How to make almond shaped nails?

Almond-shaped nails provide plenty of room for design. They are chosen by many beauties around the world, which is associated with the convenience and femininity of this form. It is worthwhile to figure out how to independently make such a manicure at home, and consider the most relevant design options.

The amygdala is a cross between an oval and stylet. In order for this manicure to look concise, the free edge should be quite long. At the same time, although the tip is pointed, it is not as thin and elongated as with stylet.

Beautiful long pointed nails are suitable for any type of figure and fingers. The thing is that such a natural form visually lengthens the fingers, which makes the image graceful and delicate. It is especially worth looking at this form for ladies with chubby handles. In their case, the square is contraindicated, but the almonds will be most welcome. At the same time, even the impressive length of the free edge will not look elaborate (as with stylet).

When cutting this form, the master pays great attention to arched bending. It is easy to see if you look at the nail in a horizontal position from the side of the free edge. It is on how the bending is performed that the final result will depend. Despite the fact that the shape is pointed, it should not be deprived of the natural C-shaped arc.

The amygdala shape of the nail can be obtained in several ways. (like others). If your nails grow poorly, exfoliate and break, then you can resort to building. But most girls choose a different method - this is the use of shellac with the strengthening of the nail plate. The fact is that additional protection of the nail from kinks helps to grow the desired length. The main advantage will be the natural thickness and shape of the marigold itself.

It is worth considering step by step how to achieve this form at home.

• Remove old nail polish from the nails. If you have shellac, then you will need a special apparatus or foil.
• Make a manicure. Here we will not describe in detail all of its stages. You yourself know that it is necessary to remove the cuticle, the burrs and polish the nail plate itself.
• The length should be quite large (equal in size to or greater than the length of the nail bed itself). Cut the free edge at a right angle. So, you get the perfect square. It is better to do this with sharp nippers. In this case, the cut will be even.

• Next, you need to arm yourself with a rough nail file and cut out a trapezoidal shape, that is, your tip should not be too sharp. It is from this form that in the future it is easiest to get almonds. For this stage, you can take a rather rough nail file, as this will speed up the process. Do not use scissors or nippers to create a trapezoid. One awkward movement will ruin the whole manicure.
• We take a more delicate nail file and round our tip. On the one hand, it should be quite thin, but not go to the point. A slight rounding and distinguishes the amygdala from stiletto.
• At the final stage of creating the form, it will be necessary to polish the edges and the nail itself. Thoroughly dust off fingers and nails. After that, you can begin to apply the base coat.

Masters of their craft know how to create an almond shape even from an oval. This will be necessary if you do not want to lose length. Of course, there are fewer preliminary stages, so you do not have to make a square first, but it is taken into account that making all nails identical will be more difficult. So, take a rough nail file and cut the free edge at an angle, narrowing it to the end. The difficulty is that you have to work “by eye”. Therefore, make sure that on all nails the slope and height are the same.

The whole variety of design options for almond-shaped nails is simply impossible to describe. It all depends on your personal preferences and imagination. Nobody limits you in creating completely unique and unique designs. It is worth considering modern design ideas.

• Solid marigolds. This design option is always appropriate. A huge plus is the simplicity of its creation. Even a novice can cope with a plain manicure. If you work out and make an effort, then it will always turn out neatly and beautifully. The choice of shade depends on the gamut in which your wardrobe is made. If there is no special unity in it, then you should choose neutral nude shades or classic light tones.

• Contrasting combinations. A manicure made in contrasting shades looks very bright, while you do not need to have special skills.It will be enough to cover different nails in the selected shades. By its nature, the technique is no different from a monophonic coating. It is worth considering that different varnishes can have a different texture. But this can also be beneficial if you are planning to cover some nails in plain gloss and others with small specks or sparkles.

• Monochrome options. If vivid combinations are not for you, but you still want to diversify your manicure, then you can consider the monochrome gamut. Shades will be distinguished by their saturation and brightness, while remaining within the same gamut. For example, it can be blue and blue or beige and brown. How to combine them is up to you. You can fit several tones on one finger or provide for each nail its own color.
• Mirrored. This option is at the peak of popularity today. Many are afraid to embody it on their own nails because of the special brightness or strict dress code at work. But here you can find a compromise. Focus only on one of the fingers. So, you will give the manicure originality, but keep it calm in general appearance. In this case, it is important to choose the right varnish companion, which will be on the remaining nails.

• Broken glass. This is an interesting and unusual effect that is created through the use of a special film. It is cut into arbitrary elements of irregular shape and has a pearlescent surface. When they are located on the nail close to each other, the illusion is created that real fragments are on the nail. At the same time, the general appearance does not lose its restraint. Such a manicure can be done even for everyday wear. If there is a triumph, then a soft shine on the nails will be very useful.
• Random strokes. First you need to select the main background color. It can be both light and dark colors. The difference will be the final result. In the first case, the manicure will look more gentle and feminine, in the second it will not be devoid of brightness and originality. The master simply covers the nails in one tone, and then randomly applies large strokes so that the stripes are visible. To achieve the greatest effect, you can use several shades for the smears themselves.

• Matt The nobility and elegance of a matte manicure will always be on top. For many years, women were forced to be content only with glossy textures. Today, any of the available varnishes (or shellacs) can be transformed already at the final stage by choosing a matte top as the last layer. The main disadvantage of matte manicure is its soiled. And if it will be almost imperceptible on dark shades, then light solutions will get dirty very quickly. It will not be easy to wash this dust from this coating.

• Rhinestones. It seems that there are no girls who would be indifferent to these sparkling pebbles. It is enough to add just a few things on the nail and the manicure will sparkle in a completely new way. You can not do without them when creating a festive or wedding manicure. Masters of their craft actively use rhinestones when painting nails. With their help, you can easily add completeness to the pattern or decorate the created picture.

• Glitters. They can be as part of the varnish itself, or applied separately. In the latter case, you are free to choose in which part of the nail and in what quantities they will be located on your nail. With their help, you can make an unusual jacket, and even a gradient. The shiny tips will invariably attract attention and delight its owner.

• Divorces. To create them, you will need several shades of varnishes at once.Almost all techniques for creating stains involve drawing on wet varnish. It is very convenient in this case to use gel polish. It freezes only in a UV lamp, which means that you can take your time in creating the desired pattern. If you have never created such a design yourself, then pre-practice on a regular sheet of paper. Just drip a few drops of each of the available varnishes, and then with a thin brush (you can try with a regular toothpick), make a few stains.

• Monograms. Beautiful curved lines with curves at the tips create a very unusual manicure. Depending on the quantity and shade, such patterns can be both very delicate and airy, and luxurious. Manicure masters are specially trained in this technique, so it seems that repeating such a design will not be difficult. But do not rush to conclusions. Before you start drawing monograms on your own nails, try repeating them on a regular sheet of paper. To create them, you will need a thin brush, since repeating the thin lines of the usual one will not work.

• Geometry. These can be all kinds of rhombuses and intersections in a chaotic or strict order. And also striped manicure belongs to this type of design. At the same time, the width and number of stripes vary at will. In order for the lines to be clear and even, use a special adhesive tape for manicure. Simply attach it to the nail in the desired direction and draw a line (or lines). After that, it should be deleted. Although there is a special decorative adhesive tape, in this case, you just need to attach it in the right direction, and cut off the excess with scissors.
• French. This is a classic design, which today has a lot of variations. Fashionistas are already tired of his traditional performance in nude tones. Therefore, while maintaining the technology of its implementation, they choose absolutely unexpected combinations. It can be black tips with a neutral tone, and a gold border with a bright base color of the nail plate. Nobody limits your choice.

• Lunar manicure. It is often combined with a jacket, since it is these areas on the nail that have a different shade. But you can limit yourself to simply highlighting in a different color the area at the base (which has the shape of a month). If this option seems rather boring to you, then you can consider the lunar manicure as a basis for creating interesting drawings. They will also give it brightness to rhinestones, glitter or kamifubuki.
• Lace and veil. What could be more tender and feminine than thin lace. Transferring it to your own nails, you will provide yourself with a romantic mood and a seductive image. It is rather difficult to draw thin intricacies of threads in a small area. Therefore, manufacturers have provided special films and stickers that mimic this fabric. You just have to cut and attach the element to your finger and fix it with the top. The location of the lace can be absolutely anything. It can cover the entire nail entirely or decorate only its edge.

• Kamifubuki. Bright little circles resembling sunbeams will certainly cheer you up even on a gloomy autumn day. You can arrange them on the nail in any order. You can create the illusion of a waterfall or sun glare on the water. If you place them in large quantities at the base, and to the tip reduce their presence to a minimum, you get an interesting color transition effect (ombre).
• Marble. It seems impossible to repeat such a complex natural pattern. Yes, and so that it was realistic. But this is also subject to modern manicure masters. There are several techniques for its implementation. The easiest is to use a special film. A drawing has already been applied on it, you just have to fix it on the nail.A more time-consuming process is painting a marble drawing with a brush, but the effect is worth it.

• Flowers Floral motifs are more suitable for summer and spring. If you want to decorate a nail with a juicy rose in winter, no one will forbid you to do this. So-called snowy or frosty flowers will also look interesting. A small flower on the ring finger will remind everyone (including at work) of the romance of your nature, because a woman should always remain a woman, even if she is a highly qualified and respected specialist.
• Animal prints. It is on the almond-shaped form that such bright accents will look as modest as possible. You should not think that in this category there are only leopard spots and tiger strips known to all. It may well be an imitation of plumage of birds of paradise.

• Watercolor. It is almost impossible to create beautiful watercolor drawings without preparation. The peculiarity is that the drawing of the main drawing takes place on wet varnish. To begin with, we advise you to practice on plain paper or special forms, only after that go to the nails. A special film or stickers can facilitate the task.
• Volumetric drawings. To create them, you need arkil or gel. Depending on the chosen design, the pattern can be laid out directly on the nail or be a workpiece that rolls to the nail. The choice of themes and tone is unlimited here. It can be beautiful voluminous flowers, and imitation of mating, and even small images of birds.

Many girls who chose this form were satisfied with it. The variety of designs and the unpretentiousness of marigolds please the owners of this manicure for a single week. In addition, most girls note the convenience of wearing such nails. When working around the house and in the office, they did not experience discomfort.

How to do nail extensions form "almonds", see the video below.