NAIL TIPS AND WRAPSChapter 27 – 16’

Nails can be made any length Variety of products can be applied over

tip to strengthen

Why Study Nail Tips and Wraps?

Offering extension services expands your service offerings and enables clients to have a “one stop shop” experience

Learning proper techniques for applying and removing nail tips will aid in helping your client to keep natural nails in the best possible health and condition

Understanding the types and uses of nail wraps will enable you to determine your client's specific need

Learning how to safely and correctly apply, maintain, and remove nail tips and wraps will ensure your client’s happiness and loyalty.

Nail Tips Plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from

tough polymer made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

Add extra length to natural nail Support for nail enhancement products Overlay – layer of any nail enhancement

product applied overtop for added strength

Tip cutter – specialized tool for cutting nail tips “Did you Know” box PP 930

Nail dehydrator – substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil

“Well” – point of contact with nail plate Full Half or partial Well-less Figure 27 -2

Position Stop – Point where free edge of natural nail meets nail tip Tip is adhered to natural nail

Many sizes, colors, and shapes Purchased in large containers or

individual refills Exactly cover nail plate from sidewall to

sidewall DO NOT use tip more narrow than nail

plate Will cause a crack at sides or split down

middle

Use abrasive board to tailor tip before applying

Bevel and trim “well” before applying Less filing Less potential for damage

Nail tip adhesive – bonding agent to secure tip to natural nail

Gel adhesives – Resins Thicker Require longer “set” or drying time

Containers come in Pointed applicator One-drop applicator Brush-on

Always wear eye protection Cause serious injury if gets into eyes

Contact are will need to be blended Should be NO visible line where tip stops

and natural nail begins Nail Tip Application pages – 935 - 936

Application of Nail Tips Stop, rock and hold

Avoid air bubbles Promote proper adhesion

Hold tip 45 degree angle to the edge of the fingernail

Stop against end of free edge Rock tip slowly applying steady pressure

– push out air bubbles Hold in place

Reduce contact area with abrasive file so tip blends with natural nail

No visible line from nail tip to natural nail NEVER hold file at angle – may gauge nail

plate and damage it

Nail Wraps Any method securing a layer of paper or

fabric on or around the nail/tip to strengthen and durability

Used to repair or strengthen or create nail extensions

Nail resin – Made from cyanoacrylate Polymerizes in seconds

Fabric wrap Silk Linen Fiberglass Cut to cover nail surface Laid in layers of resin to build and strengthen

enhancement

Silk wraps Thin natural material Tight weave Becomes transparent Lightweight and smooth appearance

Linen wraps Closely woven, heavy material Thicker and bulkier than other types Adhesives do not penetrate as easily Opaque – colored polish to cover Strongest fabric

Fiberglass Very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave Easy to use Resin penetrates – improves adhesion Not as strong as linen or silk

Paper wraps Temporary service Very thin paper First material used Do not have strength and durability of fabric

wraps

Wrap resin accelerator Activator Acts as dryer that speeds up the hardening

process of resin or adhesive overlay Brush-on Pump Spray-on Aerosol 2 minutes after applying

Do not apply additional wrap resin or it may harden on tip applicator

Does not need to be applied after every layer of adhesive

Nail Wrap Application PP – 937 - 939

Carry out Nail Wrap Maintenance, Repair, and

Removal Maintenance - nail enhancements need to be

serviced as/after growing out Fill Backfill Structurally correct nail to ensure strength,

shape, durability Rebalance

Two-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance PP 940 - 942

Fabric Wrap Repair Small piece of fabric used to strengthen a

weak point or break Stress strip –

Cut 1/8” in length Apply to weak point Used to strengthen or repair

Repair Patch – piece of fabric used to cover a crack or break

Four-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance – PP 943 - 945

Fabric wrap removal Remove wraps carefully so no damage to

natural nail Immerse in acetone Wrap melts away and gently push off with

wooden pusher Rehydrate natural nail

Nail Tip and Fabric Wrap removal – PP 946 – 947