why should you embrace the trend?

Just like in the fashion world, the beauty sphere is punctuated by a number of trends. And even the manicure side. A few years ago, square nail filing was preferred; today, we ask the beautician for almond nails.

Each manicure is unique, and made to measure. We can actually choose, according to our preferences and our tastes, the length of the nail, the color and the decorative details that we bring to it, but also its shape. There are several forms of nail. Small recap of the best known, the most requested: square nails, rounded square nails, round nails, oval, stiletto, "ballerina" and finally almond nails.

It is moreover on this last form that we will be examining today. Remaining among the most popular in recent months: almond nails. As proof, searches by hashtags with the keywords "almond nails" or "almond nail" identify several million photos on social networks such as Instagram and Pinterest. Hashtags displaying a multitude of gel manicures, each more hot and inspiring than the next. You will understand, the almond nails manicure is an excellent choice, and here is why.

Almond nails, for whom?

The almond shape unfortunately does not adapt to all nail lengths. This is done only on a long nail. Indeed, the filing of almond nails requires a minimum of length. As the name suggests, this consists in filing each side of the edges of the nail well to refine it, then to give it a well elongated and rounded shape at the end. In short, like the oval shape of a real almond that we are used to eating. This therefore explains why, most of the time, almond nails are done on false nails in capsules. For a better hold, and a nice curvature on the top of the nail, the beautician will also suggest, no doubt, a pose of gel polish. A gel manicure is the most suitable for perfectly successful almond nails.

Thanks to its length, the almond nail allows all kinds of follies. Of course, you can opt for a classic nail polish in one color, on each of your fingers. However, almond manicures are just as perfect if one is a fan of nail art. The length of the nail allows you to have more space to draw pretty patterns or even affix beautiful details (sequins, lines, etc.); but also to wear a French manicure, whether classic or revisited (mini French manicure, graphic French manicure, etc.).

Some ideas if you want to make nail art on almond nails:



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Almond nails have the advantage of lengthening the fingers. While they look great on thin fingers, they are also great for embellishing thicker fingers, giving the illusion that they are longer and thinner. Understand that this very elegant and glamorous manicure is for everyone; even to you with short or bitten nails. Once again, for this type of manicure, your beautician will be able to offer you an application of capsules for beautiful false nails in gel.

How to do an almond manicure?

Filing your nail to get the much appreciated almond nail is not that complicated as it may seem. You just need to have the right material. From our side, we advise you to use a large file with fine grains so that you can sculpt your nail with precision. This model offered at a price of 6 euros per set of 15 (on amazon.fr) by the brand GeekerChip is for example perfect! Once this tool is in hand, follow the different steps below:

  • Start by filing the sides of the nail. Without going back and forth, but always making a movement in the same direction (from the birth of the nail, towards its end), file, almost as if you wanted to create a tip or end of the nail.
  • Then use your file to define the roundness of the tip of your nail. Give it a nice oval, almond shape.
  • That's it ! All that's left to do is add a little color, finish with a cuticle care oil, and the on-trend manicure is yours.


This nail artist will impress you:

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