Stiletto manicure - a bold step or an everyday decoration for a woman? In this article we’ll talk about newfangled manicure and decide how to make an unusual manicure and not be considered completely bad taste.
A beautiful manicure is an integral part of every self-respecting fashionista. And for good reason, because they say that a woman’s hands are her face. With a successful manicure you can emphasize your individuality and complement any look . Beautiful and well-groomed nails attract the attention of others and give self-confidence.
Stiletto nail shape, photo
Every woman dreams of having her own long and strong nails, but, unfortunately, nature has endowed only a few with this element of beauty. But there are many other manicure options - gel polish coating, acrylic and gel extensions, nail extensions, an endless number of designs. All that remains is to choose yours and feel free to experiment.
Stiletto nails are created for extravagant women who love to shock
Recently, the “Stiletto” nail shape has gained particular popularity. Manicurists recommend it to their most daring clients, because this nail shape is very extravagant . Stiletto-shaped marigolds look gorgeous - long and narrow with a pointed end, reminiscent of a dagger.
Visually, stiletto nails lengthen the fingers , making the hand more feminine and sophisticated.
It is believed that this form of nails is for exclusive extensions, because in everyday life with stilettos it is not very convenient. Stiletto nails are performed exclusively by professional nail extension specialists, as it is quite difficult to do . It is necessary to achieve a clear shape and curves of the nail, while making sharp, but comfortable to wear nail tips.
Who is suitable and who is not?
It is absolutely certain that this design option for nail plates lengthens ladies’ fingers and gives them sophistication and sophistication. However, there is a category of women who are not recommended to choose such a manicure. If a woman works with children, if she is a medical worker, a cook, a pastry chef, a seamstress or a salesperson, stilettos are definitely not for her.
If a representative of the fair sex does not work, if she likes to attract attention, if she is a bright creative person, long, sharp extended nails will definitely suit her.
Stilettos are very eye-catching, and if the shape of the fingers and hands have imperfections, then the overall appearance will not be entirely attractive.
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How to make a stiletto nail shape?
Working with the stiletto shape, manicurists came up with several varieties. This allows you to choose the form and its variant individually for each case. It is also possible to create a more practical shape for comfortable wearing in everyday life.
There are the following types of stilettos:
- A faceted stiletto is a very beautiful and unusual shape, created by cutting out various edges. Technically, this is the most difficult extension option. It is necessary to ensure the precise execution of all edges and maintain their symmetry
Manicure “Faceted Stilettos”
- Stilettos are in the shape of a pike - very narrowed at the edges and sharp nails. This shape is ideal for those with wide nails, as the peaks will ideally lengthen your fingers and visually reduce the width of your nails
This is exactly the type of stiletto that is not suitable for everyday use. Stiletto peaks are best built up for a special occasion or going out.
- Gothic stiletto - beauty and classicism are combined in this shape. The most important thing in a Gothic stiletto is maintaining clear edges and their symmetry. Both the delicate French and the most original and breathtaking design look gorgeous on such nails.
Gothic stilettos
- The stiletto sword is the author’s shape of a marigold, resembling the “Sword of Mercy” in appearance. Looking closely at the shape and all the edges of such marigolds, you can see the outlines of a sword
To make stiletto nails, first of all, you need to know that this form is exclusively for extensions. Stilettos can only be applied to a natural and healthy nail plate.
If you already have extended nails of any other shape, do not even try to file them under stilettos , this will only ruin the material and design of the nails.
You can create a stiletto manicure on natural nails, of course, it will not be as breathtakingly long as on extended nails.
If you have your own long and strong nails, you can try making stilettos out of them. But it is better to abandon such an idea , since when filing, the nail plate becomes thinner and is easily injured. It would be a shame to ruin nails that take so long and are difficult to grow.
You can build up stilettos using either paper templates or tips . It is best to extend stilettos with acrylic; it is more durable and will last longer. In addition, acrylic nails are thinner and look more natural than gel nails.
Sequence of extension of stilettos:
- Before extending stiletto nails, you need to prepare the nail plates • After preparation, lay out the plates and free edges of the required length. Using tweezers, give the nail the required bend. The form must be clamped along the entire length, from the nail bed to the free edge • Proceed with the first filing. The file should be placed parallel to the growth line of the plate. After this, the surface is turned horizontally to the free edge and filed again • The surface is filed down to the free end and to the sides of the nail • The remaining sharp ends of the nails are blunted. If this is not done, your nails will interfere with your work and may break. This can injure your own nail and lead to the need for premature correction.
The sharp tips of the nails are blunted to prevent injury.
Stiletto nails have the following advantages:
- The undoubted advantage of stiletto marigolds is their unusual nature. Such nails will certainly not leave anyone indifferent and you will attract attention • Due to the large size of the free edge, stiletto nails are ideal for creating any design options • For those with short fingers and small hands, these nails will help visually lengthen the fingers and create graceful outlines of the hand
Stilettos make hands more graceful and sophisticated.
At the same time, stilettos have the following disadvantages:
- Stiletto legs are very long and fragile, so they will constantly cling to clothes, small parts, and interfere with housework. They also break very easily, become damaged themselves and lead to injuries to the native nail plate • This form of nails is certainly beautiful and extravagant, but it is not always appropriate, and sometimes looks vulgar and tasteless
It is important not to cross the line between grace and vulgarity
- Such nails will not decorate those with long fingers or those with deformed phalanges. On the contrary, due to the thinness and length of the nails, the emphasis will be on the shortcomings • If you often work at the computer, alas, this form will not be comfortable either. Stilettos will be constantly under pressure and will not last long • Only an experienced and competent manicurist will make high-quality stilettos. Therefore, you should take the choice of a specialist seriously.
Advice from experienced manicurists
In the salon, experienced manicurists are required to warn girls that the stiletto shape can only be extended to healthy, strong nails. They recommend strengthening the plates by taking vitamin complexes 7 days before the start of the extension.
An appropriate diet must also be maintained so that the foods consumed contain plenty of phosphorus and calcium. The first time the procedure should be performed by a highly qualified specialist, but not a beginner, so as not to harm your own nail. Independent extension of plates for the stiletto shape is recommended after gaining some experience in manicure operations.
It is important to know! Different types of files should be used for natural and extended nails so as not to damage the nail plates. Of the two shapes (classic and boomerang), the master chooses the one more convenient for filing, taking into account the shape of the nail
Brushes with artificial bristles are preferable to those with natural bristles. With such a brush it is easier and more convenient to carry out all the manipulations of applying gel polish and removing the sticky layer. To extend nails, it is preferable to choose a single-phase gel rather than two- or three-phase
Of the two shapes (classic and boomerang), the master chooses the one more convenient for filing, taking into account the shape of the nail. Brushes with artificial bristles are preferable to those with natural bristles. With such a brush it is easier and more convenient to carry out all the manipulations of applying gel polish and removing the sticky layer. To grow nails, it is preferable to choose a single-phase gel rather than a two- or three-phase one.
Thanks to the variety of stiletto nail shapes, a girl can choose the most suitable option that she likes. The most important thing is to find an experienced nail service technician so that the extended nails last a long time and do not harm the native nail plates.
Short stiletto nail shape
Due to the inconvenience of the original stilettos, short pointed nails are quite popular. They are also called stilettos , but this is not entirely correct. Such nails look more natural, are comfortable to wear and are easier from a technical point of view.
“Short stiletto” manicure is a more convenient option
Short stilettos visually lengthen your fingers; any design looks beautiful on them. They can be extended with both acrylic and gel .
Positive sides
Oval nails are considered one of the most durable coating options. Because there are no sharp corners, which means there will be no zones where there is a significant mechanical load. In addition, the absence of sharp edges allows you to avoid snags on clothing.
If you use high-quality gel polish or shellac to design oval nails, then after drying with a UV lamp for several weeks, cracks and chips will not appear on the coating.
A nail plate of this shape is versatile and convenient. On its basis, you can make other shapes with different sharpness of the ends, and it is also not difficult to correct it.
Nail design for stiletto shape
Nowadays, nail art masters are able to offer many options for decorating your nails. Countless varieties of styles and ways to decorate nails will satisfy even the most fastidious fashionista, because there is something for everyone.
Manicurists fell in love with the stiletto shape because it is an ideal field for creativity . Since the nails are long, you can create any design on them without limiting your flight of imagination.
Long stiletto nails - a wide field for designer imagination.
On faceted stilettos you can create unique special effects - the nail plate will favorably emphasize the author's design . Thanks to the tapered end, any design will turn into a unique streamlined pattern. Acrylic modeling looks very harmonious on such nails .
Any decorations are also suitable - rhinestones, glitter, foil - the main thing here is not to overdo it. Since the shape of the nails itself is catchy, it is better to choose not too bright and contradictory “screaming” colors. Otherwise, your manicure may look vulgar.
On stiletto nails it is appropriate to experiment with both color and design styles.
3D design looks very impressive on stiletto nails . Animal prints – zebra and leopard – also look chic. On stiletto nails it is possible to create absolutely any design subject to your imagination, and with its help you can create both an exclusive manicure for a special occasion and a relatively modest everyday option.
Tools
Since we are looking at step-by-step nail designs for beginners, to create drawings we will need the simplest tools that can be found in any home. Here are some drawing attributes:
- toothpicks;
- needles;
- brushes;
- scotch;
- dishwasher.
Each of these items helps to achieve a different result, so you should not use all of the above at once, otherwise the manicure will be untidy.
Step-by-step nail design requires the presence of decor; to create it, you can use the following items:
- scraps of fabric;
- rhinestones;
- strips of foil;
- artificial flowers, etc.
Again, it is not necessary to use everything at once, these are just possible options for auxiliary means. You will also need varnishes, acetone or nail polish remover, cotton pads and swabs, nail files. The question is probably tormenting you: how can a needle help during nail design? What is the role of tape here? It turns out that with the help of such simple objects you can create masterpieces on your nails; you just need a little imagination.
You may not be able to handle a needle or small strips of foil very well at first, but with a little effort and patience, you will be like a nail artist. There are, of course, professional tools - stamps, airbrushes and thin brushes. They allow you to create a drawing, perfect color transition, print a design, etc. But if you work with regular varnishes, and not with gel polish and gel, then there is no need for such serious devices, since it will be difficult for beginners. A photo of a step-by-step nail design will help you figure out how to use a needle, brush or tape.
French style stilettos, photo
One of the most successful designs for stilettos is, beloved by all of us, the French one . And for good reason, because classics and restraint are always in fashion, and with a little imagination and adding new accents to the well-known old, you can achieve an inimitable effect.
Classic French stilettos
For stilettos, both a classic French with a white tip of the nail and various color schemes with decorative elements and a reverse French are suitable. Acrylic stucco decorations look very beautiful on stilettos with a French jacket.
Fancy flowers and patterns will create the perfect wedding manicure, and designing it in a French style on stiletto nails will help smooth out the harshness and catchiness of this shape.
Unusual jacket on stilettos
Black and white French on stiletto nails
Original jacket on long stilettos
Soft square
The soft square nail shape is very similar to just a square. Looks great on nails of any length. This type is more durable; it is also noted that due to the roundedness, the corners do not break as often. These nails are distinguished by their practicality, because they peel less than others.
To create a soft square nail shape, the first step is to make the nails square, then file them down a little and round off the sharp corners.
What goes best with nails of this shape:
- classic French manicure;
- colored French;
- lacquer design.
Red stiletto nails
Red stiletto nails look bright and aristocratic . This manicure is suitable for a brave and confident lady. The red color itself is luxurious, so it will help your manicure create a bright image. Red stilettos will be perfect in combination with a little black dress and pumps.
Red jacket on stilettos
Short stilettos dyed red
Black stiletto nails, photo
Black stilettos will perfectly highlight the image of a vamp woman. Black will look good on a French jacket , both classic and reverse. Black stilettos are ideally decorated with patterns and rhinestones. Stilettos in black colors will be an ideal evening manicure, and are also suitable for photo shoots in the Gothic style.
Black jacket on short stilettos
Black and white design on stiletto nails
Decor
Today, oval nails in a dark color palette look good, and the following shades of varnish give nobility and sophistication:
- wine;
- burgundy;
- Navy blue;
- black.
In these colors you can perform a complete manicure, and you can also accent several nails or decorate any element. The oval shape is one of the safest for dark-colored varnishes, because when applying them, due to the lack of clear angles and lines, errors are not noticeable during application.
A velvety texture is becoming increasingly common in the matte finish of oval nails. It looks great both as an accent and as a whole.
Volumetric manicures with colorful patterns or bright colors, as well as in a pattern known as a sweater, are extremely popular. This is a pattern whose relief is similar to knitting. It is on oval-shaped nails with soft outlines that this type of manicure looks amazing.
Beige stiletto nails
Beige stilettos are best suited for everyday wear . These nails look, despite their great length, natural and gentle. Beige stilettos are an excellent basis for a jacket, applying lace motifs, patterns, designs and rhinestones.
The main thing, if you decide to get stiletto-shaped nails, is to find a skilled and experienced manicurist who will use high-quality materials. This directly determines how beautiful your manicure will turn out and how long you can wear it.
French manicure with glitter, beige stilettos
Ladies who constantly wear stilettos claim that there are inconveniences in everyday wear only at first ; over time, any discomfort associated with wearing such original and long nails goes away.
In any case, it’s worth trying this unusual nail shape. Don’t be afraid of original changes in yourself , feel free to experiment with your image in order to always stay on trend and surprise others.
Advantages and disadvantages
The extension procedure using forms has both advantages and disadvantages. Most masters and clients prefer this method due to the following advantages:
- Unlike tips, it does not cover the main part of the nail, due to which most of the natural plate has access to oxygen.
- Artificial nails made on substrates are thinner and look natural.
- After mastering the method, you can perform it at home.
- Allows you to make any nail shape, as well as choose your own length
- Strengthens brittle tips on short nails.
- You can perform the correction procedure without the need to completely remove the extended layer.
- The cured gel polish beautifully complements the natural nail plate without a noticeable transition.
Among the disadvantages of modeling using forms, they note that the procedures are quite complex compared to using tips. Also, low-quality materials and poor application technique can significantly slow down the growth of nails and damage their structure. These shortcomings usually go away with the experience gained. If the rules for extensions on forms are strictly followed, there are no negative aspects.
