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The Nai l Fi le Autumn 2012 Nail Enhancement: Wraps . . . Nail Enhancement: Wraps
client worrying whether any kind of enhancement will damage their nail. This is where you need to put them at ease and give them confidence in your
skills.An accurately applied and removed enhancement should not ruin the natural nail. It will only negatively affect it if it is pulled from the natural nail.
Prep and
application As with most enhancement systems, preparation of the nail is very important to prevent lifting, leading to an unhappy client! There are a few simple steps to preparing the nail before applying the wrap, not forgetting to sanitise yours and the client’s hands before beginning the treatment. First of all, make sure 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, and then eliminate all surface contaminators before purifying and dehydrating the nail plate layer. The tip can then be applied to the nail, ready for the application of the Silk or Fibreglass.
To apply the Silk or Fibreglass, a small piece of material
(either the Silk or the Fibreglass) is cut to the size and shape of the fingernail and applied using a small amount of resin. Once the resin is dry, the Silk or Fibreglass wrap is buffed to smooth the surface and the excess material filed away, and the process is complete. These days, Fibreglass and Silk is also available in pre-cuts, making the application process even simpler.
One of the advantages of Silk and Fibreglass wraps is that they can be a fairly cost- effective system to offer without too much science involved. Costly equipment isn’t required, other than scissors, resin, tips and activator, and there’s no mixing or UV curing to contend with, which if done incorrectly can often lead to an inadequate enhancement.
Let’s wrap
The Fibreglass and SilkWrap system from Palms Extra presents clients with natural looking nail enhancements. Once mastered, the Fibreglass / Silk enhancement is an ideal alternative to Liquid and Powder and Gel systems.
As well as being used with tips, this enhancement system can be used as a quick fix for damaged natural nails. The
Wrap System is 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 Resin Activator to accelerate drying time.
TheWrap System is also very easy to remove, with very little buffing required, this means the system is also suitable for clients looking for temporary extensions.
Alternatively, Soft Touch No LightWrap System from NSI is a versatile and easy to use formulated gel and glue that won’t cause discolouring or cracking. The Brush On Applicator virtually eliminates drying time, which saves you, and the client, time. TheWrap System also 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 pre-adhesive backing. The backing will allow the nail glue to absorb through the mesh and bond with the natural nail.
Created in 1984, Backscratchers Glass Glaze is a Fibreglass and SilkWrap System from Supernail and
Backscratchers Glass Glaze Fibreglass and SilkWrap System, available from Supernail and Beauty Ltd, is strong and flexible.
NSI’s NailWrap System comes with everything needed to create Silk or Fibreglass enhancements.
Beauty Ltd and claims to be stronger and more flexible than traditional Liquid and Powder systems.
Supernail and Beauty Ltd offer the Glass Glaze Complete Starter Kit which contains enough materials for approximately 20 sets of Glass Glaze
Nails.Any nail technicians looking to train in Backscratchers Fibreglass System can do so either at home, in the salon, or at the training centre in central London.
Alternatively, United Beauty offer a range of Star Nails products that are designed to be used as part of a Fibreglass and Silk system. Nail technicians can choose from both strips of Fibreglass and China Silk to cut themselves, or pre-cut Fibreglass and Silk. Also available from Star Nails to create Fibreglass and Silk nail enhancements is Brush-On Activator, Builder Resin, Brush-On Resin, Fibreglass Resin and ResinActivator Spray.
STEP BY STEP Fibreglass by Belinda Price of Palms Extra Step 1
Do cuticlework and remove shine fromthe nail platewith a gentle file/block andwipewith Palms Extra Sanitizer.
Cut the self-adhesive Fibreglass or silk to fit the nail, leaving a 2mm gap around the
edge.Try not to touch the fabric toomuch as grease fromyour fingers can spoil the fabric.
Step 2
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Step 3
Apply aminimal amount of Palms ExtraResin to the fabricwrap so that it penetrates and‘wets’ the silk or fibreglass leaving it transparent. Seal the edges andwait aminute before spraying your PalmsExtra Activator (fromaround 8 inches away).Wait oneminute and apply another layer of resin and repeat activator.
File the edges and smooth the
fabric.Remove any
dust.For a stronger nail, repeat steps two, three and four.
Step 4
Step 5
Apply twomore layers of resin, activating it between each layer.
Buff and oil, paint if required.
Step 6
The Fibreglass and SilkWrap system from Palms Extras allows you to create natural looking nail enhancements.
Star Nails, available from United Beauty, offer both pre-cut and strips of China Silk and Fibreglass.
Contact telephone numbers: NSI
Palms Extra
Supernail and Beauty United Beauty
0500 131 009 0800 252 172 01753 573 423 01536 463 384
Don’t forget to mention The Nail File when calling!
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