How to model nails on the end of fingers?

Question

I have base mesh of a hand and want to model nails on it. I extrude and shape the nails but fail to get the look of nails.

I tried extruding but it's not looking natural:

Any suggestion of how I can do it better?

Answer 1

You should create a loop cut along the edge of the finger and extrude from there, so that the nail extrudes outwards instead of upwards.