Acrylic nails are all about precision and creativity - and Meg shows how you can take things a step further by mixing powders to create a perfect custom shade for your client. Using a sharp square shape and a smooth application, she focuses on achieving flawless structure straight from the brush, keeping filing and shaping to an absolute minimum.
The products you’ll need
xxxxx How To: Long Square Acrylic Application Part 1
Step 1. Mixing the custom colour
Meg combines different acrylic powders to create a bespoke blend, balancing soft neutrals with a hint of pink for a natural yet polished tone that suits her client perfectly.
Step 2. Smooth acrylic application
Using careful bead placement and controlled brushwork, Meg applies the acrylic to build a strong, sharp square nail. The goal is to sculpt as close to the final shape as possible during application.
Step 3. Minimal filing and shaping
Thanks to the smooth and precise application, very little filing is needed. A 120 grit nail file and sanding block are used only to refine the edges and surface, ensuring the square shape is crisp and the nails are perfectly smooth.
The final reveal
The finished set is a clean, sharp square with a custom-blended acrylic colour tailored to the client. With minimal filing required, the nails look sleek, natural, and professional — proof that the perfect acrylic application starts with precision.
