How to Sculpt Russian Almond Nails | Acrylic Nails

Today Greg Salo shows you how he sculpts the Russian Almond nail shape using Cover Pink acrylic. Comment below which nail shape you want to see next!
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[@fleurwilliamson5920]

This is the shape I tried to get my nail tech to do for years, and they just never understood. Love love love.

[@samrudra6459]

Thank you for make it understandable and easy ❤❤❤❤

[@youngnailsinc]

Of course! We hope you learned something new from this video on russian almond nails.

[@deannacapps84]

This is one of my most favorite shapes. Ive never met a tech in Maryland that can do one. I do like mine "exaggerated" though. This is a beautiful and wearable example. But i love the more deeper sidewalls and straight edges and more narrow at the tip.

[@youngnailsinc]

Definitely a favorite shape!!

[@ManuelaKula]

Right, i love the Russian Almond Shape like u ... a great Shape!😉👍

[@allmyducksinarow]

Idk what it is about MD, but it’s so hard to find techs that even do sculpted nails! Any suggestions?

[@janillebutler2739]

This is (imo) the prettiest,most "wearable" example of Russian Almond. How nice to see a tutorial done this way. Thanks so much Greg!😊

[@youngnailsinc]

You're very welcome!

[@RachelShearman]

Love this shape, without knowing it's called a Russian Almond, I've been doing my own nails in this shape for a while!

[@youngnailsinc]

Oh wow! it's a great shape!

[@katrinasheets2997]

This is by far the prettiest Russian Almond I've seen. It's such an interesting shape. I've seen some that were very pronounced with the bottom arches being very long and boxy. Greg's version is soft, subtle and definitely sexy as he said. It looked like sooooo much product being used I was scared for a minute but the end result is lovely and signature Young Nails work!! 💗

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you so much for this kind words!! ❤️💖

[@jemmawhitehouse1043]

Lovely shape. Your cuticle application is absolutely mesmerising to watch!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Nail is so beautiful!

[@tigger8941]

Watched you guys 8 years ago and only just rediscovered you and im loving the way you have taken the channel. Obsessed 😍

[@youngnailsinc]

Welcome back we missed you! ❤️💖

[@tenchoenails5471]

I love watching your tutorials so much! You guys have really helped me become better with acrylic! Thank you❤️

[@youngnailsinc]

Happy to help! Thank you for watching our videos, having us be part of your nail journey!

[@hildahkalinda6020]

Wow!!! Beautiful nail, simple yet sophisticated and classy. Wow!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathytarman2302]

This is one of my favorite shapes. I love the beauty of this nail. Thank you for sharing how to do this shape.

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome!

[@inprogress36]

Wow you explained that so well. I completely understand the top now and the form placement. I so appreciate how you break it all down. Thank you so much.

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful! Our pleasure!

[@Glitterbombz]

Gorgeous!!! Ty for being detailed in explaining!!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks for watching!

[@angeleazier6191]

Ugh I was just on your site for the 20/20 nailpolish deal and was thinking man I wish YN had advice for Russian style. You guys always cover it all so well

[@monicabozzi82]

I love this shape so much...well done as always, Greg!

[@youngnailsinc]

Many thanks!

[@chrishall9880]

for anyone wondering you got to tip the front of your form up & cut each side make a slight slit on each side of the free edge area…I learned by watching kirsty meakin.. nAio and her channel both have videos on these different shapes…

[@momofgenius0014]

Thank you for this.....very helpful!

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad it was helpful! Our pleasure!

[@karenwalker4476]

One of my trickiest shapes, UNTIL NOW! Thank you Master Greg!😊😘

[@youngnailsinc]

You can do it!

[@marnoriega2266]

The video was 12mins it seemed like it was 5mins and he made it look so easy in the simplest way I’m trying this out with my nail journey wish me luck

[@NovaKnowsBeauty]

Greg and that hypnotic voice 😋

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@lilymohsye]

I like this shape very much

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

I'd *love* to see a series this in depth on all the nail shapes that are popular today, and maybe some of the less requested shapes too like an Edge. This was great!

[@youngnailsinc]

Love that!! Great idea! ❤️💖

[@renatapikusova4513]

Absolutely love it the shape the voice the presentation 😍👌🙌

[@Coloring_with_Kendra]

I love the videos of different shapes!! Please keep them coming 😁

[@youngnailsinc]

More to come!

[@Claudia-gj7cv]

My favorite teacher and my favorite entertainer! It's a pleasure to watch you every time. Good advice, wonderful environment ... You make me regret that I wasn't born there too 😔. I would definitely have taken your courses.

[@youngnailsinc]

Wow, thank you!

[@kibaetienne2171]

Such a pretty shape. Great job! I think i will give it a try

[@youngnailsinc]

Please do! Thank you!

[@Jolie702]

Can you do a tutorial of this same shape but with gel? I'd love to see this using the young nails gel system

[@youngnailsinc]

Great idea!! Noted!! ❤️

[@karinasnaildesigns]

Lovely shape, beautifully created 😍💅

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! 😊

[@rhondamastropoalo2237]

This is beautiful would love to see a full set ombre tfs🤩🥰

[@cleopatrathegreat7455]

That's beautiful 😍 ❤

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you! 😊

[@Komerican10]

I have never heard of this shape and I LOVE IT!!!! Dang, I wish I could book an appt with you and have this sculpted!! Beautiful job!!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@nataniaeliana]

Love how hands on you guys are!! I've said it before you guys have truly changed the nail game PERIOD!! I wish i was closer to take your classes as I live in Northern California (Sacramento) hoping you guys could do some pop up workshops because we need you here in Sacramento!

[@youngnailsinc]

Maybe one day! Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@nataniaeliana]

@@youngnailsinc No thank you I'm an upcoming nail tech and need all the help and tips I can get this is greatly appreciated i might have to make a trip to you guys because I'm serious about my upcoming business. #LoveYoungNails

[@neldanewlyn2518]

Thanks so much Greg - it really is one of my favourites :)

[@youngnailsinc]

Glad you like it!

[@hollijohnson4443]

Love the shape!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@Nightskyvibes1]

Thank you!

[@ucheokoye6744]

Lovely!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@Mel_T.s]

Beautiful!!! 😍 Def need some YN forms to accomplish a good extension! 😉😁

[@youngnailsinc]

Right?! Thanks for watching!! ❤️💖

[@sasililly2523]

Thank you Greg!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💖

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Wow.....loving it Greg

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!!

[@kimberleybrowne9125]

Beautiful...👍

[@youngnailsinc]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@FiliaNoctis]

I love that shape!! 💖💖

[@youngnailsinc]

Same!! ❤️💖

[@redone3796]

W❤W! You do some fabulous work!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you so much!

[@sandrinenz]

Love you guys

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️

[@1amazingj]

Love,Love, Love!

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️❤️❤️

[@what-it-doboyce4953]

The shape is beautiful I love it

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@nikitaengelen5167]

Love the shape and the fact that Greg didn't sculpt a big whooping apex, like you see mostly with this shape. 💪🏽❤

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@MsMeMe-bc6jp]

beautiful

[@youngnailsinc]

Many many thanks

[@rrhopewell]

Perfect almond shape

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@nautsrenata]

Wish you would have shown the c-curve at the end, I could tell it was perfect. Greg always makes amazing nails, I love his voice & how he explains what he's doing! This is my favourite nail shape also, with stiletto coming in close behind lol

[@youngnailsinc]

Oh great idea! Thank you for watching!

[@barbeflorine5996]

Nice 👍

[@brijeanreaser765]

ILOVE DA SHAPEEE🥰😍

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@mgi6659]

FANTÁSTICO!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!

[@ashtonsue5577]

I HAVE A IDEA! You guys should come out with a velvet product or like a video of how to pull off the velvet look. I haven't seen many videos but you guys never fail me ♥️

[@youngnailsinc]

Great idea!! Noted!! ❤️💖

[@nadineponkratz8973]

Ich liebe diese Form 😍😍😍👌

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!!

[@ildasilva5225]

Hi, Razor Tks for yr guidelines. It's precise and SUPERB Does young nails have other video instructions for other nail formats, such as, Butterfly, Edgeletto, Pipe, Razor, Dragon Stiletto edge, Cube, Triangle ? Tkkkkkkssss

[@youngnailsinc]

We recently did a tutorial for a pipe nail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpWni3SYmriYl6s

[@tamarasipek8426]

All great, but I don't really like russian forms of almonds because they are thick and heavy, not wearable and unnatural. Greg adjusted this one though 👏

[@guacgirl]

Perfect ❤🔥😻

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you!! ❤️💖

[@DeliasNailStudio]

I love the Russian almond. I’ve been wearing this shape for a while now..

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@cleopatrathegreat7455]

Finally I get it.

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@mairwyncurtis2102]

FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUS QUEEN!!!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

💖❤️

[@cmayo5659]

I have so much trouble with forms! I think I move the acrylic too much ?? Very informative, thanks! My daughter says my nail shape is outdated-i like square.

[@renois1]

Not outdated it's classic!! Tell her it's a difference. Like wearing Diamonds it's always in!!🥰

[@youngnailsinc]

You are so welcome! :-D Never out of style!!

[@cmayo5659]

@@youngnailsinc 🥰

[@capricornenumide2532]

Excellent job . Plz how it s done with gel builder ??? 🤔

[@renois1]

Same way. All about correct form placement. Use your brush to sculpt the free edge make sure you don't apply to much gel at your free edge and clean excess gel from the nail form tip before curing. You can achieve a great C curve just with pinch the right places on your form.

[@Jessicawhite604]

Are you able to create the same look with the c curve coffin or tips , than file the corner off ?

[@youngnailsinc]

You can create a similar look with the coffin or stiletto tips since they have a similar c-curve. If you are using a straight/square tip, this would not give you the same shape and structure as needed for the almond nail.

[@Jessicawhite604]

@@youngnailsinc thank u 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@susannaholmes3838]

is it hard to maintain this shape for multiple fills??

[@JC-mh3ze]

Love this shape but I always end up Angling the side walls from the pink to the free edge instead of keeping the free edge straight. Ugh 😣

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️

[@sandrinenz]

Hi bros Try to tip a little downwards the form. Ll get a different result.

[@Rebeccamunro1]

LOVE this tutorial, especially how soft and feminine you’ve made this shape! Exceptional teaching skills and attention to detail as always Greg!! Could watch you work all day! Thankyou so much❣️🙏🏽❤️ Ps.. I’ve been trying to get your new dust collector on the UK website, but can’t find it anywhere? Would be very grateful if you could provide a link if possible please ☺️

[@youngnailsinc]

Thank you so much! Unfortunately the dust collectors sold out quickly but stay tuned for updates on that soon!!

[@jenniferhookey5081]

There's a difference between Russian Almond and Russian Gothic. Gothic is more harsh in angles and more of a stilletto shape.

[@youngnailsinc]

💯

[@marissaknowles9591]

Hello which training hand is this that you are using where can i get one

[@youngnailsinc]

Hello Marissa! This is our Young Nails trainer hand, you can find it it on our site: www.youngnails.com

[@thesoftlife1033]

Oddly enough, my natural nail shape (cuticle to free edge) is a Russian Almond😂. I've always had a flat-ish curve to my nail bed. Nice to have a name for it other than someone smashed my apex"

[@youngnailsinc]

Oh wow! A natural Russian almond, love it!

[@nelidasotelo3067]

💖yn

[@youngnailsinc]

YN 💖 you

[@hontsehlaoleART]

Can this shape be created over long natural nails?? 😢

[@youngnailsinc]

A traditional almond shape can be done on a natural nail, but it is more challenging to turn a natural nail into a Russian almond because of the angle of the form and the structure of the c-curve.

[@bellacost9131]

First

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@V.I.C.]

I’m sooo confused lol this looks just like a normal almond nail.. Russian almonds are way more like geometric looking with like sharp points and what not.. I’m not understanding how this is a Russian almond.. maybe am I missing something here? Can someone explain or help me understand pls and thank you lol

[@xxxmindblockxxx]

A regular almond has straight side walls when looking from the side, the bottom lines go straight out and the top line drops down (after the apex) to meet up with the side walls. With Russian styles the sidewalls (viewed from the side) go straight out but then arch upward to meet the tip so the top line of the nail can be straight. That's also why he tilted the form up. Russian styles have a more complex geometry from the side, the side walls arch up instead of the top line dipping down. The goal is a nail that goes straight out at the apex instead of curving back down like traditional shapes. That's the difference, the sharpness or roundness of the corners is up to preference 😉

[@ManuelaKula]

I unverstanden u ... this is a very very soft Version of Russian Almond! For me it is also not a real Russian Almond Shape ... i love it when the Sidewalls are deeper and the Edges not so soft!

[@hy3579]

The American almond is more rounded in the middle, overall a. Orr dramatic look and closer shape to a real almond. This Russian version has a more more natural apex overall slimmer middle

[@ManuelaKula]

@@hy3579 ok and thanks for ur answer and Info .... i don't know before, that there is a different between American Style and Europ Style .... every time we can learn more ....😉👍🏻

[@legslikewhoa]

The sharp one is gothic nail

[@gabriellagreer-benedict9476]

Hold up Greg!!! What you trying to sell today. Those eyes are luring is into the screen. Is this a nail video or something else. You are out of control!!! Beautiful work as always!!!

[@youngnailsinc]

👀 ❤️💖

[@momofgenius0014]

Second😂

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@stacyorick8764]

How is this different from an almond shape? Never heard of Russian almond....

[@renois1]

Traditional Almond form placed downward vs upward here creating straight high and lower arches

[@unicornkitteh5332]

This doesn't look like a Russian almond 🤔 it should look more like a stiletto from the top view and the sides that angle up are a bit more exaggerated.

[@youngnailsinc]

❤️💖

[@julieklobertanz2284]

I was looking through the comments waiting for someone to point that out, this is a nice version but I was hoping for that point at the top and pointy tip 🥰

[@unicornkitteh5332]

@@julieklobertanz2284 yeah honestly. This isn't even close lol

[@ritalaeda]

Извините конечно, я мастер из России, и это не Русский миндаль. Это обычный миндаль. Русский с вздернутым концом, больше похож на крокодила) Lacoste

[@patriciagallacher6741]

Nice! looks like you've lost a little weight, and l thought this epidemic was supposed make people put weight on 😂!

[@youngnailsinc]

😅