You already know that one of the most important components of a great manicure is the shape of the nails. Of course, there is no dispute about tastes, and each representative of the fair sex has her own preferences in this matter. There are forms that have a fairly narrow circle of admirers, and vice versa - there are options that almost all girls like. So square nails belong to the second group, and their popularity is growing rapidly every year. What is good about the square shape of the tips, who will suit it, and most importantly - how to properly give it to the nails? You will find answers to all these questions in our article.

Why do many nail art lovers believe that a square is perfect shape? There are several reasons. Firstly, square nails really look very beautiful, delicate and elegant on the hands, emphasizing the manicure of their owner. Secondly, it is quite simple to make a square on the nails correctly from a technical point of view - this is not an almond-shaped shape that requires scrupulous work on geometric proportions. Thirdly, everyone’s favorite jacket and many other designs with a neat pattern, rhinestones, sparkles and other decor look incomparable on square tips, as you can see for yourself by reading the photo gallery at the end of the article. But before you make a square shape of the nails, you must be sure that it will harmoniously complement your image.

Who is the perfect square shape?

It is extremely rare to find universal solutions in manicure, and this issue is no exception. The square shape of the nails is perfect option for girls with long and thin fingers. The square will visually shorten the fingers and make your hands more miniature and graceful. Accordingly, square tips are not suitable for girls with fairly massive fingers and a small nail bed, as they can unsuccessfully emphasize aesthetic imperfections. What are the objective advantages of the square shape?

• The simplest form in execution that even beginners in nail art can make on their nails.
• The best option for a French manicure. French is an eternal classic, and in 2014 the design does not lose its relevance. If you want your nails to look elegant and stylish, then square tips are a good choice.
• The square does not require a large length of nails. Do you remember that the trend of 2014 is the most natural and natural manicure? Square nails small and middle length will look not only beautiful, but also fashionable!

Square Nail Technique

If you are sure that the square will successfully complement your manicure, then it's time to learn how to square your nails. First of all, you should prepare the necessary tools. You will need:

• Manicure tweezers (knipsers) or scissors with straight blades.
• Nailfile.

The technology for squaring nails is very simple. Be sure that everything will turn out right for you, and just follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. First of all, you need to trim the free edge of the nail to the desired length. Try to do it in one movement - in a straight line. For these purposes, nail clippers (knipsers) are ideal, which allow you to act quickly and correctly. You can also use nail scissors with straight blades, but the tool must be well sharpened. A matter of taste and habit, the main thing is an excellent result.
2. Next, take a file and process the free edge. Traditional advice for using the tool: always file your nails in the same direction. This will help to avoid delamination of the tips and damage to the nail plate. Especially attentive should be those girls whose nails are not distinguished by strength and health. It is important to file the square tips so that they are perfectly even. It is very easy to check this. Attach a nail file or any flat object to the free edge - the corners should be in line.
3. Your next task is to file the sides of the nail. With gentle movements, work the file along a line parallel to the direction of nail growth. Within a few seconds, your tips will take on the shape of a square. The geometry is extremely simple - there is simply nowhere to make a mistake.
4. If necessary, polish the nail plate with a special buff, then rinse your hands with warm water to wash off the remaining dust from them. At the end of the procedure, moisturize the skin with a nourishing cream.

Of course, reading step-by-step instructions is often not enough, so we bring to your attention helpful video a lesson in which you will clearly see how to make a square shape of nails.

As you can see, everything is very simple. But the square shape has its own characteristics, which should always be remembered. Having designed a square on natural nails, you will need to adjust it every 3-4 days so that the outlines are not lost and the fingers look elegant and neat. It is not difficult at all, because the adjustment only takes a few minutes.

The main catch is that square nails, due to their sharp edges, can cling to hair, clothes, and everything that comes to your hand. For many girls, this causes serious discomfort. But there is a very simple solution to this problem. In such situations, you can soften the square outlines a little, making the nails less sharp and angular. Such an elegant and graceful shape is called "Soft Square". This is a silhouette of nails that is more convenient for everyday wear, and aesthetically, the softened tips look very gentle and feminine, as you can see by looking at the photo collection that we have prepared for you.

Photo gallery of square nail designs

Having decided on the shape of your nails, you probably want to choose a design that will perfectly complement your manicure. We divided our photo gallery into two parts. First you will see what nail art looks like on classic angular nails, after which you will find out which design fits perfectly on a soft square. Whatever your tips, the best option for a square shape is, of course, a jacket. A French manicure with a pattern, rhinestones, sparkles in different color variations will look great. Drawings on square nails are best placed vertically or diagonally - this way the design will look more stylish and harmonious. In the photo you will see several interesting ideas, which you can safely embody in your manicure in 2014.

A soft square is not just considered by many girls as the standard of a delicate and feminine nail shape. The elegant design can be completed with a sophisticated pattern, shimmering glitter or sparkling rhinestones - it all depends on your mood. Try not to use too voluminous decor so as not to weigh down your elegant manicure. Special attention deserves the classic jacket on the nails in the form of a soft square. Take a look at the photo and enjoy the excellent nail art.

In 2014, the world of nail art headed for maximum naturalness and naturalness. And this means that square tips will be in trend for a long time. If you like this shape, and your nails allow you to give preference to it, feel free to proceed. In conclusion, we bring to your attention another useful video tutorial that will show you how to make square nails with soft corners. Let the manicure always be the perfect complement to your image!

The way a woman's hands look says a lot. Beautiful, well-groomed hands are a real pride. After all appearance nails also speaks of a woman's attitude to many things. Neatness, accuracy and sophistication are important features of every girl.

How to make square nails at home?

There are many ways to shape your nails. We will show you how to make square nails. While this may seem simple, it is not.

Materials and tools for manicure.

This shape gives a more sophisticated look to the hands. Nails of this shape are considered a sign of good taste. Most of all, it suits ladies with slightly plump fingers, because it visually makes them longer and thinner. But for owners of thin long fingers, this form may not be suitable. The square shape is just perfect for long nails. You can make it yourself too. To do this, you do not need a lot of special manicure tools. You will need only what, for sure, is already in your cosmetic bag:

nail file;

wire cutters;

Manicure scissors.

First of all, you need to remove the remnants of the old varnish.

Now cut the nail to the length you need. This must be done carefully, evenly and without bends. Only in this way will the desired result be obtained.

Now file your nails. There are several options. The choice depends only on your taste. You can make the edges more square, or slightly rounded.

When you have made the desired shape, it remains to choose a design that will go well with it.

Classic french manicure

French on square nails - the best option. These things seem to be made for each other. There are many interesting French design options on long square nails.

Shown here is a classic version with a floral pattern on one of the fingers. This accent looks very beautiful and bright.

Fruit manicure

Such nails will appeal to lovers of everything unusual and creative. Apple nails are made according to the French principle. The only thing that distinguishes them - instead of a white stripe - an apple. Fruit colors can be varied.

tropical nails

This manicure is a real summer miracle. To draw it is as easy as shelling pears, for this you need to alternately apply colors with a thin brush. Then cover with clear varnish.

Floral manicure

This type of pattern is as popular as fruit patterns. Decorating square nails with white daisies is a great idea, especially since such a pattern will suit

any outfit.

Gilded nails

This is a pretty pretty pattern. Not every woman will choose it. It is more suitable for solemn event than for every day. But whatever you say, it just looks perfect on square nails.

To make this design the easiest, just cover your nails with a gold base and apply black stripes with a thin brush. Add a couple of rhinestones and voila - the manicure is ready.

Manicure for real ladies

Another variation on the theme of French manicure. Delicate white in combination with black patterns looks aristocratic and very sophisticated.

"Lace"

A very unusual option, which is difficult not to pay attention. He acquires in Lately increasing popularity. The once forgotten lace is now enduring new life on the nails of fashionistas. Recommended - ?

Video. Shellac - Do Manicure at Home in 2 Minutes. Step-by-step instruction.

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

• for those whose nail surface is too wide and the nail bed is very short, you will visually emphasize the flaws;
• owners of narrow nails, since it simply will not work to achieve a square;
• for those who have a wide palm, and fingers lacking elegance, the square will significantly weight 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.

But for those who have thin fingers and an elongated brush, you can safely wear such nails.

At the same time, one should 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.

Required tools and supplies

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

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

Preparation for the procedure

In addition to acquiring tools, you should properly prepare for the procedure. Although the "square" is easy enough to perform, 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 qualitatively preparing them for the formation of a square. In this case, the manicure will be more durable, and the shape will not change. To enhance the effect, you can use acrylic powder.

In any case, before the procedure, it is necessary to undergo a course of healing for nails, since brittle, thinned plates look very sloppy and unaesthetic.

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

Step-by-step instructions for execution

This form 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 one you will have to be more careful when wearing it, since the sharp corner often catches on foreign objects (for example, clothes), which leads to cracks and other damage to the nails.

Making a square shape at home is quite simple. You can give this look to absolutely any original form of nails.

It is realistic to form a square both from rounded nails, and to make it 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 spread the nails with a special cream for moisturizing hands and nails, you can also hold the nails in a solution of sea salt or in a bath with other products;
• determine the length of the final nail and in one motion cut the edge strictly parallel to the base, leaving a couple of millimeters for the subsequent cut;

• cut the edges with a finely abrasive nail 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 finely abrasive nail 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 accurate harmonious selection of visually identical roundness. Everything is as simple as possible here, especially since a square nail can be absolutely any length. However, nail art masters do not recommend wearing too long squares. The best options are nails of medium length and short.

If you decide to achieve a square shape from a rounded (oval or round), then first cut off the upper edge of the nail until a straight line is formed.

Then carefully shape the corners, they will have to be slightly rounded, since it is unlikely that you will be able to form a perfectly clear straight line, without bumps.

As the nails begin to grow, they should be periodically adjusted to the new, desired shape until they reach required size to form perfect right angles afterwards.

As you can see, the procedure for decorating square nails is quite simple even for home conditions. This form has many advantages:

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

Care Secrets

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

• pick up high-quality files, one of which you always carry in your purse to quickly file a chip and prevent a hook from forming;
• when adjusting nails, in no case do not make movements with a nail file in different directions;
• nails must be dry;

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

The most difficult, according to 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. The file in the process of giving the desired shape must be held so that it is in a parallel position to the base of the nail. You need to follow this throughout the entire manipulation.

The tool must be straight, only with such a file it will be possible to form a clear, absolutely right angle.

Make blank stencils for each nail in advance, then simply match the plate and this stencil. Enough to spend 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 later need to be removed.

The advice of nail art masters concerns not only the formation of nails and their further care, but also the choice of a suitable design. It is extremely important to choose the right design for a square nail so that it looks organic, not bulky 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 suitable only for the perfect shape of the limbs - a long hand and long fingers. Here is a medium-sized square less capricious, it is one of the most best options, but the initial length of the plate should allow it to be formed. This shape will visually stretch the nails and fingers.

As for the design, as mentioned above, it must necessarily be aimed at visual stretching. This will help, for example, the canonical French manicure, while the edge is slightly shifted above the natural one.

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

Great for not very long squares of the "gradient" and "ombre" technique. Smooth stretching creates an illusion of length. It must be done vertically, smoothly moving from light to dark shade, visually narrowing the nail as much as possible. Suitable and geometric compositions, which are now at the peak of popularity, or rather, stripes and lines. They should be placed vertically. Any horizontal drawings and patterns are strictly not recommended for use with a square shape of the nail plate.

Everything in a woman should be perfect, including nails. There are a lot of secrets and how to make them elegant, because well-groomed nails with elegant manicure are a sign of the beauty's good taste and her attention to herself.

Marigold interesting design in themselves are stylish accessory However, they still have to be comfortable and not interfere with work and life.

There are several basic forms nail plate: rounded, pointed and square.

Why are square nails good?

• Versatility. Square nails will decorate almost any fingers and will be appropriate at home, at work, and at ceremonial receptions. They look neat and at the same time impressive and elegant.
• Convenience. The square shape for nails is the most practical. Cut in this way, they are less likely to break and look natural and healthy. For a housewife busy with household chores and a young mother caring for a baby, a square manicure is the only worthy alternative radical nail cutting
• Health. Nail plates cut with a square do not exfoliate and become stronger. You can recommend a similar manicure as a remedy for brittle brittle nails
• Style. Choosing a design for square nails is very simple. Any nail art will look great on the nails of this form. In addition, the safety of manicure is much higher.
• Simplicity. To make a neat square trimming of nails, there is no need to run to a beauty salon, you can handle it yourself

Who are suitable?

• Given the strengthening property of a square manicure, it suits everyone. Especially recommended for beauties whose nails exfoliate and often break.
• If we are talking about aesthetic appeal, then you should pay attention to the fact that the square shape of the nail plates can visually shorten the fingers. Therefore, for owners of short and plump fingers and palms, a round-shaped manicure is more recommended.
If the knuckles are large and protruding strongly, square nails will accentuate them even more.
• Absolutely flat nails will look like "shoulder blades", and strongly curved downwards can resemble the claws of predatory animals.
• Let's not forget about the strong half of humanity. For male manicure, the square shape is optimal.

different squares

If the shape of a real sharp square does not suit the fingers or just does not like / uncomfortable, you should try the "soft square", a transitional form between a square and a rounded nail. In this case, the sharp tips of the nail are rounded.

A soft square is not as effective as a sharp one, but much more practical and convenient.

A square nail does not have to be long; in a short version, it also looks stylish.

How to make a square manicure?

Very simple. And for this, it is not even necessary to contact the services of a professional master.

Short and long

It is not difficult to give a square (and any other) shape to initially long nails.

If the nails are short and at the same time have a rounded or pointed edge, you will first have to grow them a little, gradually changing the shape of the nail plate to the desired one.

Square pedicure

If the square shape of the nails on the hands is only one of the options and is chosen based on the desire of the woman, then for the toenails it is the only possible one. There is only one alternative to the square shape of a pedicure - ingrown nails!

The toenails are always cut evenly, the corners are not cut off, they are allowed to be neatly filed.

Nail care

In order for the nails to always retain a beautiful and even shape, they need to be regularly looked after.

Once every few days, it is required to carefully treat the nail plate soft nail file checking the edge for evenness.

Usage cosmetic oils or a special one will make the manicure healthy and durable.

Video instruction of manicure

Square-shaped nails are now at the peak of popularity, and any fashionista can make this stylish manicure on her own. See the video for how easy it is.

The shape of the nail plate has undergone several fashionable changes and settled on a soft square. Her nails are not quite square, the corners are smoothed. The line of the free edge is slightly convex, similar to the oval version, but more gentle. On many posters of well-known manufacturers of varnishes and gels, this form of nails is depicted.

Soft square - comfortable and beautiful

When girls began to wear a square came into fashion. These are the edges of the nail parallel to the side rollers and the free edge sawn perpendicular to them. In many ways, it was determined by tips.

This option was inconvenient to wear: the tips immediately began to touch everything that was possible, and quickly broke off. It was necessary to wash your hair and put on tights very carefully. In the first case, the hair could suffer, in the second - tights. And the clients began to ask their masters to round off the sharp tips a little.

Why is the free edge line slightly arched? There is a reason for this too. Usually, those who are not used to doing their own manicure at home choose a short semicircular nail shape. A soft square of them will be made by the master in the salon if the girl comes to his appointment. It just won't work anymore. Almost all men and children have such nails. The hyponychium (skin under the nail in the zone of the free edge), with constant rounding of the tips, stops growing in these places, and the nail bed has a semicircular shape. Those who wear long nails have a straight nail bed at the free edge.

A soft square is a nail shape that can flatten the nail bed. The tissue under the nail will recover in the corners and the hyponychium will take on a straight shape. Or rather, not a straight line, but the shape of a slightly convex arc.

If the nails are of medium length

When the nails are healthy and strong, you can grow any length. But for permanent wear, the shape of the nails "soft square" is recommended. The photo clearly demonstrates how beautiful handles look with such nails. The length may be different, but the essence remains the same: nails approaching a natural healthy shape. They are durable, they can print, take coins from the table, do all homework. It's no surprise that after the classic square has stepped aside, they're so popular.

Oval nails also hold positions, but they are less comfortable. They are more difficult to care for and keep their shape. When one nail is broken, when you have to file it, it starts to get out of the picture. Because it will no longer be possible to make the same arc as on the others. It will turn out more gentle. With the shape of the “soft square” nail, this does not happen. She always manages to file just like everyone else.

Any design looks beautiful on such nails. The French is expressive, the white line runs parallel to the line of the free edge and looks very natural. It matches modern paper strips for French, it is very convenient for self-application at home.

Plus, it's easy to keep tidy. It is not surprising that more and more girls are choosing the soft square nail shape for themselves.

When the plates grow, and this is an average of one millimeter per week, this does not affect the shape of the free edge. For comparison: oval shape I have to fix it at home a week after visiting the salon, she “moves out”. There is nothing to say about a sharp square. The ends are difficult to save, they touch objects and break off.

Soft square nail shape: photo

How to make a smooth and beautiful edge of the nail so that this line is repeated on all fingers? There is a special technology for this. When the file is moved to the right and left parallel to the cuticle zone, the convex arc will turn out to be more or less steep, depending on the angle of the file.

If the angle of inclination is almost zero, that is, the file is perpendicular to the nail bed, then the cut will be straight. If you put it at an angle of 45 degrees, then there will be an oval. For a soft square, the angle of inclination of the file should be slightly less than 30 degrees. To do this, the master first cuts off the excess length, then tilts the file slightly towards himself and continues to work. A few strokes - and the form is ready. You can be sure that all nails will have the same edge.

Technique for performing a "soft square"

The picture below shows the basic nail shapes. These are almond, round, square, soft square (formerly called "oval-square") and oval.

For processing nails, it is necessary to prepare suitable tools. It will not work simply, using scissors or a nail clipper, to make a similar free edge on all ten nail plates. This work is for a professional manicure file. It is good to choose it in a specialized store, with a grit of 180 (this is an indicator of abrasive in a square centimeter). You will also need a 240 grit buff.

The procedure is as follows:

1. The excess length is removed. The movement of the file from the side of the master is perpendicular to the axis of the finger. There is no saw blade tilt.
2. The excess width of the nail of the free edge in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe rollers is removed. Landmark - the width of the cuticle zone.
3. The file is placed as in paragraph 1, but the upper edge is tilted towards itself (from the side of the master). Three or four movements are made with a file, for which the length will not go away, and the ends of the free edge will slightly rise up.
4. Sharp corners are smoothed out with a file, which is placed at an angle of 45 degrees. One or two strokes, no more. We don't need an oval.
5. The free edge is treated with a 240 grit buff. At the same time sawdust is removed from under the nail.

By following these instructions sequentially, it is easy to figure out how to make a "soft square" nail shape.

Difficulties that may be encountered

If the manicure is done regularly, no difficulties will arise. But there are some points to be aware of:

• If the nails have not been processed for a long time, the side ridges may be too large and rough. You can walk on them with a file, pushing the roller with your fingers and making slow movements in one direction (down to the free edge).
• If the nails form an arch, then you can slightly reduce the width from the sides so that when viewed from the side they do not fall down.
• Pterygium (the skin that is on the nail) may prevent the sides from being filed. Then it should be carefully removed, after pushing it with a pusher and cutting it off with tweezers.

How to deal with uncomfortable nails

A soft square is a nail shape in which the sides are parallel. If the corners are cut too deep (for example, the girl used to bite her nails), then it will be very difficult to complete this form. There is only one way out: cut off a little free edge, even if this reduces the nail bed.

It is permissible to slightly correct the formula: file the sides not so parallel and slightly increase the bend of the arc of the free edge. Here, of course, there are limits: the human eye can catch where there is still a square, and where there is already an oval.

Who does not fit this form

Among those who will not be able to wear such a uniform, people with a very thin nail plate. If you do not strengthen such nails, the tips will definitely break off. The same applies to those who work with solvents, detergents, paper, earth and work without gloves. Too much drying of the nails leads to their brittleness, even if they have a good thickness by nature. They fit better round form nails.

If the nails are trapezoidal, that is, they expand strongly towards the free edge, choose the “soft square” nail shape for short natural nails fail.

If the nails exfoliate and therefore lose their beautiful corners, it’s good to file the tips right away, with broken nails, urgently do a manicure and shorten the length. Typically, creases form near the side ridges and run parallel to the free edge. This means that the nail cannot withstand the load. In this case, it must be shortened.

There is always a way out

You can always find a way to make the shape of the nails "soft square". If it was not possible to complete it by filing, you can increase the length and then you will definitely get the ideal shape. At the same time, trapezoidal nails will be pressed with special tweezers, forming a beautiful arch, and the side ridges will become parallel.

Try to make such nails for yourself - and you will love the soft square for its versatility.