Before diving into the techniques of shaping nails, it's important to understand the anatomy of nails. Nails are made of a protein called keratin, which is also found in hair and skin. Each nail consists of several parts: - Nail Plate: The visible part of the nail.- Nail Bed: The skin beneath the nail plate.- Cuticle: The tissue that overlaps the nail plate and protects the nail matrix.- Nail Matrix: The tissue under the base of the nail that produces new nail cells.

Before diving into the techniques of clipping nails, it's essential to understand the structure of nails. Nails are made of a protein called keratin, which is also found in hair and skin. Each nail consists of several parts: - Nail Plate: The hard, visible part of the nail. - Nail Bed: The skin beneath the nail plate. - Cuticle: The tissue that overlaps the nail plate at the base.