Despite the fact that naturalness takes the leading place in the nail industry, many girls give preference to extended nails. This is due to the features and variety of design.
Shape and length
When deciding on extended nails, you should first determine their length and shape.
Nail industry experts recommend using a moderate length for extended nails, which can be up to 7 mm longer than their nail. This will give them a natural and attractive look.
This length is equally suitable for short and long fingers. When choosing the length, it is also worth paying attention to the hands. If they are wide and small, then long extended nails will look inappropriate.
- As for the shape of the nails, for a long time the almond-shaped form occupies a leading position. She makes extended nails more natural and neat. This form is best done on short nails, as it visually lengthens them.
- Another variety of this form is spicy almonds.
But it is worth saying that it is inconvenient in everyday life, as it is more suitable for special occasions.
- The second most popular for extended nails is square. For many girls, it is the most convenient and practical. In addition, on such a nail plate, you can create a wide variety of images.
- But current trends dictate their own fashion. - today these are nails with rounded edges, therefore, choosing even a square shape, it is worth giving preference to smooth, rounded ends. In addition, shapes such as a rounded square and an oval are less prone to cracks, chips, and breakage.
In addition to the form, special attention when building should be paid to the color palette and design.
You will learn how to choose the right nail shape by watching the following video.
Design
The most popular color for such nails is red. Stereotypes have long changed when this color was considered defiant. Now it is relevant in the business wardrobe of women, as it is associated with the confidence and determination of a woman - even a business woman chooses it.
The most popular types of design for this color scheme are:
- French manicure;
- moon manicure;
- plain with the addition of various techniques.
The color palette of the jacket has changed over time, and red in combination with white or black is today a kind of classic way. For the jacket, you can highlight in red and stripes, and the entire nail plate.
Lunar manicure has long risen to the rank of classical art, but at the same time, experts come up with new images for such a design. In this case, as well as for French manicure, it is appropriate to use several techniques, additional details. For example, a line of holes can be distinguished using a strass. Against a red background, it looks solemn and elegant. Red goes well with white, black, blue, yellow, mustard color, so this palette can be safely used to highlight holes.
Extension nails allow you to create volumetric drawings and compositions. In this regard, one of the most popular types is graphic manicure. On red, lines, patterns, lace of contrasting shades will look good. And the combination of brilliant elements, rhinestones and red has recently been an indispensable tandem for a festive look.
For everyday manicure, the red color can be diluted with drawings of plant, animal themes or you can select one nail with the help of a picture, rhinestone or another color.
Recommendations
Extension nails are a strong load on the natural nail plate, that is why it is worth paying attention to the following important points.
- For this procedure, you should choose only certified salons.
- It is worth asking about the quality of the material and choosing only proven options.
- Such nails require no less care than natural ones. Therefore, it is important to arrive on time for correction.
- If possible, do not do work that could lead to damage to the nail.
- When choosing a length, you need to rely not only on fashion trends, but also on the parameters of the hands and type of activity. Women whose work involves typing are unlikely to be comfortable with long nails.
