Pointed Nail -it is an oval shape that has point curving to a base like a triangle. It is best for long nails.
Oval Nail – this shape of the nail is best for those who have long nail beds. It is slightly rounded at the base and slightly pointed at the fingertips.
Square Nail – it has a straight and sharp-edged and squared off at the tip. It matches a shorter nail to lessen tapering.
Squoval Nail –it is a combination of square and oval nail shape or more likely a square with soft edges.
Round Nail - this shape of nail has straight sides that round-up with a flat-edge tip.
Different Basic Nail D esign
Plain manicure -It is the traditional application of nail polish to the entire nail plate.
Half Moon -Half moon is a style that involves applying of nail polish over the whole nail plate except the area of lunula.
Half moon with tip - It involves the application of colored polish over the whole nail plate except the area of lunula and tip of the nail.
French Manicure or Tip design -It is a design which involves the application of colored polish over the whole part of the nail except the area of the free-edge.
Elephant Tusk Elephant tusk is a style that involves the application of nail polish to create S curve, leaving a slightly larger gap along the nail walls.
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Activity: Rubrics 10 5 3 Quality of work (nail polish evenly applied) Speed/time Cooperation of the group members Neatness Over all presentation Total
I.Direction : Give what is ask. 1. It is an oval shape that has point curving to a base like a triangle. 2. it is a combination of square and oval nail shape or more likely a square with soft edges. 3. This shape of nail has straight sides that round-up with a flat-edge tip.
II. Direction: Give the basic nail designs. (5 points) 4. It is slightly rounded at the base and slightly pointed at the fingertips. 5. It has a straight and sharp-edged and squared off at the tip.
On a bond paper, draw the different shapes of nails then design it with the basic nail designs and then cut it. Assignment: