How To Have Elegant And Beautiful Nails: Choosing the Right Shape, Length and Color for Your Nails
Summary
TLDRIn this video, international social etiquette consultant Jamila Musayeva addresses nail etiquette, sharing personal tips and general advice. She discusses the importance of nail length, shape, and color, emphasizing the need for consistency and cleanliness. Jamila reveals her preference for shellac nail polish for its durability and convenience. She also covers the significance of cuticle care and hand maintenance, suggesting products for keeping hands moisturized and youthful. The video is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to enhance their personal grooming routine with elegant nail care.
Takeaways
- π Jamila Musayeva, an international social etiquette consultant, shares her expertise on nail etiquette in her video.
- π Jamila's nails are natural, not acrylic or gel, and she uses shellac nail polish for its durability and quick-drying properties under UV light.
- π She gets her manicure done every two to three weeks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a consistent nail length and shape.
- βοΈ For maintaining nail length, Jamila advises keeping all nails at the same length and not trimming them too close to the fingertip for a more elegant appearance.
- π§ If a nail chips, she suggests using a gel nail to extend the chipped nail to match the length of the others, rather than cutting all nails short.
- πΌ The choice of nail shape should reflect one's personality, lifestyle, and occupation, with Jamila preferring classic shapes like oval or square oval for their timeless elegance.
- π΅ The Queen of England is known for her preference for the color 'Ballet Slippers' by Essie, but Jamila notes that nail color choices can be diverse and personal.
- π« Jamila does not advocate for bright, neon, or heavily decorated nail polish, recommending a more conservative and intact approach to nail polish application.
- πΏ Cuticles are important for protecting nails from infections and should be cared for with a cuticle pusher and moisturizing oil, rather than being bitten or peeled.
- π Hand care is just as crucial as nail care, with Jamila recommending regular use of hand creams to maintain softness and prevent signs of aging.
Q & A
What are the two books authored by Jamila Musayeva?
-Jamila Musayeva is the author of 'Etiquette: The Least You Need to Know' and 'Afternoon Tea Etiquette'.
What is the primary focus of the video by Jamila Musayeva?
-The primary focus of the video is nail etiquette, including personal tips and general advice on nail care and appearance.
Are Jamila's nails acrylic or gel?
-Jamila's nails are not acrylic or gel; they are her natural nails that she grows out and takes care of.
What type of nail polish does Jamila use and why is it different from regular nail polish?
-Jamila uses shellac nail polish, which is different from regular nail polish because it dries under UV light, making it faster, more efficient, and longer-lasting.
How often does Jamila get her manicure done?
-Jamila gets her manicure done every two to three weeks, depending on how her nails grow.
What is Jamila's opinion on the length of nails?
-Jamila believes the length of nails is a personal choice, but long nails require more care and can be less elegant or professional. She suggests keeping all nails at the same length for a symmetrical look.
What nail shape does Jamila recommend for a more elegant appearance?
-Jamila recommends an oval or square oval shape for a more elegant appearance, as it visually elongates the fingers and looks more refined.
How does Jamila feel about bright and neon nail polish colors?
-Jamila is conservative when it comes to nail polish colors and does not advocate or support the use of bright, neon colors, or those with patterns, stones, and decorations.
What does Jamila suggest for maintaining the integrity of nail polish?
-Jamila suggests that if nail polish chips or fades, it should be removed completely or touched up to maintain its integrity and avoid an unattractive appearance.
How does Jamila take care of her cuticles?
-Jamila takes care of her cuticles by using a pusher to push them back and applying oil with a rollerball to keep them moisturized and healthy.
What is Jamila's advice for hand care in relation to nail etiquette?
-Jamila advises taking care of the hands as much as the face and neck, using hand creams to prevent aging and keep the skin moisturized, especially considering the frequent hand sanitizing in modern times.
Outlines
π Introduction to Nail Etiquette
Jamila Musayeva, an international social etiquette consultant, introduces the topic of nail etiquette in response to viewer requests. She discusses her own nail care routine, emphasizing her preference for natural nails and shellac nail polish for its durability and convenience. Jamila highlights the importance of maintaining a consistent nail length and shape, and she shares her personal nail care tips, including her choice of nail polish color and the significance of nail appearance in reflecting one's personality.
π Discussing Nail Length and Shape
Jamila elaborates on the significance of nail length and shape, suggesting that while the ideal length is subjective, maintaining a uniform length across all nails is crucial for an elegant appearance. She introduces the concept of using gel nails to extend a chipped nail without cutting other nails short. Jamila also covers the importance of nail shape in reflecting one's personality and lifestyle, recommending different shapes for various preferences and cautioning against overly long nails for practical reasons. She advises on the visual impact of nail shapes on finger appearance and suggests carrying a nail brush for hygiene.
π¨ Nail Color Preferences and Cuticle Care
In this section, Jamila addresses nail color choices, dispelling the myth that only light colors are elegant. She references Queen Elizabeth's preference for a specific color but clarifies that royal nail color choices are diverse. Jamila expresses her personal preference for classic nail shapes and colors, advising against bright or patterned polish. She stresses the importance of nail polish integrity, suggesting complete removal if it chips. Additionally, she discusses cuticle care, advocating for the use of a cuticle pusher and oil to maintain their health and prevent infection.
𧴠Hand Care and Wrapping Up
Jamila concludes by emphasizing the importance of hand care, equating it with facial and neck care due to the visibility of aging on hands. She shares her favorite hand creams, including a rich Chanel cream and a portable Burredo option, and discusses a barrier-repairing cream suitable for frequent hand sanitization. Jamila also mentions her practice of wearing cotton gloves to enhance the moisturizing effect of hand cream. She invites viewers to ask further questions in the comments or on Instagram and thanks them for watching.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Etiquette
π‘Nail Polish
π‘Shellac
π‘Nail Length
π‘Nail Shape
π‘Cuticles
π‘Hand Care
π‘Manicure
π‘Personality Reflection
π‘Professionalism
Highlights
Introduction to Jamila Musayeva, an international social etiquette consultant and author of two books on etiquette.
Today's topic is nail etiquette, a subject requested by viewers.
Jamila discusses the importance of nail care and personal tips for maintaining elegant nails.
Reveals that her nails are natural and not acrylic or gel.
Introduction to shellac nail polish, which is cured under UV light and lasts longer than regular polish.
Recommends getting a manicure every two to three weeks for maintenance.
Advises on nail length, suggesting a balance between personal preference and practicality.
Emphasizes the importance of keeping all nails at the same length for a symmetrical appearance.
Suggests using a gel nail to extend a chipped nail without cutting the rest of the nails short.
Advocates for a nail length of about one-fourth from the top of the nail for visual elegance.
Cautions against having nails trimmed too close to the fingertip for a more refined look.
Recommends carrying a nail brush for hygiene when having long nails.
Discusses the significance of nail shape in reflecting personality and lifestyle.
Personal preference for square oval nail shape due to its practicality with children.
Explains how nail shape can visually affect the appearance of finger length and suggests shapes for different finger types.
Opinion on nail colors, advocating for conservative choices and against bright or neon colors.
Stresses the importance of nail polish integrity, suggesting removal if it chips or fades.
Recommends using a cuticle pusher and oil to maintain healthy cuticles.
Emphasizes the importance of hand care and the use of hand creams to prevent aging.
Lists preferred hand creams and their benefits, including a barrier-repairing cream for frequent hand sanitization.
Encourages viewers to take care of their nails at home if they cannot visit a salon.
Closing remarks, thanking viewers for watching and inviting questions and comments.
Transcripts
Hello, I'm Jamila Musayeva, an international social etiquette consultant and the author
of two books: "Etiquette: The Least You Need to Know" and "Afternoon Tea Etiquette."
If you're new to my channel, please make sure to subscribe.
If you're an old subscriber, welcome back to my channel because today's topic is dedicated
to something you've been requesting me to do a video about, and that's about nail etiquette.
I've been sharing a lot of videos where I'll talk about different things, and there'll
be glimpses of my hands here and there, and I was quite surprised by the number of messages
I've been getting, either on my Instagram or underneath in the comments section, complimenting
my nail polish color or the shape of my nail, and so many questions about where I'm doing
my nails, how I'm taking care of them, so I decided to film this whole video, not just
about the idea of what a good nail looks like, but also generally my personal tips, as well
as general nail etiquette tips.
Before I go into the details about the length, the shape, the color, and how to take care
of your nails, I want to address the questions that most of you have been asking me about
my nails.
You've been asking if my nails are acrylic or gel, and to answer that, no, these are
my natural nails.
I grow them out; I don't bite them, so I don't have that problem.
I've never had that.
But the kind of nail polish that I'm using is called shellac.
It's different from regular nail polish because you dry it under UV light.
It takes some time to dry, but you don't have to wait and sit around like you do with regular
nail polish.
It's actually a bit faster and more efficient in that way, as well as much longer-lasting
than regular nail polish.
It works for me, and I am in no way advocating for the use of shellac if you are allergic
to UV light or any kind of substance used in the shellac itself, so I'm not advocating
for you to switch to that.
But if you are fine with that, then shellac definitely serves for a much longer time.
I get my manicure done every two to three weeks, depending on how my nails grow, and
I do take care of them a lot, actually.
Regular nail polishes are less used in Azerbaijan, at least.
All the people that I know have switched to using shellac because it stays fresher for
a longer time.
It looks like you just got your manicure done yesterday, even though you did it two weeks
ago.
Also, it's just easier and more convenient in a way that it doesn't chip underwater or
if you're washing your hands or using water a lot.
It doesn't chip as much as regular nail polish does.
So this is something that I find to be very convenient with my lifestyle.
Again, it's up to you to choose your kind of nail polish, be it gel, be it shellac,
or regular nail polish.
I am very picky about my nails because I think this is the first thing I personally pay attention
to when I meet people.
It's the first thing I notice, in addition to a good smile and eyes.
I always notice their fingers and their nails.
Because I'm so picky about it, I'm also picky about taking care of my nails.
I think your nails speak volumes to your personality, as well as to your bad habits or good habits,
because the choice of your nail polish can tell a lot about your personality.
Are you daring?
Are you more conservative, more traditional?
Are you more fun, more experimental?
It tells a lot about who you are, and that's why paying attention to your nails is very
important because they give a lot about you and your personality before you get a chance
to even talk.
First thing first, and that's a question a lot of you have been asking me about: the
length.
What is the elegant length?
What is the best length to have?
I think it's something that you have to choose for yourself.
So, if you prefer to have very short, trimmed nails, then go for it.
If you like to leave a little bit of nail, it's fine.
If you like to have longer nails, you have to understand that it takes a lot of care,
and you have to be willing to take care of those long nails in order to be able to have
long nails and still make them look elegant.So, I think that you have to make the choice for
yourself, understanding that long nails can give an impression of someone being less elegant
or less professional in a way because it's much harder to deal with many things with
long nails.
That's something you have to keep in mind.
The most important thing when it comes to the length is making sure that you keep them
all at the same length.
Meaning, if one of your nails chips or breaks, you have to cut the rest of your nails to
suit the length of that nail.
It's not very pleasant to look at nails where three fingers have long nails, and then only
one has short.
Make sure that you have the same length across all your fingers, and that way, it looks more
symmetrical and more pleasant to the eye.
Alternatively, something I've been told recently and something I discovered recently is that
if you like to keep your nails longer and you don't want to cut them, then for a nail
that was chipped, you can actually ask your manicurist to grow with you a gel nail on
that chip so that way, you don't have to cut the rest of your long nails, and you just
have to basically build on the short nail to make it match the longer ones.
Generally speaking, it's not very nice to actually have your nails completely trimmed
at the bed of your fingertip because that way, it can look less elegant and less refined
because visually, that makes your fingers look so short.
Having just a little bit of a nail, I would recommend one-fourth from the top of your
nail.
It makes it look more elongated and therefore elegant visually, making your fingers look
more refined.
Additionally, if you have long nails, meaning that you understand that the surface underneath
the nails is a perfect environment for bacteria to breed, which is something you have to be
conscious of.
Therefore, in this case, I would recommend carrying a little brush with you that's called
a nail brush.
It looks a bit like this, and you'll use this brush to clean the underneath of your fingers
like that, especially if you have a lot of work to do at home or if you are into gardening.
Make sure that you have this little brush in your bag if you have really long nails.
Second most important element about the nails is the shape of the nail, and that's important
because I think you should choose the shape that suits your personality, your character,
your lifestyle, and your occupation.
So maybe if you are into art, you can have stiletto nails.
If you are in a more corporate world, you might want to go for more classical shapes,
which is an oval, round or square shape, or a scoville, which is a square and oval shape,
so it has to really suit your personality and whatever that you are doing.
I think I really like when your whole look is kind of wholesome, so everything about
you speaks to your lifestyle, your occupation, your profession, and the message that you're
carrying with yourself.
I used to be a fan of oval nail shape.
I used to always have my nails oval because I like how it elongated visually my fingers,
but over time, with children, I realized that they somehow broke much faster.
I don't know why, but also they were quite pointy after a while, and when I was bathing
my kids, I could scratch them, so I realized that it wasn't convenient anymore for my lifestyle.
So I switched to a more square oval shape, which is square on the top and softer along
the edges, and I think it's much easier now to bathe my children and be more safe.
Therefore, this is the choice I had to make based on my lifestyle.
Generally speaking, the oval shape and the almond shape and the round shape elongate
visually your finger, so they make it look more slender, thinner, and refined in a way.
But square shapes actually shorten visually your fingers, making them look shorter and
more bulky.
So if you have short and bulkier fingers, I would recommend that you use oval, round,
or almond shape to visually elongate your finger.
Ideally, it's considered more beautiful when the top part of your nail repeats the shape
of the bottom part of your nail, therefore bringing symmetry to the nail itself and making
it look more beautiful.
So if the bottom is more oval, then the top should be oval as well to reflect the bottom
side of your nail.
I think the choice of the shape speaks so much about the personality of a woman, and
sometimes really you can say that women change the shape of a nail, and somehow it is reflected
in her personality.
If someone is wearing stiletto, I consider them to be more daring, more outgoing.
If someone goes for a more classical shape like the square one, I find them to be more
conservative, more traditional, as well as that is also reflected in the colors as well.
It's interesting to observe how the shape and the color of the nail speaks a lot about
the personality.
There are a lot of new shapes that occurred recently, and that is ballerina, there is
a mountain peak, there's an edge, they're all different kinds of shapes.
Stiletto is also quite a new one, but I don't advocate for any shape in particular.
I personally prefer the classical shapes, and if you want to go for a more classical
look, then I would say go for the square or Scoville, go for round or oval.
I think that's timeless, it will always look good, and there's really no trend in that.
Number three is about color, actually contrary to what many of you believe in, that only
light beige and pastel colors are considered to be elegant or feminine, or that Royals
only use that color.
It is true that the Queen of England prefers and has actually been using the same color
of the same brand for over 30 years.
It's said that she's been using the Essie brand and the color that she's been using
is called Ballet Slippers.
This is something that is particular to Queen Elizabeth, and it might have influenced her
people around her and their choices in the color and the choice of the nail color.
However, this is something that's particular to Queen Elizabeth of England, and it might
have influenced the choice of nail polish color of people around her, and that is true,
but that doesn't mean that all the Royals around the world are using only that color.
Actually, I have looked up a lot of the images of royal family members that have been using
all different colors, including red and burgundy.
When it comes to color, I'm actually a bit more conservative in a way that I don't advocate
or support the use of bright colors, super bright colors, neon colors, bright patterned
colors, stones, and decorations on nails.
I don't personally find it attractive, and this is something I'm not comfortable with
supporting.
Speaking of a color, I think what matters even more than just the choice of a color
itself is the integrity of it, and by that, I mean if for some reason your nail polish
has chipped or it has faded away, or something is missing, please do take it off completely.
Do not leave it on like that.
I think it makes the nail look so much worse than it could without having any nail polish
on.
So, I urge you always to keep in mind that if you do have nail polish on, it has to be
there completely.
If something is missing, chipped, please either remove it altogether, or something that I
also have been using before is shellac.
When I was using regular nail polish, I always made sure that I chose the color at a salon
where I had the same nail polish at home.
Say, I chose a red color in the salon, I had exactly the same red polish color at home.
Therefore, when I went to the salon to get my nails done, if for some reason, a nail
chipped or broke, I always had a nail polish at home that I could reapply and make it all
look the same.
So, having discussed the lengths, the shape, and the color of your nails, it's important
to speak about cuticles.
Cuticles are dead skin cells around at the bed of your nail, and what they do is that
they protect your nails from infection and fungus, so they have a protective role.
Sometimes they'll grow out, and I've seen people bite them or peel them away, and they'll
start bleeding, and it doesn't look good at all.
So what I'd recommend doing is just buying a pusher and pushing them back.
This is something that I've purchased, and I'm sure you can purchase in your local salon,
or you can just get a rollerball like that and fill it with any kind of oil.
This is the oil I carry around with me, and I apply it on the cuticles of my nails like
that.
So, if I don't want to get my whole hand in oil because I'll be working or something,
I will just make sure that I moisturize the cuticles around my nail using this little
rollerball with an oil.
The oil is up to you; you can choose any kind of oil that you prefer, and I think you can
buy this kind of a rollerball anywhere and just fill it up with an oil that suits you.
Finally, if we're talking about nails and fingers, we can't ignore the hand itself.
It's so important to make sure that you take care of your hands just as much as you take
care of your face and your neck because actually, the first signs of aging are usually shown
on our hands.
So, women tend to show the signs of aging first on their hands and neck, so it has to
get just enough attention if not more.
I have shown this in all my previous videos, as well as what's in my makeup bag and what's
in my bag, and I'm reiterating this again in this video.
I personally really love this hand cream by Chanel, which is a texture-rich.
There's another one that came out, but I prefer the one that has a much richer texture than
the lighter one because my skin is super dry, and I like that you just have to apply just
a little bit, a tiny little bit in here, and it's going to serve you all.
Okay, that was very little, so just a little bit like that, and what I do is I then just
go like that, and I apply it on my hands on the top of my hands and maybe a little bit
on the fingers because sometimes I don't want to get my hands in the cream because I'll
be working or writing something, so I'll just make sure that the top of my hands is moisturized.
Next, I have here two kinds of creams that I showed already.
Again, it's by Burredo, and I've been loving it a lot, and I think they're very cute and
super small and very affordable.
You can put it anywhere.
This one requires a little bit more space in your bag, whereas this one, once you've
used a little bit, you can always roll it like that, and then you have just a little
bit less space left, so you can actually take it in a smaller purse.
This is my very new favorite smell.
It's called Murder of a Ghost, and it's also by Burredo.
I have tried all different kinds of scents.
I love their scents as well as the texture of the cream.
I like that it doesn't leave your fingers sticky and it moisturizes the hands really
well.
My newest discovery is a very barrier-repairing cream.
This is particularly great nowadays because we sanitize our hands so often.
This is more medical.
I bought it in a pharmacy, and I'm sure you can buy it in your local pharmacy, and I usually
apply it only at night.
So, what I'm about to go to bed, I will apply this, and sometimes on days when I feel like
it, I'll put little cotton gloves on top to make sure that the hand cream is sealed there
and that my hands are moisturized, and it's sort of like a little spa for your hands.
To finalize this video, I do take care of my hands a lot and my nails.
I do take care of them in a salon every two to three weeks, depending on how often I need
to attend.
But if you, for some reason, can't go to the salon, you can always take care of your nails
at home.
I've been doing it before as well.
I have all my tools with me at home, and I actually go to the salon with my own tools.
So, everything that I get done at the salon, I have at home.
There's just I think that the manicurist is doing a much better job than I am in taking
care of my nails.
I hope that I answered all of your questions in this video, and if you still do have some
questions, please make sure to ask them down in the comment section below, or you can always
write to me on Instagram.
Thank you very much for watching this video until the very end.
I hope that you find these tips very useful, and I'll see you in my next video.
Bye!
Thank you.
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