At all times, they paid attention to women's hands, including great attention was always given to the nails. We will understand what a manicure today in fashion, how to choose the perfect length.
Historical facts
For a long time, the length and shape of the nails symbolized the social status of the girl. So, the Chinese royal family had nails about 13 centimeters long, which emphasized the presence of servants or slaves who did all the work. These traditions also came to European countries. The inhabitants of Versailles Castle had only one long nail - on the little finger. In accordance with etiquette, people were not allowed to knock on the door, only to scratch.
In England in the 19th century, a fashionable tendency was to have an almond-shaped nail plate with a slightly pointed tip. By the middle of the 20th century, when artificial nails became possible, women all over the world dreamed of having incredibly long nail plates.
Today we are free to choose the shape and length, which allows us to demonstrate our individuality. It doesn't really matter what they are: short or long, almond-shaped, oval or square, the main thing is to feel harmony with the created image.
How to make a choice?
To choose the right shape and length, you need to know how strong the nail plate. If a girl has fragile and easily broken nails, it is better if the length does not extend far beyond the tips of the fingers. Should take into account work and hobbies. If you have to print a lot at work or in the free time to mess around in the garden, plant flowers, then your nails should be short, since constant pressure certainly damages them.
In addition, if a girl has thin fingers, she can afford to have only a short manicure. For ladies whose fingers are full and short, on the contrary, it is better to lengthen the nail plate so that the hand visually becomes thinner and sleeker. The choice depends entirely on the shape of the hands. The square shape is for women with only long fingers, the almond is universal.
The best option
There is no such thing as the optimal length of the nails, because for each it has its own. Masters of nail design offer markings from 1 to 5, the most convenient for women employed in the business sphere, it is considered 2, because it makes the hand neat, but it does not cause discomfort. In show business, ladies can afford 3 and 4. At such a length, sophisticated designs, decorative designs look good. Those who are engaged in raising a small child are not advised to build up more than 1, since you can accidentally scratch the crumbs.
Specialists have their own opinion regarding the ideal ratio. This parameter is represented as 2/3, where the first digit is the free edge, and the second is the length. It is worth saying that too big nails - it not only looks ominous, but also delivers a lot of trouble, because this design is very fragile. If a girl is building up her nails for the first time, then she is advised to use a two to get her hands used. On the forms there are special marks. After correction it is allowed to increase the size by 50%. You can extend the visual form and with 3 you can when selecting the right design or painting. This can also be helped by a monochromatic lacquer of a light shade.
Technology
Acrylic nails are applied over natural, it is a multi-step process. Before this, the natural nail plate is shortened, it should remain no more than 1 mm, under which the stencil is driven.At this stage, you can choose the finished length, depending on personal preferences. A thin layer of acrylic gel is applied to the nail, covering the paper stencil to the specified border. The layer must dry under the lamp to grab. After that, you can remove the paper and begin to align the shape.
Usually girls choose a length that matches their personal style. If a woman is restrained and practical, the choice falls on a shorter length that looks good with bright nail polish.
If a lady is relaxed, she chooses a longer length, which is then distinguished by bright polishing. In this case, there is enough space for airbrush designs. Experts advise to stop at a length that corresponds to the lifestyle. It is worth studying the design before you do on all fingers.
After making one nail, you will need to feel the space between your finger and the tip of the nail plate, press lightly or type text on the phone keypad. The main thing is to be comfortable, otherwise this manicure will not last long. If any of the actions seem strange or uncomfortable, it is worth shortening the length.
What is fashionable?
Recently, short length has been particularly popular, There are several reasons for this:
- less time to care;
- looks neat;
- conveniently.
The fashion for short nails is explained by the fact that women have become very busy in modern reality, so they prefer to spend less time on nail care, want to feel comfortable, not worry about extended nails, so they choose one or two.
Despite the large number of opposing opinions, short nails actually have their advantages:
- they are more convenient;
- there is less dirt under them;
- easier to take care of manicure;
- you can do work faster without worrying about how quickly they can break.
In addition, with shorter nails more opportunities to have fun, you can lead an active lifestyle. The more often the woman uses her hands, the shorter the length she needs. Summarizing all the above, it can be noted that the length from 3 to 5 is available only to those ladies who do nothing: they do not wash dishes, they don’t go to the gym, they don’t bother with children. It is like decoration, which requires careful care, because it is fragile.
Regardless of how long the nails are, we must not forget about the quality of hand care. This is not only moisturizers, baths and nourishing masks, but also regular trimming of the cuticle and burrs, proper filing. The greater the length, the more difficult the process of caring for the nail plate, because it has to experience an increased load.
In the next video you will find a design for short nails "drop in a drop."
