nail enhancements:wraps
“Fibreglass or silk nails are a great half-way house
for clientswho prefer not towear acrylics but need more support than gel polish”
- Belinda Price, Nubar Educator prep
As withmost nail enhancements, preparation of 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 fromthe 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 fromthe nail plate, then eliminate all surface contaminators and finally purify the nail plate layer.
You should also ensure that you don’t touch the adhesive backing before sticking it to the client’s nails as if debris or oil fromyour fingers gets onto the adhesive theremay be problems with it sticking or itmay cause the wrap to lift later on.
Thematerial 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 fromscissors, resin and activator; therefore they can be very cost effective to your salon.
Also, fibreglass and silk wraps are available in pre-cuts whichmeans the treatment can be donemuch 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 aremost suited to all clients. Unlike other nail enhancements, there is no filing on the nail plate, removal can be achieved with soaking alone in just 20 minutes and there are no strong odours.
SoftTouch No LightWrap Systemfrom NSI is a versatile and easy to use, formulated gel that won’t cause discolouring or cracking.
The Brush OnApplicator virtually eliminates drying time, which saves you, and the client,
time.TheWrap Systemalso containsWrap 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 Cleanser 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 themesh and bond with the natural nail.
Alternatively, the Fibreglass and SilkWrap systemfromPalms Extra also presents clients with natural looking nail enhancements. Oncemastered, the Fibreglass/Silk enhancement is an ideal alternative to Liquid and Powder and Gel Systems.
As well as being used with tips, this enhancement systemcan be used as a quick fix for damaged natural
nails.TheWrap Systemis quick and easy to apply with very little (if any) buffing necessary to produce a clear and shiny finish. Simply use Palms Extra Fibreglass or Silk strips, Resin and ResinActivator to accelerate drying time.
TheWrap Systemis also very easy to remove, with very little buffing required, thismeans the systemis also suitable for clients looking for temporary extensions.
Created in 1984, Backscratchers Glass Glaze is a Fibreglass and SilkWrap System, fromSupernail and Beauty Ltd and claims to be stronger andmore flexible than traditional liquid and powder systems.
However, the wrap systems look a lot thinner and natural so that the finished nails can be worn with or without polish. In
Backscratchers Glass Glaze fibreglass and silk wrap systemfromSupernail and Beauty Ltd.
NSI’s Soft Touch wrap system.
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