The idea of keeping square nails works for both long and short nails, and this style goes well with different nail polish colors and nail art ideas.
And if you've been looking for inspiration to decorate your nails, in this post we've gathered several ideas, in addition to teaching you how to make and maintain square nails.
Pictures and Inspirations of Square Nails
short square nails
For those who are in doubt about which nail shape to use on short nails, the square shape is a great option and works well with the combination of rounded corners, as shown in the idea.
In the inspiration for the short nails, the idea was to paint them in a dark purple tone and highlight the ring finger nail with golden sparkles.
There are several ideas for decorating short nails, and in this case, the proposal was to use a light pink tone on the nails.
In addition to the pink effect, the decorated nails still bring the only daughter covered in glitter nail polish, which also has pink particles matching the other nails.
Large/Long Square Nails
The square shape is very apparent on long nails, and there are many ways to enhance this style, such as the idea of wearing long, square nails with pastel tones.
For the idea of painting the nails in pastel tones, the proposal here is a light green tone from Impala with the color Matinê,
The soft green color makes long nails more delicate, and it is a good way to bring out the most striking idea of the nails.
For those who don't give up highlighting long and square nails, the idea of metallic nail polish is a good choice.
In this case, the color is Não Ofusco o Meu Bronze, by Risqué, and it brings a golden tone covering all the nails.
Decorated Square Nails
Square nails allow for different nail art ideas, and the details on the tips enhance the square shape, as shown in this idea.
The nail features nails painted in a nude tone and metallic detail in a golden tone on the tips.
The golden detail, in addition to making the nails decorated modern, also enhances the square shape.
For those looking for more discreet ideas for decorated nails, it is worth the combination of neutral colors, such as nude and black.
In the idea of using neutral colors to do the nail art, the proposal here features nails painted in nude nail polish Chic Pele, by Colorama, and thin black French nails, except for the nails on the ring fingers, which were decorated with a little heart in the same color. black.
With Rounded Corners
The idea of using square nails with rounded corners is a great choice for those who want to keep their nails square, but without leaving the corners that are easier to break.
And as an idea to decorate nails in this style, the idea was to bet on the shade Verdinho na Mão Não É Vendaval, by Risqué.
The color is a military green, a color proposal that is super trendy and looks great as a color option for winter.
Nails with rounded corners can also convey the idea of a more delicate style, and the proposal for a lighter color matches this proposal.
In this case, the color is MaliBlue, by Dailus; which brings a light blue tone, being among the nuances known as pastel tones.
With Glitter / Glitter
Square nails can stand out with a glitter nail art, as shown in this proposal that brings silver glitter.
To make the nails decorated with glitter, the idea was to paint the nails in a shade of gray, which in this case is Doce Pérola, by Risqué.
The glitter appears on the tips of the nails and covers the entire nail on the ring finger, and the effect was created with Lua nail polish, by Finaflor, which brings an idea of a holographic effect and with a lot of glitter.
The idea of using glitter on square nails does not have to be restricted to the only child, and can extend to all nails, as this idea shows.
The inspiration brings the nails in an antique rose tone with the color Lágrimas de Vênus, by Risqué; and the shine appears through a layer of As Mil Purpurinas, also by Risqué, which is a nail polish with small particles of silver shine.
With Francesinha
The francesinhas are a classic nail art style that are still very much requested in salons, especially by those who wear square nails, since the finish on the tips of the nails emphasizes the square shape.
As an idea of a traditional style for square nails, the bet here was to paint the nails with a colorless base and highlight the tips with white French.
In addition to the charm of the French girl, the ring finger also stands out as an only child who was decorated with nail jewelry.
Among the most modern ideas for using francesinha, the proposal here brings inspiration with a less traditional color combination.
For decorated nails, the proposal was to use nude nail polish to cover the nails and create white French lines, which stand out even more over the nude color.
The combination of nude and white remains neutral and the colors are great for short square nails.
black
Among the most requested color options in salons, black is one of the options, after all, basic black never goes out of style, right?!
In this inspiration for long and square nails, the idea was to follow the basic path even with the color Black, from Avon's Colortrend line.
The coloring is an intense black enamel with a gloss finish, which guarantees a classic and basic look for the nails.
Despite black being a basic color, you can go further with the color by betting on the idea of using matte nail polish, as shown in this idea.
In the idea of nails decorated in black, the black nail polish covers all the nails, and despite being a neutral color, the matte finish guarantees a differentiated and modern effect for the nails.
red
Among the most classic nail color options, red nail polish is one of the most popular and requested versions in salons.
In this case, the idea was to use red coloring on long, square nails, which bring a more closed tone of red.
The color chosen to decorate the nails was the shade Chame from the brand Anita, which brings a red effect pulling towards a burgundy nuance, in addition to having a light pearly sheen.
Among the different nuances that can be chosen for red nails, the idea here brings a very intense and open red tone.
The shade of red used on the long nails was Risqué's Red Maravilha, which makes the nails stand out.
How to Make and Keep Square Nails
If you want to learn how to do square nails, the process is easy and the file is indispensable for this task.
The step by step to make the square shape is to use the straight file sliding on the nail in a back and forth motion until the nail is square.
To finish, pass the sandpaper on the side, removing possible sharp corners.
In addition to the tips on how to make the square format, an important tip is about how to maintain the format.
In that case, the tip is to use the rounded corners, which prevents the most fragile nails from breaking.
- Start by filing the nail to give it a square shape. In this process, follow the previous step by step moving the file in a "back and forth" until the nail is square;
- Pass the sandpaper on the sides to give the square idea in the corners too;
- Finish the sanding process by rounding off the corners of the nails, which will make long, square nails less brittle.
Wassup have you ever used this style? Tell me in the comments what you think of the idea, and what nail polish or nail art color you don't give up for this format.