I want to tell you something before we get into any of it. Squoval nails look intimidating in photos because the shape appears so deliberate and even, like it required a ruler and professional training. The reality is that squoval is actually the most forgiving shape you can file at home. I know that sounds…
I’ll be honest with you: the first time I tried to shape coffin nails on my own hands, one of them came out looking like a slightly aggressive spatula. Not my finest hour. But here is the thing, the shape itself is not actually that hard once you understand the logic behind it. The reason…
I have a confession. The very first nail shape I ever actually practiced was not almond. It was square, because square is forgiving. You file straight across, call it a day, move on. Almond felt like something you had to earn, like a shape reserved for people with long, graceful fingers and an enviable amount…
