The fashion for decorated nails has been expanding a lot. It's a trend that matches the color and type of nail polish with the techniques that are applied.

• Occasion - Knowing how to choose the color and type of nail also involves the occasion.
• Look - Matching the clothes and accessories you are going to wear is also important.

Nail shape

• Square nails - a classic shape that's very popular in salons, ideal for long fingers.
• Round nails - a very popular design, they are discreet and draw a lot of attention away from the fingertips.
• Oval and square nails - a square cut and then sanded sides, a straight effect with rounded tips.
• Almond-shaped nails - rounded nails, but more pointed.
• Oval nail - a rounded nail design.
• Stiletto - ideal for daring people, it's a very long and pointed nail shape.
• Ballerinas - nails reminiscent of ballerina shoes, straight finish.

Nail designs: If you have to lengthen your nails when choosing the shape, it is essential to know the types of nails that the beauty market offers.

Types of nails

• Gel nails - this type of nail requires your nails to be in good health, because if you have brittle or damaged nails, the gel may not be as effective.
• Acrigel nails - composed of acrylic powder and gel, often used to increase nail length.
• Acrylic nails - applied from a mass of acrylic resin on the nail.
• Porcelain nails - are made from the root and shaped with porcelain powder. This type of nail is ideal for people who bite their nails a lot, as it is more resistant than other types of nails.

Nail decoration styles

• Francesinha - is timeless, bringing a touch of romance to the hands and giving them a more delicate appearance. This technique uses light colors for a neutral look, using a light or transparent nail polish and a thin line on the tips.
• Inglesinha - very similar to the francesinha, except that the tips are black.
• Spanish - similar to the Francesinha, only the tips differ because they are painted diagonally.
• Velvet - uses a flocked nail polish that feels like velvet.
• Marbled - this is a type of nail art that imitates a marble design and requires a lot of technique. It can be combined with both sober and vibrant colors, depending on your style.

For the result to be satisfactory, it is important to have it done by qualified professionals using high-quality products.