Square or round nails: what is the best shape?

Round or square nails, long or short. After all, what is the best shape and size to use? If you worry about always having beautiful nails and hands, but are still in doubt about it, it's time to clarify everything.

There are several ways to cut and shape nails with sandpaper. But since everything in the human body differs greatly from person to person, hands and nails could not be otherwise.


For each type of hand, an ideal nail size and shape. Finding out which one is best to use is easy, just pay attention to some features.

Round nails

Round nails match small hands with thick, short fingers. The shape makes the hands delicate, gives the impression of longer nails and longer fingers. To vary the shape a bit, the nails can be sanded in oval shape.

Square nails

The shape is ideal for elongated hands with long, thin fingers. Square nails can be sanded very straight or with rounded corners. To keep the format you have to always sand with a lot of patience and a little skill.

What is the ideal size of nails?

Round nails should be kept small and medium in size. It's a great choice for those who have brittle and brittle nails, because their size and shape prevent them from breaking easily.

Already square nails are better medium or large. They are harder to jam, but break more easily.

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