Begin by filing the sidewalls from corner to center, gradually curving the file to round the tip.

How to file almond shaped nails. Starting with clean, nail polish (or gel) free nails; A wide base and slender sides create the actual shape of, you guessed it, an. Next, using either clippers or your scissors, start.

Alternate between sides as you refine the shape to ensure that the rounded shape. The first step in any manicure is to prep the nails. Everything you need to know from where to cut and trim and how to f.

Begin by removing any leftover nail polish using your favored nail polish remover. They are similar to oval nails but their free edge tapers into a rounded peak and their tips are more narrow. Squoval shaped nails look gorgeous on any length of finger or type of nails, long.

To shape almond nails, step one: The lower the grit, the rougher the file. To cut the filing time, use a nail clipper to cut the sides on the nail.

This will help you get an even, straight. The almond shape is similar to the oval shape, except the tips are more pointed. Almond shape also requires a bit of a longer nail.

100 grit is good for shaping acrylics, but 240 grit is good for shaping the natural nail. If you would like almond nails or even stiletto nails you can angle the cutter to create the following shapes. *i want to preface this by saying i'm not at all a professional*the tips i'm sharing with you guys in this video is simply what i've learned from doing and f.