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

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4 жыл бұрын

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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@plainroz6771 3 жыл бұрын

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

@camillifuschini6755 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just mineeeee

@oliviaowens1148 3 жыл бұрын

literallyyyyyyy. it’s so frustrating

@Luxkyang 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr I’m so angry 😡

@jessicarodrigues433 3 жыл бұрын

My ring finger nail always is square

@ranok29 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@b.t02 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😭

@mommysid7071 10 күн бұрын

My natural length of nail is very small and I have to grow as much the size of my natural shaped size of nail and they look very gross

@homemadecreations2340 2 жыл бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@catitse2 Ай бұрын

@@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

@nailinstructor 2 жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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..

@anitsirkxo 3 жыл бұрын

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

@laila7175 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRefinedBudget 3 жыл бұрын

🖐

@naomikong580 3 жыл бұрын

Meee

@hahaitisu4890 3 жыл бұрын

yes us and our toe thumbs 😩

@naomikong580 3 жыл бұрын

@@hahaitisu4890 😌✨😂

@Raje617 5 ай бұрын

Medical terminology is a club finger.

@mariadnan8803 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the tip

@mariadnan8803 3 жыл бұрын

@@v.9885 ur welcome

@darrenn. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chloexo5603 2 жыл бұрын

the way she is filing is fine actually

@darrenn. 2 жыл бұрын

@@chloexo5603 how so?

@beatrizgi 4 жыл бұрын

OMG 😮 This is the video I waited for ! 😍

@RAWmaniak Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you so much.

@aubreybooker8566 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@crystalsaphrias 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

@@jasminmulla4789......yes.

@illegalhedgehog 5 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@candicejohnson9094 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like demi lovato’s voice lol

@jaydileejafta8336 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@hanaraki.08 3 жыл бұрын

True

@kageyamasmiling 2 жыл бұрын

OMG YES

@guadalupebatana 2 жыл бұрын

Just noticed it haha

@chassdato-on3348 2 жыл бұрын

yaaaaaas hahaha

@melinabee3 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful for doing my own nails, thanks !

@annaneely1176 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful nail shapes 😍

@MsStephanieJane31 2 жыл бұрын

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

@masoomazaidi5 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips!!!!

@jeangriffin2536 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching your video on how to shaped nails.

@valentinaacosta5578 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ellie04026 3 жыл бұрын

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

@chailatte8087 3 жыл бұрын

round or oval

@mclichyuanancheta2974 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you inspired more people ❤❤

@LittleMissCuki Жыл бұрын

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

@NatalieeeJayna 3 жыл бұрын

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

@justsomegirlwithoutamustache 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kaladewikumar1567 3 жыл бұрын

@danicarakic2270 3 жыл бұрын

tyy

@uniteddancestyles3852 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lolathebunny6735 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ou

@vamiko5026 2 жыл бұрын

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

@varya_klimova 9 ай бұрын

These are perfect nails you can shape it easily

@janasabra2593 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Surferchick90265 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant x✨💗

@shamsadbegum1451 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 2nd one💖💖💖💖💖💖

@daniellaNicole0 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful

@nanphyo8339 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much

@TheFearlessGirl108 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@studybuddy. 3 жыл бұрын

Should have done this over a black cloth. Good tho

@madisonbrannon8490 3 жыл бұрын

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

@prekshashah8507 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and on point thanks

@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын

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

@varshakolhe8615 2 жыл бұрын

What is a buffer useful for?

@elenachew7345 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NellenelleForSure 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@crystalsaphrias 8 ай бұрын

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!

@sevimavyuzen9765 2 жыл бұрын

oval style suits these hands 👍

@dania2365 2 жыл бұрын

Is nail file same like buffer?

@thebeautyhub2351 2 жыл бұрын

I have the samee filer that uhhh are using

@LampifiedOrangePillowcase 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna grow my nails 😃

@SupremeQUEEN668 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AnnieNugget 10 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

@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

@jenn74610 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vantae4977 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Perrihan 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sunithagijibinkar4392 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nickiboyle9077 8 ай бұрын

The links are broken

@pachyalee7514 3 жыл бұрын

4:35

@hengma1798 2 жыл бұрын

My natural nail is square hehe

@razorcatshark3223 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Good question 🤔. I as well struggle with that

@karlabunns 3 жыл бұрын

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

@razorcatshark3223 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@tarinsultana2008 3 жыл бұрын

Haha i have all shaped nail in my hand. lmao

@kritieedee6025 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dakshitasehrawat8605 Жыл бұрын

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

@Lafalot54 Жыл бұрын

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

@mari2869 Жыл бұрын

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? 😭

@Moosetta Жыл бұрын

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

@AvaniPhangureh456 Жыл бұрын

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

@DY-lz1et 3 жыл бұрын

We can hear u sis , no need to shout

@ejconsista680 2 жыл бұрын

Pogi ko po

@maddielovesjesus Жыл бұрын

0:25

@user-rm5og3dr5e 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here because of my module

@user-vc7xo3mh3x 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful but the music is too loud and noisy

@anushkasheeesh1872 3 жыл бұрын

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

@joiceamod 3 жыл бұрын

None of these.. Coffin or ballerina.

@lavender2943 3 жыл бұрын

Square

@buttercup3837 2 жыл бұрын

Ovall

@nicoleagostini2646 2 жыл бұрын

oval

@samsara801 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lj6079 9 ай бұрын

Just what I was thinking too

@StrongAndRaw 2 жыл бұрын

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

@seyfertjoshmapisa6867 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AvaniPhangureh456 Жыл бұрын

Ok do you need a grow your nails out

@Shorts-fv5yg 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Lafalot54 Жыл бұрын

What makes you say that?

@Shorts-fv5yg Жыл бұрын

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

@afreakingtree Жыл бұрын

Those nails are so flat and perfect for filing

@elin_ 10 ай бұрын

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...

@KayteeS 3 жыл бұрын

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

@janasabra2593 3 жыл бұрын

Same sis 😭

@MsKJackson831 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KayteeS 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jbb8261 6 ай бұрын

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

@xXluluchanelXx 4 ай бұрын

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

@kerryroyal7489 6 ай бұрын

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

@herbie3939 Жыл бұрын

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

@devashreetapale7314 3 жыл бұрын

U can't say these to violinist 😑

@sebumpostmortem Жыл бұрын

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.