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First ever manicure tomorrow, which nail shape do I want.

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pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 17:22

So I'm having my first manicure tomorrow and I have just been informed by my friend that I have to decide what nail shape I want. Help, what looks nice please.

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MiddleClassProblem · 12/09/2016 17:24

I'm a square fan. Don't like the pointy talons! They scare me

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MiddleClassProblem · 12/09/2016 17:25

It's more ovaled square though

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squoosh · 12/09/2016 17:26

Squoval. It's the most natural shape.

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Watto1 · 12/09/2016 17:27

I like rounded nails. When the person doing it asks what you want, maybe ask him/her what they think would suit your hands? That's what I do in the hairdresser's when she asks a question i have no idea about!

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allthecarbs · 12/09/2016 17:27

I like oval.

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pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 17:29

Ooh yes the pointy ones, they scare me too. They are also really long.

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Blueisthemagicnumber · 12/09/2016 17:39

I have mine cut right to the top of my fingertips, as I can't cope with long nails, and cut them back down between manicures if they grow too long, so don't be intimidated into thinking they have to be long.

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SleepFreeZone · 12/09/2016 17:40

I like square.

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pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 17:46

I like to see long nails on other people but I don't think they would suit me.

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burnishedsilver · 12/09/2016 17:46

I alway ask for 'in between'.

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carrie74 · 12/09/2016 18:30

Squoval for me

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pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 18:53

Is squoval square with slightly round edges? So much choice!

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Chewbecca · 12/09/2016 18:57

here's a good picture showing different shapes.

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iklboo · 12/09/2016 19:00

Round for me. Although I've only just had my second proper manicure ever today.

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pinkieandperkie · 12/09/2016 19:01

Thanks chew. I think I like squoval the best. I'm quite excited!

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welshgirlcharlotte · 13/09/2016 07:31

I was a bit daring with mine this weekend, but kinda like the results!

First ever manicure tomorrow, which nail shape do I want.

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KoalaDownUnder · 13/09/2016 07:33

Squoval.

Can't stand anything pointy or talony.

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pinkieandperkie · 13/09/2016 09:50

Welsh your nails look fab.

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MargotLovedTom · 13/09/2016 10:05

I really like that red colour welsh (are you Ms Church? ).

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welshgirlcharlotte · 13/09/2016 10:17

I'm not Charlotte Church (thankfully!) - but thanks for the kind comments regarding there nails. Slightly outside of my comfort zone re shape but lived them!