options when it comes to a manicure nail file. Continue reading to know everything about nail shaping.

How to choose the best nail shape?

You would be relieved to know that the best nail shape doesn’t exist. Nail shapes like everything else is about personal preference and your lifestyle. Certain nail shapes work better on longer nails and some shapes are designed especially for short nails.

Long nails generally work better for you if you don’t have to get your hand doing the dishes or other chores with your hands, as they can be slightly more high maintenance. Short nails, on the other hand, are easier to maintain and can be less prone breakage.

Either way, you have plenty of shapes to choose from when getting you are getting a manicure nail file.

Do nail shapes matter?

Absolutely! The shape of your nails can change the look of your manicure and nail art significantly. The red tips or the French polish can look very different on short square nails versus almond shape nails.

You may find it helpful to discuss it with your Urban Company nail technician to get their advice and also carry some references to help you come to a decision about what shapes will work for your manicure nail file.

Different types of nail shape?

Whether you are looking to keep it classic or make a bold statement with your talons, there are many options for you to explore from:

Oval

A natural sophisticated shape, oval nails work on your longer or shorter lengths. The oval shape is more defined on the top than round nails and less pointy than almond shaped nails. Understated yet stylish, this shape will work for most colours and nail arts.

Round

Shaped like a semi-circle on top, they give an illusion of slender fingers. This is the shape for you, if you are looking to keep your nails short and your style simple. A classic style with low maintenance, pick this style if you struggle to grow your nails longer.

Almond

Want to up the glam quotient on your oval or rounded nails, almond nails work best for medium to long nail lengths. Rounded base with elongated tips, this style requires experience and expertise to file. You can confidently go with almond shaped nails if your palms are wider and you are looking to make your short fingers look elongated.

Square

Not a natural nail shape, this is a fun shape to sport and can work for both nail art and solid colours. Flat on top and straight on the sides, square nails give an illusion of wider nail beds for your fingers, especially if you have narrow nails.

Squoval

With the perfect balance between, square and round, Squoval shaped nails are essentially square shaped nails with rounded corners. This is a versatile shape of nails and work for everyone – all shapes of hands and fingers.

Stiletto

You guessed it right – this nail shape gets its name from the popular heels, stilettos due to the sharp point at the top of the nails. Tapered at the top and filed down the sides, these pointy shaped nails are bound to make an edgy fashion statement. If you have long, pianist like fingers, you can make a bold statement with these. Stiletto nails are prone to breakage and can be high maintenance.

Coffin Nails

This eye-catching nail shape is a bold statement for your nails. The coffin shaped nails are tapered at the edges and flat on the top. Coffin nails are easier achieve with nail extensions and are the perfect style for you, if you like wearing long nails. These nails will require you to maintain them regularly and keep your hands off any heavy-lifting.

How to shape your nails

Using the right tools, expertise and patience are key to getting the perfect nail shapes you desire. During a manicure nail file, the Urban Company nail technician will use nail clippers to adjust the length and then use nail filing tool to shape your nails. Often nail buffers are used to buff them and add some natural shine to them.

How often should you file your nails?

Everyone’s nails grow at different speeds, so how often you need to shape and file your nails will depend on how quick your nails grow. Some shapes and styles like coffin nails or stiletto nails will require more frequent maintenance as compared to round or oval shaped nails.

With the many options to try for your next manicure nail file, don’t wait to book an appointment with the Urban Company expert. They will not only give you stylish and trendy nail styles but also come to your doorstep to give you the service – what more can you ask for?