Nail Health Basics: How to Choose the Right Nail Shape for Your Hands

The right nail shape enhances comfort, durability, and aesthetics.Choosing based on trends alone often leads to breakage.

Satomi guides clients gently toward shapes that suit both their hands and their lifestyle.

1. Oval — The Most Universal

Oval is elegant, elongates the fingers, and resists breakage.Perfect for professionals.

2. Squoval — Best for Typing

Square edges with rounded corners:

• stable

• durable

• perfect for keyboard-heavy jobs

This is the most popular shape among Satomi’s CBD clients.

3. Round — Short and Practical

Great for:

• natural looks

• minimal maintenance

• weak nails

Round nails rarely snag or break.

4. Almond — Stylish but Requires Strength

Beautiful, but suited only for:

• strong natural nails

• structured extensions

Satomi ensures the right base before going almond.

5. Square — For Strong Nails Only

Square corners are prone to catching.Satomi usually recommends this only for clients who already have very strong nail plates.

The right shape feels comfortable, looks elegant, and lasts longer — especially with Auckland’s busy, hands-on lifestyle.

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