4 Tricks to Make Short Nails Look Longer

Dream - The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of 'beautiful fingers' is long and clean nails. But not all women are lucky enough to have strong and long nails.

Many women have brittle nails that easily break with a little pressure. But don't worry, Dream friends, your nails can still look amazing even if they're short.

The trick is to make your nails appear longer. How do you do it, you ask? Let's find out!

Nail Shape

Believe it or not, nail shape plays a big role. If you want your nails to appear longer than they actually are, shape them into an almond shape.

This shape gives the illusion of perfectly elongated nails. If you're not comfortable with the almond shape, you can choose a round shape, but a square shape won't make your nails appear long. It will actually make them look shorter.

Push Back the Cuticles

To add extra length to your nails, push back the cuticles. This also gives the nails a polished look while adding length.

But Dream friends should be careful when pushing back the cuticles. If pushed too hard, it can damage the nail bed.

Be gentle when pushing back the cuticles or it's better to seek help from a professional to do it.

Try Nail Contouring

Just like contouring shapes the face, nail contouring can also elongate your nails. But how do you contour your nails? It's actually simple. When painting your nails, leave the tips open.

Leaving a little space at the edge of your nails gives you the illusion of longer nails.

French Manicure

Everyone is probably familiar with French manicure. It is one of the most popular manicures out there. It not only makes the nails beautiful but also longer.

The white color at the tips draws attention by giving the illusion of longer nails. So, if you want your fingers and nails to appear longer, get this French manicure.

(Source: Boldsky)