shaping the nails

Shaping the Nail there are many ways to check our nail's shape:

• It is best to file your nails only when the white part of the nail-the tip-has grown ¼ inch from the nail's accentuate point, which is where the free adjoin meets the pink part of the nail plate. If we file our nails before this point, it can weaken them.


• At the same time, if you let your free edge grow longer than the nail plate, it is certain your nail will break.


• Do not file from side to side, which can weaken the accentuate points of the nail's free adjoin. Be sure to go from corner to center in one direction, using the rut on the side of your nail .


• Choosing a FileStay away from metal nail files since they are very brutal and can even split nails.


• One wrong swipe and we would break our nail shape.


• Most manicurists recommend a soft, straight file that won't cause any damage if you swipe it the wrong way so guideness from experts are neccessary while shaping our nails.


• It would be easy and convenient method to apply under the guidens of experts.


• Many people want to have their nails cut square, which might come from the belief that square-cut nails are stronger. This is a myth-in fact, if when shaped properly all nail shapes are equally as strong.


• If our epidermis is oval shaped at the base, the square look might work for us, but if we have a pointed epidermis, we must want to go with a more oval-shaped nail. Now, the trend is of a gentle shape.


• we need to start being very protective of our hands and nails to get them into tip top condition.


• Always wear gloves when we are doing any household cleaning chores.


• Not to use our nails as tools to open pop cans.


• Use hand lotion after every time when washing hands and also use the lotion before bedtimings so that the moisture can penetrate all night long.


• We can also use a cuticle oil or cream at bedtime for a more intensifier Shaping treatment for your cuticles.


• Once our cuticles are healthy, our body can put more energy into growing healthier nail cells instead of trying to repair the protective cuticle.


• We should trim our nails to closely mirror your natural cuticle, If we would keep the corners slightly rounded then hold the nail file at a 45 degree angle to our nail surface.


• Never should try to file our nail into extreme shapes like ovals or pointier ovals, as filing the sides of the nails reduces the nail strength and makes them more prone to breakage.

Natural Nail Care and Maintenance :

Now that we understand the complete nail unit, we will be better able to properly care for our nails. There are several things we need to know or remember:

• The skin and nails are constantly bathed by a tidal flow of oils and moisture.


• Everything we see and touch except for light and electricity is a chemical.Excessive hand washing or using household cleaning solutions without protection can rob our skin and nails of vital oil and moisture, resulting in split, peeling nails.Water is a chemical, so are all nail related products.


• Overexposure to any chemical can cause an allergic reaction.The nail plate is comprised of many layers of cells that lose their inner material and become flat, hard and translucent.Strength is a combination of hardness, and flexibility.


• It is the clients responsibility to maintain her nails at home between salon visits.


• It is the technicians responsibility to help the client maintain beautiful, healthy nails.


• Nails that split and peel lack sufficient oil and moisture.


• Nail diseases and disorders should be diagnosed by a physician and the prescribed medication taken or used as directed.


• The nail technician is trained to recognize nail diseases and disorders, but not to treat them in the salon.


• The reality is that there are many women (and men) which are not able to spare time due to some or the other reasons or some prefer their own nail care at home.


• Because of lack of knowledge the proper procedures of a manicure, pedicure, or the proper use of nail related tools and implements are not performed in the right way.

Their is the list of nail tools and implements required when performing a manicure or pedicure, and an explanation of the proper use:

• Terry Towels: To protect the work surface from chemicals and water, and to dry our hands between procedures and before enamel application.


• Orangewood Sticks: For gently pushing back the cuticle, for cleaning under the free edge or for removing excess enamel.


• Cotton or Gauze Pads: For removing enamel and/or excess oil from the nail plate surface.


• Polished Remover: For removing nail enamel or polish from the nail plate surface. Polish remover comes in acetone or non-acetone (ethyl acetate) formulas. Acetone it can be safely used on natural nails while some prefer to use non-acetone based removers on artificial surfaces.


• Files or Abrasives: Files come in all sizes and in many grits. The higher the number the smaller the grit, and the lower the number, the coarser the grit. It is never recommended to use a grit smaller than 240 on the natural nail plate or for shaping the free edge.


• Files made of metal are also too rough to safely use as the coarser the grit, the more easily the nail plate layers are shredded. Files that are called '3-way buffers' have a grit higher than 3600.


• They are used to smooth the surface of the nail plate without scratches, and to impart a high gloss shine.


• Use the black side first to refine, then the white side to semi-shine, then finish with the gray side to super shine.


• Padded abrasives are easier to hold, maintain their grit for longer periods, and many of them can be sanitized.


• Cuticle Nippers: Cuticle nippers come with different sizes of cutting surfaces: 1/4 jaw, 1/2 jaw and full jaw. What this means is that the more cutting surface there is, the easier it is to cut the skin with a single 'nip'. It is better to use a nipper with a smaller cutting surface if one is not accustomed to using these implements. Remember, it is only the true cuticle that is removed during the manicuring process and not the live skin of the eponychium or lateral nail folds.


• Nail or Toenail Nippers/Clippers/Scissors: Nail nippers are simply a larger size cuticle nipper which have been designed to remove excess nail length, and are usually used to cut the toenails.


• Nail scissors have a small, curved blade and are designed to remove length from the fingernails.


• Nail clippers come in small and large sizes with a curved cutting edge, and are designed to cut the fingernail and toenail. Always be sure to use the proper tool for the proper procedure.


• Cuticle Pusher: A metal implement used to push the invisible, translucent true cuticle from the nail plate. When using this implement, never apply heavy, downward force to push back the cuticle as too much pressure applied in this area can damage the matrix.


• Curette: An instrument designed to 'scrape' excess cuticle from the nail plate. Many technicians prefer using a curette as it is designed to remove the true cuticle from the nail plate vs. simply pushing it back. Proper use of this instrument to remove true cuticle negates the need for nippers.


• Nail Brush: Used wet, and with warm soapy water for scrubbing the surface and underside of the nail plate to aid in complete removal of pathogenic organisms, dirt and debris.


• Manicure/Finger Bowl: Usually a plastic container shaped to hold the fingers and hand in a comfortable position while soaking in a warm, soapy water bath.


• Hot Oil Machine: A heating unit designed to warm lotion or oil in a paper or plastic 'tub'. A hot oil manicure is always recommended for persons with extremely dry skin and nails.


• Paraffin Machine: A machine that warms paraffin wax that is used during some manicure/pedicure procedures. Warm wax will benefit tired, sore, stressed hands while serving to deep condition and moisturize the skin. Some paraffin waxes contain additives of eucalyptus and other essential oils.


• Pedicure Tub: A foot tub that holds and heats water for soaking the feet. Some pedicure tubs will massage the feet while they are soaking. precaution should be taken while applying on elder peoples.


• Shaping our FingernailsPolished nails and healthy cuticles aren't the only things that make our finger nails beautiful.


• Keeping our nails trimmed and shaped properly helps to create a glamorous look to our hands. Every hand is different, but there are few common shapes and sizes to hands that can help us to determine how the shape of our nails should be.


• For cuticles that are oval at the base, square shaped nails are appropriate.


• For cuticles that are pointed, oval shaped nails might be better suited.


• For small hands and fingers, try almond shaped nails.


• Short and plump fingers look best with squared-off, oval nails.


• Thicker hands or fingers with a wide nail bed should have squared off ends.


• Longer nail beds look best with rounded nails.


• It is recommended by experts that the free edge of our nails should only extend a few millimeters beyond the tip of our finger.


• To begin shaping our nails, start by trimming them with a quality clipper. If we use a clipper that is too hard to squeeze, Once if we have trimmed our nails into the desired shape for our hand type, we can begin to file our nails for smooth edges.


• Here are some filing tips to keep in mind Don't file the nails from side to side, it can weaken the stress points of the nail's free edge.


• Gently file from the corner of the nail to the center in one direction.


• To make sure both hands are the same length or shape, hold the same finger from each hand up to one another.


• Metal files can split your nails. Nail polish can help our hands look younger, smoother and even thinner.


• Before you apply nail polish, always remove the excess oils from the nails with nail polish remove.


• To avoid cotton ball fuzzies stuck to your nails, use a makeup sponge with polish remover.


• Always, always, always use a base coat! This also will help eliminate the discolorization of our nails.


• Choose a shade that enhances our fingers and toes.


• Instead of shaking the polish, roll the bottle in the palm of your hand, your nail polish will last longer.


• Don't put too much polish on the brush.


• When painting our nails, apply the polish to the tips of the nails and slightly underneath the tip of our nails.


• Fast drying enamels are fabulous, but they also chip faster.


• Nail polish takes a full hour to completely dry without smudging.


• Once our nails have dried enough, usually 10 minutes, add a top coat.


• To keep our nails looking glossy, apply a new coat every other day.