How to Shape Square, Squoval, Oval, Round and Almond Nails (natural)

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  • Опубліковано 7 кві 2020
  • Perfect the most popular nail shapes and learn which shape to choose for your clients in this step-by-step tutorial: square shape, squoval shape, oval shape, round shape and almond shape.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 209

  • @plainroz6771
    @plainroz6771 3 роки тому +4224

    The real struggle comes when all your nails have different shapes of their own and they're not equidistant from the tip of the finger

  • @b.t02
    @b.t02 3 роки тому +216

    those nails are so perfect. already naturally long. i mean sometimes you can even choose not to grow them long and still wear nail polish and stuff. ❤️ and mine are so small that they are barely there. 😭

  • @nailinstructor
    @nailinstructor 2 роки тому +238

    For those taking the Nail Tech Exam: Filing up and down on the sides will get you points off, only file towards you on the sides. (Filing towards the cuticle can cause cuts in the skin and tears on the sides of the nail causing potential infection). Also sawing the free edge will get you points off (can promote peeling and splitting).

    • @crystalsaphrias
      @crystalsaphrias 7 місяців тому +2

      I've never done a nail course but watching this I was thinking "aren't you always supposed to file in ONE direction, not a sawing motion?" 😅

    • @xXluluchanelXx
      @xXluluchanelXx 3 місяці тому

      omg this.. also the clippers are a no-no no matter what. I'm bad with nails and they made such awful mistakes right off that I came right down here to see the comments..

  • @homemadecreations2340
    @homemadecreations2340 2 роки тому +454

    My clients nails are never this perfect starting out, it would be helpful to have a video tutorial on nails that are not perfect to begin with.

    • @jbb8261
      @jbb8261 5 місяців тому

      Speak for yourself, I have nails just like this model in this video and I’m grateful for it

    • @catitse2
      @catitse2 22 дні тому +1

      ​@@jbb8261 she's not speaking for her, she's talking about her clients 🙄 working with many clients you're obviously gonna come across all types of nail shape

  • @mariadnan8803
    @mariadnan8803 3 роки тому +389

    I wouldn’t recommend filling back and forth on ur natural nail like that, as it can cause breakage and it’s not very good for ur nails. Instead filing in the same direction, same way because it doesn’t pull or damage ur nails. Just a tip!!😁😁

    • @v.9885
      @v.9885 3 роки тому +7

      Thank you! I appreciate the tip

    • @mariadnan8803
      @mariadnan8803 3 роки тому +4

      @@v.9885 ur welcome

    • @darrenn.
      @darrenn. 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @chloexo5603
      @chloexo5603 2 роки тому +5

      the way she is filing is fine actually

    • @darrenn.
      @darrenn. 2 роки тому +1

      @@chloexo5603 how so?

  • @candicejohnson9094
    @candicejohnson9094 3 роки тому +768

    Sounds like demi lovato’s voice lol

  • @laila7175
    @laila7175 3 роки тому +228

    Does anyone else have like a stubby thumb that has like a really wide nail?

  • @aubreybooker8566
    @aubreybooker8566 2 роки тому +116

    Round nails are always best when trying to grow out your natural nails (square and sharp edges make it easier for corners to break)

    • @jasminmulla4789
      @jasminmulla4789 Рік тому +2

      No

    • @crystalsaphrias
      @crystalsaphrias 7 місяців тому +4

      Can confirm! I used to have square or squ-oval, and they used to break often. I've started doing more of a rounded shape and they break far less often and have actually had a chance to grow 🥹

    • @crystalsaphrias
      @crystalsaphrias 7 місяців тому

      ​@@jasminmulla4789......yes.

    • @illegalhedgehog
      @illegalhedgehog 4 місяці тому

      YESSS! even if i want square, i ALWAYS start with short oval. as you oil your nails/keep polish on/take better care of them they can get stronger and may break less, but when first starting you gotta file off the corners

    • @Limitedonathios
      @Limitedonathios 2 місяці тому +1

      Round is such a classic look, but for some reason round and square always make my nails break, I think it’s bc of my anatomy. Square is the only length that lets my nails grow out

  • @anitsirkxo
    @anitsirkxo 3 роки тому +143

    This would have been much more helpful if the nails weren't already filed down at the sides.

  • @RAWmaniak
    @RAWmaniak Рік тому +7

    This was very helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @beatrizgi
    @beatrizgi 4 роки тому +32

    OMG 😮 This is the video I waited for ! 😍

  • @melinabee3
    @melinabee3 3 роки тому +56

    Super helpful for doing my own nails,
    thanks !

  • @MsStephanieJane31
    @MsStephanieJane31 2 роки тому +3

    Wow Ty Hun! I never knew there were different ways to clip 💅❤️😍❤️💜❤️😍💖💅😍💜💛

  • @studybuddy.
    @studybuddy. 3 роки тому +79

    Should have done this over a black cloth. Good tho

  • @jeangriffin2536
    @jeangriffin2536 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed watching your video on how to shaped nails.

  • @masoomazaidi5
    @masoomazaidi5 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the tips!!!!

  • @prekshashah8507
    @prekshashah8507 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful and on point thanks

  • @annaneely1176
    @annaneely1176 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful nail shapes 😍

  • @valentinaacosta5578
    @valentinaacosta5578 3 роки тому +12

    I have the square nails, and i really want the oval ones so tq for this :)

  • @ellie04026
    @ellie04026 3 роки тому +61

    my nail beds are wide and ugly idk what shape to pick haha

  • @mclichyuanancheta2974
    @mclichyuanancheta2974 2 роки тому

    I hope you inspired more people ❤❤

  • @NatalieeeJayna
    @NatalieeeJayna 3 роки тому +1094

    Square: 0:28
    Squoval: 2:03
    Round: 3:13
    Oval: 4:35
    Almond: 5:50

  • @elenachew7345
    @elenachew7345 3 роки тому +70

    The filing back and forth on the nail is just... ach

    • @NellenelleForSure
      @NellenelleForSure 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah I was looking at that. They do it in salons even though blogs claim to only file in one direction. I came to this video specifically to watch how she was going to file it.
      I've personally found that filing one way makes my nails weak and break-off. There is also more fraying on the edges to clean up. So at this point I think it's about technique, I rlly don't know.

    • @elenachew7345
      @elenachew7345 3 роки тому +13

      @@NellenelleForSure depends on the shape you’re going for. If you’re going for a square tip, there should be minimal filing and any fraying won’t be serious. For a more circle shape, file one way on each side of the tip, otherwise there’s gonna be a LOT of breakage in the future

  • @madisonbrannon8490
    @madisonbrannon8490 3 роки тому +45

    Should do a video on how to go from a small square to a small oval / almond nail.

  • @varya_klimova
    @varya_klimova 8 місяців тому +3

    These are perfect nails you can shape it easily

  • @vamiko5026
    @vamiko5026 2 роки тому +2

    thank you so much this tutorial really helped me and I love your voice have a nice day

  • @shamsadbegum1451
    @shamsadbegum1451 2 роки тому

    I love the 2nd one💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @nanphyo8339
    @nanphyo8339 3 роки тому +1

    Thank u so much

  • @LittleMissCuki
    @LittleMissCuki Рік тому +8

    I always did square nails out of curiosity I Google what nail shape is stronger and weakest to my surprise square shapes break a lot in this is why my nails are always breaking so I'm going to try and do Squoval nail shape because apparently that one in round-shaped nails are strongest and more prone to breakage my nails grow naturally fast so I'm going to be able to do this in 3 days or so already started doing the shape a little bit but I need to learn how to do it properly on myself and then I can use my UV lamp to do gel natural clear look that I love

  • @daniellaNicole0
    @daniellaNicole0 3 роки тому

    wonderful

  • @Surferchick90265
    @Surferchick90265 3 роки тому

    Brilliant x✨💗

  • @sevimavyuzen9765
    @sevimavyuzen9765 2 роки тому +1

    oval style suits these hands 👍

  • @janasabra2593
    @janasabra2593 3 роки тому +2

    Is it necessary to use 220/280 flex buffer? Can i use my iron one?

  • @crystalsaphrias
    @crystalsaphrias 7 місяців тому +4

    So I used to have a squ-oval shape but found they'd break often. I've switched to a more rounded shape and have found they break far less often!

  • @LampifiedOrangePillowcase
    @LampifiedOrangePillowcase 2 роки тому +1

    I'm gonna grow my nails 😃

  • @kritieedee6025
    @kritieedee6025 3 роки тому +31

    Am I the only one that thinks the narrator's voice sounds exactly like Demi Lovato's?

  • @TheFearlessGirl108
    @TheFearlessGirl108 2 роки тому +1

    How can I file my nails without thinning them? I have long natural nails. If I start to feel the edge of a nail weakening due to overuse, I try to smooth the edge out but always edge up thinning the nail.

  • @Dragon-Slay3r
    @Dragon-Slay3r Рік тому +1

    Dark Square has a oval light eye horizontally with red backing
    H? On the table

  • @varshakolhe8615
    @varshakolhe8615 2 роки тому

    What is a buffer useful for?

  • @thebeautyhub2351
    @thebeautyhub2351 2 роки тому +1

    I have the samee filer that uhhh are using

  • @dania2365
    @dania2365 2 роки тому

    Is nail file same like buffer?

  • @pachyalee7514
    @pachyalee7514 3 роки тому +4

    4:35

  • @SupremeQUEEN668
    @SupremeQUEEN668 3 роки тому +5

    Okay I can get the shaping but the cutting all looks the same to me.

  • @DY-lz1et
    @DY-lz1et 3 роки тому +8

    We can hear u sis , no need to shout

  • @dakshitasehrawat8605
    @dakshitasehrawat8605 Рік тому +4

    POV:you saw this video just after cutting your nails weirdly

    • @Lafalot54
      @Lafalot54 Рік тому

      me lol. I tried to do an almond and now it looks like a hexagon 😂

  • @razorcatshark3223
    @razorcatshark3223 3 роки тому +26

    Helpful but is there a recommendation for people with nails are on the softer end of the spectrum that tend to peel at the free edge? I prefer to wear my shirt nails with a rounded square but wonder if the shape is contributing to my issues.

    • @Maikezia1
      @Maikezia1 3 роки тому +1

      Good question 🤔. I as well struggle with that

    • @karlabunns
      @karlabunns 3 роки тому +5

      It's not the shape, peeling means you're filing back and forth. You should only file in one direction.

    • @razorcatshark3223
      @razorcatshark3223 3 роки тому +6

      @@karlabunns I so wish that was the fix but I ONLY file in one direction using either glass file or very high (low abrasive 300) regular files. Much of the damage from my last salon dip in March (!) has now grown out but I still find that the corners of certain fingers tend to break or peel when I go with my preferred squoval shape. Am experimenting with a more rounded shape despite my aesthetic preference to see if they are less prone to issues.

    • @plainroz6771
      @plainroz6771 3 роки тому +9

      That happens to me as well, I bought a nail strengthener and it's worked wonders. Maybe you could try one of those and see how it turns out

    • @NellenelleForSure
      @NellenelleForSure 3 роки тому +5

      @@razorcatshark3223 Definitely invest in a strengthener. I too only file in one direction and yet the pro in this video files back and forth & up and down 👀. My preferred shapes are oval & almond. They break much faster than when I have them squared though.
      (Annoying detail: My ring and pinky nails naturally grow oval while the rest grow square. The oval nails grow much slower than the squares as well. So I rlly baby them when they grow out. Takes too long to come back when they break. 😩 I shaped them all square for consistency/uniformity but it doesn't flatter my hands IMO.
      That said, we just have poor quality nails that need some fortifying lol. On top of using strengthening polishes, last month I went weeks with no polish but oiling my nails and I believe there has been improvement. I guess dry nails break easily.

  • @jenn74610
    @jenn74610 3 роки тому +1

    I've mostly shaped mine round but I am not sure if that is the right shape for my nail shape.

  • @vantae4977
    @vantae4977 3 роки тому +2

    So i need to make it longer before i shaped it?

    • @Perrihan
      @Perrihan 3 роки тому +4

      I think it makes it way easier if the nails are long

  • @AnnieNugget
    @AnnieNugget 9 місяців тому +1

    Anyone have any advice on how to file nails from scratch? My nails were super super short, I haven’t cut them in a couple weeks just so they have some length. They’re still not as long and well maintained like in the video, but enough where I can begin to shape them. Any tips moving forward?

    • @Seafairi
      @Seafairi 7 місяців тому

      @AnnieNugget I'm two months late lol but when I cut my nails super super short, I wait for them to grow out a bit so I can smooth the jagged parts of my nail. As my nails grow longer, I slowly round out the shape over the weeks. I can't stand squares bc the corners have caused me to bleed. Also, moisturize your hands if you can every night. That helps a lot for the growth and flexibility of the nails

  • @hengma1798
    @hengma1798 2 роки тому +1

    My natural nail is square hehe

  • @nickiboyle9077
    @nickiboyle9077 7 місяців тому

    The links are broken

  • @AvaniPhangureh456
    @AvaniPhangureh456 Рік тому

    An easier why is to take a nail clipper and then shape it to whatever shape you want and then file it 1:09

  • @sunithagijibinkar4392
    @sunithagijibinkar4392 2 роки тому

    I don't know what is my nails shape because I doesn't have have any straight or curved one they are zig zag 🙁 can any one tell me the solution

  • @anushkasheeesh1872
    @anushkasheeesh1872 3 роки тому +3

    What shape r y'all goin for... Mention here 👇🏻

  • @tarinsultana2008
    @tarinsultana2008 3 роки тому +3

    Haha i have all shaped nail in my hand. lmao

  • @maddielovesjesus
    @maddielovesjesus Рік тому

    0:25

  • @Moosetta
    @Moosetta Рік тому

    A dark background would make it easier to see the white nail tip

  • @mari2869
    @mari2869 Рік тому

    My nail shape is very.. interesting..it goes like this \_/ and i got no clue why because it wasnt like that before does anybody know why or how to fix that? 😭

  • @samsara801
    @samsara801 2 роки тому +11

    Who decided that filming white cuticles with a white nail file on a white background would be a good idea?!

    • @lj6079
      @lj6079 8 місяців тому

      Just what I was thinking too

  • @ejconsista680
    @ejconsista680 2 роки тому

    Pogi ko po

  • @user-vc7xo3mh3x
    @user-vc7xo3mh3x 3 роки тому +17

    Helpful but the music is too loud and noisy

  • @StrongAndRaw
    @StrongAndRaw 2 роки тому

    I have been taught to NEVER saw nails like you are...???

  • @seyfertjoshmapisa6867
    @seyfertjoshmapisa6867 2 роки тому

    The fact why everyone is watching this is because of school work and not going to be a step-by-step guide or whatever to be used for real life representation

  • @afreakingtree
    @afreakingtree Рік тому

    Those nails are so flat and perfect for filing

  • @Shorts-fv5yg
    @Shorts-fv5yg 3 роки тому +3

    Omg.... Is that demi lovato??????

    • @Lafalot54
      @Lafalot54 Рік тому

      What makes you say that?

    • @Shorts-fv5yg
      @Shorts-fv5yg Рік тому

      Weit I don't remember typing this.......

  • @user-rm5og3dr5e
    @user-rm5og3dr5e 3 роки тому +1

    I'm here because of my module

  • @elin_
    @elin_ 9 місяців тому

    I'm so irritated, because all my nails except from the thumbs are round on the bottom, while my thumbs are square >=( And then the constant struggle to try to make the nails equally long...

  • @AvaniPhangureh456
    @AvaniPhangureh456 Рік тому +1

    Ok do you need a grow your nails out

  • @jbb8261
    @jbb8261 5 місяців тому

    Everyone complaining about the model needs to go away, some of us are cursed/blessed with long nails that grow fast! Mine are longer than hers at the start of this video and I found this extremely helpful

  • @KayteeS
    @KayteeS 3 роки тому +7

    I have wide middle finger nails and it makes no sense, SAVE ME.

    • @janasabra2593
      @janasabra2593 3 роки тому +1

      Same sis 😭

    • @MsKJackson831
      @MsKJackson831 3 роки тому +2

      Same. It like fans out. How do I oval that??

    • @KayteeS
      @KayteeS 3 роки тому +3

      @@MsKJackson831 I literally thought I was the only one who had this issue 😭 Everytime I shape my nails i do all of them oval or rounded and the middle finger has to be square. It makes no sense when the rest are perfect.

  • @xXluluchanelXx
    @xXluluchanelXx 3 місяці тому

    oh my gosh, don't use clippers and don't see-saw the file back and forth like that...

  • @kerryroyal7489
    @kerryroyal7489 5 місяців тому

    Wow, white on white on white makes it hard to watch & complete the image on screen.....not a good tutorial sorry

  • @herbie3939
    @herbie3939 Рік тому

    I don't think ur supposed to saw and go front to back like that .. how can this person be teaching this on opi UA-cam? I'm a lay person regarding nails but even I know this.. 😳

  • @devashreetapale7314
    @devashreetapale7314 3 роки тому +1

    U can't say these to violinist 😑

  • @sebumpostmortem
    @sebumpostmortem 11 місяців тому

    First: Is this a human or a Disney princess?
    Second: Already having almonds filed from the root on the sides is not the best way to teach how to file from the very beginning.
    A non so extreamly perfect model with naturally grown nails would have been more helpful.