How-To: Shape 5 Nail Types

Katie Barnes from Katie Barnes Academy shares tips for shaping the nail.
Katie Barnes from Katie Barnes Academy shares tips for shaping the nail.

When creating shapes on enhancements, it is important to remember that the way your form or nail tip is fitted and how you build the product is paramount for the correct shape and longevity of the structure. You cannot alternate between shapes with just a filing technique. Otherwise, your apex placement as well as your lower and upper arches will be incorrect, leading to premature service breakdown.

To see tips and advice for prepping and shaping the nail from Katie Barnes, you can read Nailpro's May/June 2023 digital magazine

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