A new and fresh manicure can make us feel like we're floating on clouds. No matter whether we visit the nail salon every 3 weeks or paint our fingernails ourselves - the nail designs in summer 2023 are fun and give our outfits the finishing touch. From bright bright colors to simple nude tones to eye-catching patterns - the selection of nail trends this year is really huge and they all make our hands shine. But in addition to the right nail polish color, the right nail shape is also very important for a well-groomed appearance. Stilletto and almond-shaped nails aren't for you? Then square nails are exactly what you need! Who suits square nails? How do you achieve nail shape? You can discover all of this and the most beautiful looks to imitate in our article!
Square Nails: This is what determines the nail shape
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Stiletto, Almond, Coffin, Ballerina Nails, etc. – nail shapes are now a dime a dozen and with the huge selection, you can quickly lose track. As the name suggests, with Square Nails the fingernails are not filed round, but square. The nail shape is the absolute opposite of pointed stiletto nails and square fingernails look much more feminine and elegant.
File square nails: This is how you achieve the trendy nail shape
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Do you love painting your fingernails yourself and are you looking for something different? Great, because we're about to explain to you step-by-step how to file square nails. Square nails require some practice and a steady hand, but we're sure you can do it!
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- First prepare your fingernails and remove the cuticles.
- To get the square nail shape, file the middle of the nail and the sides straight. Make sure that the length of your finger is as wide as the nail bed.
- For the most beautiful and clean result possible, always file in one direction.
- And here comes our little trick for the perfect square nails - place your fingers flat on the table and use the edge of the table as a guide.
Who suits square nails?
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We have already explained how to file square nails. But now you might be wondering who can wear square nails? The answer to that is very simple – absolutely everyone! The trendy nail shape goes particularly well with a wide and short nail board and the fingernails appear even overall. Slightly longer fingernails, on the other hand, make the fingers look longer and slimmer. Whether you keep the corners pointed or slightly rounded is purely a matter of taste.
Square Nails: These nail designs are trending in summer 2023
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Square nails score points with their simple elegance and the trendy nail shape always ensures a well-groomed, clean look. To ensure that your fingernails are shown off to their best advantage, we have put together some of the most beautiful nail designs that you should remember for your next manicure.
French Nails
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Nail trends come and go, but there are some classics that will probably never go out of style. Simple, classy and super elegant – French nails are one of those nail designs that look really gorgeous at any length and nail shape.
Square Nails mit Glitzer
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Looking for ideas forWedding nails 2023? Or are you just into glitter? Then this will definitely become your new favorite summer look! The glitter nail polish brings the square nail shape into focus perfectly and the manicure looks chic and eye-catching at the same time.
Metallic Nails
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Metallic nails are not a new fad, but they are still one of the most beautiful nail trends in summer 2023. Metallic nails look great, especially in typically summery colors such as blue, pink or yellow, and are a pretty eye-catcher.
Short square nails
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In contrast to other nail shapes, square nails look even better on short fingernails. The trendy nail shape leaves enough room for creativity, so you can experiment with a wide variety of nail designs.
Colored French Nails
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Do you find the classic French manicure somehow boring? This summer we're showing courage and wearing colored French nails! Bright colors such as yellow, neon pink, orange and co. give the classic a modern touch and make you want summer and sun.
Red nails
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Red nails are the epitome of femininity and passion and look gorgeous in any season. The bright color is a great eye-catcher and creates a nail design with Square Nails that immediately catches the eye.
Barbie nails
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Hands up if you wanted to be a Barbie when you were a little girl! Well, we can't make that dream come true, but how about Barbie nails? The bright pink manicure is THE nail trend for summer 2023 and literally makes our hands shine.
Colorblock-Look
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This summer we no longer have to choose just one nail polish color! The 2023 nail trends invite us to experiment and square nails in a color block look have already taken our hearts by storm. Which color combination you choose is entirely up to you - absolutely anything you like is allowed!
