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The Nai l Fi le Autumn 2012


www.BeautyServe.com Nail Enhancement: Wraps . . . Nail Enhancement: Wraps


layers of tissue and a clear product similar to topcoat were used to enhance the nails of society ladies and celebrities.


“We now use woven fabric and layers of resin on a professionally prepared nail. Both Silk and Fibreglass are popular choices. This system is ideal for natural nail repairs – especially good when used in conjunction with gel polish if the client has a tear in the nail. It can be used as a natural nail overlay, with a tip, or it is possible to sculpt (but rarely done).”


Originally conceived to act as a splint to support breakages in the natural nail (and many nail technicians still use this method today under UV Gel application), today’s wrapped nails are an ideal solution for clients looking for that middle ground between natural nails and enhancements, as they offer a thinner and more lightweight alternative.


Both systems – Silk and Fibreglass – can be used to strengthen the nail and create an enhancement. In the Illustrated Beauty Therapy Dictionary, Susan Cressy describes Fibreglass wraps as: “A strengthening layer used when creating a nail extension. It is durable and strong, thin but loosely woven, to allow adhesive to penetrate easily.”


She goes on to describe Silk wraps as: “A thin layer used in the application of false nails or to strengthen a natural nail. It is made from silk, a tightly woven natural material, which is strong and light in weight. It becomes transparent when adhesive is applied providing a smooth finish.”


Let’s wrap it up


By


Donna Taylor donna@BeautyServe.net


Our industry is overwhelmed with nail enhancement products and systems these days, so much so it’s often easy to forget about the faithful favourites of the past; wrap enhancements being one of these.


After several years of developments it seems that Fibreglass and Silk wraps are two systems that are quite often forgotten about by many nail technicians, even though they were both one of the first


nail systems to break into the industry.


In fact, there is perhaps many a newly trained nail technician out there who has never even heard of Silk or Fibreglass, never mind practiced the basics. But it’s time to bring wrap systems back to the forefront and high up your treatment menu alongside L&P and Gel, offering a range of nail enhancements that can meet the need of every client.


“Fibreglass and Silk wrap nails have been around for years,” says Belinda Price, Nubar Educator. “They have many reported origins.At the beginning of the 20th Century,


So which one to use depends upon your client’s requirements, their nail-type and the look they wish to achieve.As Fibreglass wraps are slightly stronger than Silk they are ideal for clients who often suffer with nails that break or split easily. However, if your client has quite strong nails naturally, introducing Silk enhancements to them first would be an ideal option as they’re so thin, but switching to Fibreglass could be an option if re-enforcement is required.


“Fibreglass or Silk nails are a great half way house for clients who prefer not to wear acrylics but need more support than Gel polish,” says Belinda. “Wraps are thin, light-weight, clear and have a great shine, as well as being great for clients with lifting problems.”


One thing many nail technicians are faced with is a


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