Trapezoidal nail shape: features and manicure design options
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The shape of the nails plays an important role in the design of a manicure. Often, girls, trying to create the perfect design on their own, lose sight of the features of the genetic structure and focus on the classic image. The result of this approach is usually disastrous. An inappropriate nail shape immediately catches the eye and spoils the impression even with perfect decor.
But this doesn't mean you can't get the perfect manicure at home. Just for the best result, you should know some of the features of processing nail plates.
Features of shape correction based on the type of nail plate
Currently, depending on the materials used, there are two most popular and sought-after types of extensions – acrylic and gel. Each of them has a number of advantages and disadvantages, and, therefore, disputes between fans of one and the other technology do not subside. Most often, the choice is made based on the characteristics of the nail plate. For some, gel holds better, for others - acrylic. Read more about the features, advantages and disadvantages of each type of extension.
Acrylic coating
Gel coating
Gel coating, unlike acrylic, cannot harden on its own. For these purposes, it is necessary to use a special lamp. In addition, acrylic coating is much more resistant to external damage. At the same time, the gel does not have such a strong chemical smell as acrylic. These two areas have one thing in common: any build-up sooner or later requires correction.
The natural nail, on which the artificial material rests, grows at an approximate rate of 0.8-1 mm per week. Thus, by the 3rd week its base will differ from the general nail plate. In addition to the purely aesthetic side, untimely correction can cause significant harm in the form of cracks, loss of strength and brittleness of the nails. Therefore, how responsibly you approach this issue directly depends on their health, as well as the quality of your manicure as a whole.
Features of the nail shape
The classic and most successful shape is considered oval. It perfectly lengthens the fingers and emphasizes thin hands. However, this is not given to everyone by nature.
There are other forms:
- round;
- square;
- rectangular;
- trapezoidal.
In each of these options it is possible to choose a suitable design and correctly adjust the existing shape.
The most difficult surface to process is the trapezoidal surface. The nail, narrow at the base and widening towards the tip, does not allow a nail file to give it the desired straight shape. But even in such a situation, there is a way to correct its appearance.
Experts recommend performing the correction constantly, as this will allow you to achieve a stable, although not complete, effect.
Basic shapes of the nail plate
Any master knows that the procedure for correcting extended nails has a number of specific features depending on the type of nail plate of their clients. According to the growth trend, nails are conventionally divided into three types:
- straight growing;
- growing upward or springboard-shaped;
- growing downwards or pecking;
There is another type - a nail plate that is twisted or growing to the side. Such deformation exists both on its own and in combination with the three types described above.
- As practice shows, there are not so many owners of the first type. If you are lucky enough to be on this list, then you can rest easy. Correction, regardless of the type of coating, will not be difficult for the master, even if he did not carry out the extension procedure initially. There will be no problems at all with restoring the nail architecture.
- If your nail plate, as it grows, curls downwards like a griffin’s claws, then you are the owner of the pecking type. There may be several reasons for this anomaly. Congenital characteristics, injuries sustained, bruises and other mechanical damage, lack of vitamins, water imbalance, viral fungal diseases. In some cases, such curvature is almost invisible. You may not even be aware of this feature, especially if you prefer square or oval nail shapes and don't tend to grow them too long. For those whose choice falls on the fashionable “stiletto” or “almond”, the downward growth of the nail plate becomes more noticeable.
- Another physiological feature that has become a real challenge for manicurists is the springboard type. This nail plate, as it grows, rises to the top. Most often, they also have a trapezoidal shape, expanding towards the edge, which does not make the work of the master any easier. If your nails have a similar shape, then you know firsthand how difficult it is to find a competent nail technician who can cope with such a task. What are the ways to correct such a situation and what are the features of correcting such a nail plate? Let's start with the reasons. Among them are genetic predisposition, possible trauma (in this case, the nail plate may return to its original form over time) or viral skin diseases, which can also lead to such deformation. There is an opinion that children who like to bite their nails can also achieve a similar result. There is no scientific basis for this fact. If a similar story happened to you, share it in the comments.
- And finally, the last type of nail deformity is curled or growing to the side. The first subspecies is perhaps more common. Curling of the nail plate is a problem that manifests itself as it grows. There are many reasons for its occurrence. Most often, the nail file is used incorrectly when, when filing the side parts, it is placed too deep. The second reason is thin and soft nails - something you probably encounter every day. In this case, you should not get carried away with grinding and polishing. This will only lead to further thinning of the plate. The third reason is aggressive manicure products. These can be regular varnishes, bases, nuclear acetone for nail polish remover, etc. If, after using any products, the nail plate begins to curl into a tube, stop using them without hesitation. It is unknown how to deal with this problem, other than trying to eliminate its causes. However, if you succeeded, share your experience in the comments.
How to fix it at home?
To correct the trapezoidal shape of the nails, it is necessary to eliminate too short surface treatment and get rid of the habit of biting nails, if any. These two factors have a significant influence on the expansion of the plate at the top.
It is also important when processing the cuticle to push it with a special stick from top to base. This will prevent the side ridges from interfering with the work surface, and will cause the nail to expand a little more at the bottom. The shape will begin to resemble the classic oval.
In order for the cuticle to look well-groomed and grow more slowly, it is necessary to soften it before each procedure. And after treatment, be sure to moisturize the tissue with a nourishing cream. But in order to narrow the upper borders of the nail, periodic filing of its lateral ends is performed. This visually reduces the width of the tip.
Adjustment by extension
A modern and effective way to correct the appearance of a trapezoid is extensions.
Salons often recommend adding plates to the form. But for home use, acrylic coating is better, as it is easier to do.
This method has several significant disadvantages, the main one of which is the thinning of the nail. After regular, even well-executed, acrylic coating, the nail becomes thinner over its entire surface. This spoils the appearance of the weakened ends, which bend downwards as they grow.
Design ideas
When your nails are naturally trapezoidal in shape, a manicure for a short or at least medium length would be an ideal option.
Let's look at a few ideas that will make life easier for those with trapezoids.
- A combination of dark and light shades can visually lengthen the work surface. A manicure with geometry is best suited for these purposes. A wide, straight strip of polish applied down the middle in a dark tone will create the impression of a straight nail and hide the flaring side tips.
- A minimalist manicure would also be an excellent solution. Here you can apply a pattern of several vertical stripes, which will also set a direct direction for the entire decor.
- Nude tones also look good on short nails. They will create the impression of neatness and well-groomed. This can be an excellent solution for everyday work, business style.
- The use of bright varnish is also acceptable. But if the surface is completely covered, it is better to choose a varnish with glitter. This will help not to focus on the shape thanks to the overflow.
- Fashionable types of designs suitable for trapezoidal nails are also moon manicure and French manicure. When creating French-style decor, you should use the classic white tip design. A light shade will hide the expansion at the top of the nail.
Tips for transforming trapezoidal nail shapes are waiting for you in the next video.
Source of the article: https://vplate.ru/manikyur/trapecievidnoj-formy/
The romance of oval nails
Oval, rounded nails indicate sentimental nature. People with this shape of the nail plate have their head in the clouds and idealize the world. These are the Don Quixotes of our time, who do not tolerate injustice in any form. Girls with such nails are very vulnerable and cannot tolerate cruelty.
Nowadays it is difficult to completely determine a person’s character by the shape of their nails, due to the fact that modern materials provide us with the opportunity to simulate any shape. However, you should not think that by getting the nail shape right you can change your character. Only the form given by nature speaks about your personality traits.
It's no secret that nails can help not only with determining character, but also with diagnosing a person's health status. To find out what your body wants to tell you, reflexologists recommend carefully studying your manicure, looking at each finger.
So, if, after taking a closer look at your nails, you find transverse grooves, this may indicate problems with the spine and joints. Light or white transverse stripes may indicate the presence of chronic polyarthritis and intestinal problems. If the stripes are yellow or brown, you should pay attention to the kidneys. It is also worth paying close attention to the kidneys if the nail on the ring finger has suddenly changed its color or shape.
The bluish color of the nails indicates a problem with the lungs or with the heart and blood vessels.
Strongly convex nails, like lenses, also indicate lung disease.
Very flat nails and at the same time the light hole at the base is practically invisible - a bell to visit a cardiologist.
The nail has turned yellow or yellow spots have appeared - it is worth checking the liver, as this may be evidence of impaired fat metabolism. Has acquired a very red tint - check your blood pressure, it could be hypertension. White spots that appear indicate the need to check your blood sugar levels.
An interesting fact is that nails are renewed every nine months. Knowing this, you can determine what diseases you have had recently. We divide the nail plate into nine parts and look for the above-described signs of disease. Each part will correspond to approximately one month of life. The part at the very base is the very near future, the middle part is 4-4.5 months ago, and at the very edge of the nail the period is more than six months ago.
The main thing to remember is that problems with nails should not be masked, but treated.
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How to fix it at home
Proper correction of a wide nail can make a manicure neat and feminine, but for this you need to pay attention to the peculiarities of the technique.
As a standard, you should find out the reason why the nail bed is wide. This is not always due to the girl’s genetic predisposition; sometimes the defect occurs due to the habit of biting nails, then it will have to be eliminated.
First, treat your hands and the tools you use with an antiseptic, and then you can start:
- Adjust the shape of the free edge with a file. Sharp corners should not be left, but from the beginning of the free edge (without touching the nail bed itself), eliminate the widening of the surface.
- Apply the remover to the cuticle.
- After a minute, use an orange stick or a metal pusher to move away the keratinized epidermis and lift its regrown part.
- Cut the cuticle with nippers or nail scissors; its base should be pushed back as far as possible and pressed against the nail.
- Use buff to polish the surface, removing uneven surfaces and cosmetic defects.
Extensions for wide nails
To make wide nails look neat, it is recommended to wear them with a long free edge, but not all manicures are predisposed to growing in length, which is why girls often resort to extensions.
Extensions are an effective procedure for eliminating wide nail beds, but be careful when doing it so that the work looks organic and natural.
Extensions can be done using forms or tips, depending on your convenience. And acrylic gel is used as a basis for extending the plate due to its increased strength and wear resistance. However, keep in mind that frequent use of acrylic in manicure gradually thins the surface.
However, wide-based extensions have several features that should be taken into account:
- A wide nail is an excellent basis for fixing artificial turf. The work will remain in the same condition for a long time;
- When performing extensions, make sure that the shape of the plate is perfectly even, since the tips bent down will only spoil the condition of the nails;
- The extension will look natural if the length of the free edge does not exceed the size of the nail. Standard wide nails are quite short, so it is not recommended to make the work too long;
- Gel polish leaking to the side rollers is the main enemy of corrective extensions, since they will only highlight the width of the nail bed, emphasizing the girl’s original problem. It is better to apply several layers of decorative coating than one thick one that will spread over the surface.
To prevent the width of the nail bed from being noticeable, many women resort to extensions, but when doing it, be careful - the result of the work does not always look natural.
Fashionable nail polish colors 2021
Talented nail artists and salons are sharing inspiring designs on Instagram every day, and your favorite polish brands are constantly creating stunning new colors. Fashion trends in colors and shades of nail design are closely related to the current tones of colors popular in clothing. New colors are announced every year by the Pantone Color Institute, which is the global authority on color communication.
Today we will look at the most fashionable nail polish colors of 2021, which will somehow be relevant in the spring-summer and autumn-winter seasons.
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- Amber Orange - Looks chic with a matte top and adds stunning visual appeal to the color.
- Sand is a beautiful pastel color that goes with any style.
- Saw pink is a delicate and at the same time very stylish shade of varnish.
- Sky blue is a beautiful calm shade, reminiscent of a clear blue sky, giving a feeling of serenity and tranquility.
- Red-brown is the perfect nail polish shade for fall 2021 manicure.
- Nude pink is a muted pink polish shade that can be paired with many types of nail designs.
- Lime yellow is the most luscious and popular shade of nail polish for summer manicure, you should definitely try it this season.
- Muted red is a rich and complex red shade that, thanks to its muted sound, will fit perfectly into any wardrobe.
- Purple-violet is a chic shade of nail polish for any time of year.
- Coral is the trending nail polish color in 2021.
- White is a classic nail polish color, without which not a single season in nail art can do.
- Mint - this season, mint nail polish color is back in trend, as well as in clothes.
- Raspberry is a rich, stylish nail polish shade for the 2021 season.
You can see all these shades of varnish in our article on the latest manicure design techniques for the 2021 season.
Current nail shape 2021
- Almond-shaped nails have thin sides that taper towards the end and a rounded tip. While this chic shape won't work on short nails, it looks great on longer ones. Almond nails are also ideal for adding subtlety to wide fingers to create the appearance of thin hands.
- Oval nails are ideal for subtly lengthening short and wide fingers. This shape can also be used to make wide nail beds appear thinner and longer.
- A square nail shape with straight edges and a rectangular tip looks neat and stylish. This shape is ideal for short nail lengths. Square shaped nails are especially suitable for those with thin hands and long, thin fingers.
