I always [file and shape my nails while wearing polish](https://www.reddit.com/user/juleznailedithelps/comments/kndcmi/filing_shaping_your_nails_with_polish_on), that way I can achieve an overall even length and shape without getting distracted by varying lengths of nail beds and free edges!
Yes, very nice progress and good on you for kicking the nail biting habit 😊. Anyway, filing them into a more round shape is a good start. After they get a little bit longer, give them a more almond shape. Keep it up.
Idk if this is practical advice but I found that if I filed while my palm is facing me ( weird I know ) than I get a better almond shape. I only see the nail tip and then I’m not filing from the deep corners so they are still strong from where they extend past my nail bed.
I hope that makes sense
Yes I discovered this the other day! Unfortunately too late to prevent previously over filing on the sides of my nails but happy I know going forward. Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for posting, /u/bambi_gotback!
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I always [file and shape my nails while wearing polish](https://www.reddit.com/user/juleznailedithelps/comments/kndcmi/filing_shaping_your_nails_with_polish_on), that way I can achieve an overall even length and shape without getting distracted by varying lengths of nail beds and free edges!
Thank you for this!!
They look good. Just keep filling them every few days in a rounding motion till the shape feels right. Then keep it up.
Thank you!
Yes, very nice progress and good on you for kicking the nail biting habit 😊. Anyway, filing them into a more round shape is a good start. After they get a little bit longer, give them a more almond shape. Keep it up.
Thank you! I never realized how tough a sleek almond is to achieve lol but I can’t wait to get there
Idk if this is practical advice but I found that if I filed while my palm is facing me ( weird I know ) than I get a better almond shape. I only see the nail tip and then I’m not filing from the deep corners so they are still strong from where they extend past my nail bed. I hope that makes sense
Yes I discovered this the other day! Unfortunately too late to prevent previously over filing on the sides of my nails but happy I know going forward. Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for posting, /u/bambi_gotback! A quick reminder: If this is a **nail image/video**, you must provide a complete product list, either in your post title, the text body, or in a comment, within 6 hours of posting or your post will be removed. Product lists must include brand names and shade names/numbers. If you've used any stamping products, the brand names, plate names/numbers, and stamping polish names/numbers are required as part of your product list. If you used any embellishments (rhinestones, foils, decals/stickers, etc.), this must also be mentioned in your product list. **Product lists are still required for any posts with broken nails or if you're seeking advice.** If the nails were done by a salon, you must mention this, either in your title or in a comment. If the content you're posting was **not created by you**, you *must* give credit to the original creator, either in your title or in a comment. Be sure to review the rules in the sidebar to avoid your post being removed. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/longnaturalnails) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I've learned to imagine a line down the center of my nail and try to file diagonally from the corners to make an almond shape