Kimmi Rocks said:
Can anybody give some advice on nail shapes please? For example, what's 'in' at the moment? Are there any special rules to follow when achieving each shape, i.e. Oval: 2/3rds of the way up the sides, then shape into the middle in an arch (don't know if this is right). I'm never sure how to achieve each shape and it's all a bit hit and miss.
There are techniques to getting perfect shape with different nail styles.
For instance ... with the
square, square-round/soft square shape, the apex is in zone 2. Finishing to final shape and shine is not too exaggerated a movement.
With an
oval shaped free edge such as
almond/stilleto shape the apex is placed a little higher say in zone 2and a half, otherwise a beautiful true oval shape is not acheived. When finishing to final shape and shine, with oval-type shapes, it is
more necessary than ever to really use your abrasives in a curved motion ... going with the shape you have acheived (hopefully)with your brush. Even as you come off the free edge with your buffers, you need to stroke in a curved downward angletoget perfection. Exaggerated movements that 'swerve with the curve'!!