Nail Shapes & Definitions

This post contains information from

Milady's Standard Nail Technology, 6th edition.

"Square : The square nail is completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges.

Squoval : The squoval nail has a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges. If the nail extends only slightly past the fingertip this shape will be sturdy because there is no square edge to break off and any pressure on the tip will be reflected directly back to the nail plate, its strongest area. Clients who work with their hands--nurses, computer technicians, landscapers, or office workers--will need shorter, squoval nails.

The round nail should be slightly tapered and usually should extend a bit past the fingertip.

The oval nail is a conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women's hands. It is similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners. Professional clients who have their hands on display [eg. business people, teachers, sales people] may want longer oval nails.

The pointed nail is suited to thin hands with long fingers and narrow nail beds. The nail is tapered and longer than usual to emphasize and enhance the slender appearance of the hand. Know, however, that this nail shape may be weaker, may break more easily, and is more difficult to maintain than other nail shapes. Rarely natural nails are successful with this nail shape so they are usually enhancements. They are for fashion-conscious people who do not need the strongest, most durable nail enhancements."

from

Milady's Standard Nail Technology, 6th edition.
http://www.milady.cengage.com/emails/home_nailtech.html

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