Nails -NailWrap Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prep As with most nail enhancements, preparation to the nail is very important in terms of avoiding lifting.
There are four simple steps to preparing the nail before applying the wrap enhancement. First of all, ensure that the cuticle is removed from the nail, whilst ensuring not to clip anything that is living as this could lead to lifting and possibly a bacterial infection.
Secondly, remove the shine from the nail plate, then eliminate all surface contaminators and finally purify the nail plate layer.
Backscratchers educator Christine Vargas of Visalia Calif says: “The most important thing to remember during application is to make sure you have a good prep—the nail should be totally clean of oils and dead skin to prevent lifting. And the other thing is to make sure you don’t put the wrap on the
cuticle. I recommend leaving about 1
⁄16 th inch space between the wrap and
the outer edge of the nail, all the way round.”
You should also ensure that you don’t touch the back of the adhesive backing before sticking it to the clients’ nails because if debris or oil from your fingers gets onto the adhesive there may be problems with it sticking or it may cause the wrap to lift later on.
The material used for the wrap is then cut into the shape of the nail, however it is important not to cut it too big as the excess wrap will fray when you file it to the correct size.
Systems
Wrap systems do not require expensive equipment apart from scissors, resin and activator; therefore they can be very cost effective to your salon.
Also, fibreglass and silk wraps are available in pre-cuts which means the treatment can be done much quicker than other enhancements so no longer do salons have to book out long treatment times to accommodate clients’ needs.
Fibreglass systems are one of the few systems that are most suited to all clients. Unlike other nail enhancements, there is no filing on the nail plate, removal can be achieved
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Soft Touch No Light Wrap System can be used for both fibreglass and silk wraps.
with soaking alone in just 20 minutes and there are no strong odours.
Soft Touch No Light Wrap System from Nail and Beauty Systems is a versatile and easy to use formulated gel that won’t cause discolouring or cracking.
The Brush On Activator virtually eliminates drying time, which saves you, and the client, time.
The Wrap system also contains Wrap Gel which is of a thick consistency so prevents running and enables you to build a strong nail arch.
Also included in the kit is Nail Glue, Blend-a-tip Brush Cleaner and Dispense-A-Wraps which offers a choice of both silk and fibreglass with a pre-adhesive backing.
The backing will allow the nail glue to absorb through the mesh and bond to the natural nail.
As an alternative, Backscratchers Fibreglass Glaze System allows nail technicians to build and repair any natural nail breakages as well as build natural looking nails.
Their wrap systems also work well with gel polishes, giving your client extra strength but without bulk. This is an ideal solution for clients who wish to wear gel polishes and whose nails are not quite strong enough, but do not want the hassle of overlays or extensions done first.
Also, there is very little filing involved with Backscratchers systems so therefore very little dust.
Firbreglass Glaze System from Backscratchers.
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