How to make beautiful square extended nails?

Although this year the nail industry considers square manicure less fashionable than oval or almond-shaped, polls show that just a square manicure is very popular among active and stylish women.

A manicure with square nails has several variations, such as a regular and soft “square”, as well as with different lengths - from fairly short to extraordinary sizes. The most spectacular ideological options for a square style are images on long nails. But the attempt to form such an image on natural plates is quite problematic, because a long manicure, growing back, is folded inward, thereby spoiling the whole geometry. Therefore, for those ladies who would like to make one of the varieties of square manicure on their nails, it is worth paying attention to a more rounded version.

It is worth paying attention to the following design ideas:

• on long nails with the shape of a square, a light color will look attractive - pastel, powdery and nude;

• the combination of warm colors makes the “square” a dreamy option;

• bright classic - a rather promising solution for long manicure options, it looks a bit defiant, but very appropriate;

• dark variations of colors often beat due to decorative sand or decorations, which dilute the aggressiveness of cold shades;

• the design with a pattern looks spectacular, while it should be used to decorate 1-2 nails.

In this kind of manicure, dense color predominates. So, cold and warm shades on short nails look appropriate and concise.

• And also on short square-shaped nails, the glossy or matte texture looks very nice.

A short version of a square manicure harmoniously combines decorative attributes. Rhinestones are mainly used. But, despite the fact that although the plates are short, they are still quite fragile.

There is a variation of manicure "soft square". This option is often chosen after the usual "square" on the nails of minimum length.

It is necessary to observe the following the sequence to create the usual "square":

• first, the surface of the nail is treated with an antiseptic, filed to a length of approximately 3 mm; it is necessary to move the cuticle and remove skin growths from the lateral edges;
• remove the top layer from the nails with an abrasive nail file;
• brush off the dust without touching the surface with your fingers;
• degrease the surface with a special agent;
• apply dehydrator to moistened nails, allow to dry;
• with the help of the template, the building process takes place - it is rounded, inserted under the nail; the line of the template should lie on the line of growth of the nail, if the template did not lie accurately, then cut off the excess;

• to give a natural bend to manicure, the form is bent in two vertically; the surface “wings” of the template should grasp the finger, the center line of the nail should coincide with the line of the superimposed shape;
• an acid-free primer is applied as the initial layer of the future manicure, after which it is dried;
• the primary gel layer is applied to the nail and the template, due to which the length and shape of the manicure are indicated, after which they are dried under the lamp for 1 minute; the next gel is applied only after the previous one has dried;
• a new layer of gel is applied in the upper part of the nail, spread with a brush, while 0.5 mm from the cuticle and sides; it is necessary to dry under the lamp for 2-3 minutes;
• after drying, the mold is removed, and the upper layer is removed with a special liquid;
• surface irregularities are ground;
• a nail file for artificial manicure materials creates the shape of the free edge, particles after the saw cut are removed with a brush;
• the surface is degreased;
• the final coating is applied in a thin layer, dried for 1 minute;
• finally apply varnish.

To create a soft square manicure, the following materials and tools are needed:

• for the preparation stage - nail polish remover, cotton pads, wipes, substrate, water with the necessary salts and oils, hand cream;
• nail scissors;
• abrasive file;
• grinding and polishing plates;
• nail polishing oil.

The surface of the nails should be prepared as follows:

• remove the previous layer of varnish;
• after immersing your fingers in a tank with water, in which dissolved salts and oils; as soon as the skin is steamed, it is pushed back and cut off;
• cream is applied to places where the skin was trimmed;
• degrease the nail.

The sequence for creating a “soft nail” is as follows:

• long or pointed plates are cut with nippers parallel to the growth line in one go; for accuracy of cutting from the edges, you can put marks;
• to process the slices, you can use an abrasive file or mill; the file’s movements should be directed in one direction, while maintaining the shape of the square;
• with the help of an abrasive file, lightly round the corners of the nails; to avoid getting an oval, the corners are not completely removed;
• nail dust can be removed with a brush;
• carry out grinding - apply nutritious oil, polish with a plate for polishing, and to check the bumps on the surface of the manicure, use a cloth flap.

You will learn more about how to build nails by watching the following video.

It is worth adhering to the following tips from professionals:

• with severe damage to the nail plates, you should not try to do the extension, since for extension the nails must be healthy;
• cuticles should not be cut, but it is better to move them away and grease with a special tool;
• in the case of filing, the file’s movements should be in one direction, when the file moves in different directions, delamination can occur;
• for natural plates, a nail file with a soft abrasive cloth is best suited; in the case of extended nails, a nail file with a large grain of the blade is more suitable;
• you should avoid manicures that contain formaldehyde: it negatively affects the structure of the nail;
• do not exclude the stage of degreasing: varnishes and building materials will stay better and longer on a fat-free surface of the nail;

• if you expose your nails to prolonged exposure to high temperature water, this will lead to timely peeling of the varnish;
• it is not necessary to apply a single thick layer to the surface of a manicure, it is better to use several thin layers;
• varnish solvents should be selected without the content of acetone, since it harms the nails;
• to properly polish the surface of the plates, it is recommended to rub the oil in a circular motion, and then use a polishing file to form a shiny surface; without oil, you should not use a polishing file on natural plates, and on artificial nails this technique is allowed;
• to strengthen nails, do not use tools for building - they will not bring benefits; complexes of vitamins and minerals, restorative coatings, salt baths will best cope with this task;
• do not independently tear off the extended manicure, otherwise this can lead to damage to the upper layer of the nail;
• Nail clippers are well suited for cutting nails, since they do not deform the edge; if you need to remove a small length - a nail file with an abrasive blade is used.

Any manicure in burgundy shades will look very colorful. Although the colors are quite dark - such a manicure will be appropriate anywhere and any time of the year.

Light colors will be a rather unusual and interesting option for nails of medium length. Some of the best ideas are presented below:

Against the background of tenderness of light compositions, options for dark colors are no less interesting. Such colors perfectly fulfill their accentuating role in the image of a woman.