© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Chapter 27 Nail Tips and Wraps

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Why Study Nail Tips and Wraps? Offering nail extension and wrap services expands your service offerings and enables the client to have “one stop shop” experience in your salon. Learning the proper technique for applying and removing nail tips will aid in helping your client keep her natural nails in the best possible health and condition. Understanding the types and uses of nail wraps will enable you to determine the appropriate wrap for your client’s specific needs. Learning how to safely and correctly apply, maintain, and remove nail tips and wraps will ensure your clients’ happiness and loyalty.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Advanced Nail Techniques One of the first things we notice about someone is their hands and fingernails. With the technology of the twenty-first century, there is no reason for anyone to have unattractive nails. There are many ways that you, as a practitioner skilled in nail technology can help your clients have better-looking hands. Nail tips: A plastic, pre-molded nail shaped from a tough polymer made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Tips are often used with another service such as a wrap or an overlay. (Overlays are made from methacrylate liquid and powder) They are adhered to the natural nail to add extra length and serve as a support for nail enhancement products.acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Nail wraps: A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip or natural nail to ensure its strength and durability. Nail enhancements made by using nail-sized pieces of cloth or paper bonded to the top of the nail plate with wrap resin. (Resins are made from cyanoacrylate monomers.) Wraps are used to repair or strengthen natural nails or to create nail extensions. Advanced Nail Techniques Cont.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Materials and Supplies Abrasives: used to shape nails-files Buffer block: used to buff nails- smooth nails or artificial material. Tip adhesive: used to bond tip to nail-nail glue Tip cutter: used to clip nail tips Nail dehydrator: used to remove surface moisture- ensure no oils remain to ensure proper adhesion.

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© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Nail Tips Tips have a well that serves as the point of contact with the nail plate. The position stop is the point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip.position stop Full well Partial well Well-less

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Nail Wraps Nail tip adhesive:the bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail. Can be purchased in different forms; depending on thickness of the adhesive. Gel adhesives are often referred to as resin they are the thickest adhesives and require more drying time. Nail wrap resin: used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail or tip. Resins made from cyanoacrylate, a specialized acrylic monomer with excellent adhesion properties.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Fabric Wraps Fabric wraps are nail wraps cut to fit and cover the natural nail and nail tip made of: Silk: thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when resin is applied Linen: closely woven, heavy material that resins do not penetrate easily; colored polish required Fiberglass: thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave Paper: have no strength or durability

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Other Supplies Wrap resin accelerator: also known as an activator; acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the resin usually in spray form. Miscellaneous tools: wrap resin, nail buffer and files, small scissors, plastic, tweezers Option: Dip powder and adhesive enhancements

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© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Maintenance Maintenance – term used for when the enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application Uses –To fill or back fill- apply enhancement to regrowth –To structurally correct the nail to ensure strength, shape and duribility (rebalance)

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© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Wrap Repair WRAP REPAIR: Small pieces of fabric can be used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or to repair a break in the nail. Stress strip: fabric cut to 1/8 inch in length and applied to weak point applied during maintence. Repair patch: piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail adhere with adhesive and buff smooth after drying.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Wrap Removal Wraps must be removed carefully to avoid damage to the nail plate. Enhancement is immersed in acetone.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Wrap melts away and the softened material is gently removed with a wooden pusher. Always suggest a manicure after removing wraps. Wrap Removal (continued)

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Summary and Review What are the supplies, in addition to your basic manicuring table, that you need for nail tip application? The supplies needed for nail tip application are abrasive boards, buffer block, nail tip adhesive, nail tips, tip cutter, and nail dehydrator. What types of nail tips are available and why is proper fit important? The nail tips available are partial well, full well, and well- less. Tips that do not cover the natural nail from sidewall to sidewall can cause the tip to crack at the sides or split down the middle.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. What types of fabrics are used in nail wraps? The three types of fabric nail wraps are silk, linen, and fiberglass. Explain the benefits of each wrap type. Silk becomes transparent when resin is applied; it is lightweight and has a smooth appearance. Linen is heavier and thicker and, therefore, is the strongest wrap fabric. Fiberglass is easy to use and easy for an adhesive to penetrate, which improves adhesion; it becomes durable with the resin activator.

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Describe how to remove fabric wraps and what to avoid. The steps to remove fabric wraps are: Pre-service, soak nails in acetone, slide off softened nail wraps with a wooden pusher, buff natural nail, and condition skin. Avoid damaging the nail plate. Summary and Review (continued)

© Copyright 2012 Milady, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Congratulations! You have completed one unit of study toward course completion.