1. Nail Tips and Wraps
Chapter 27 – 16’

2. Nails can be made any length
Variety of products can be applied over tip to strengthen

3. Why Study Nail Tips and Wraps?
Offering extension services expands your service offerings and enables clients to have a “one stop shop” experience
Learning proper techniques for applying and removing nail tips will aid in helping your client to keep natural nails in the best possible health and condition

4. Understanding the types and uses of nail wraps will enable you to determine your client's specific need
Learning how to safely and correctly apply, maintain, and remove nail tips and wraps will ensure your client’s happiness and loyalty.

5. Nail Tips
Plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from tough polymer made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Add extra length to natural nail
Support for nail enhancement products
Overlay – layer of any nail enhancement product applied overtop for added strength

6. Tip cutter – specialized tool for cutting nail tips
“Did you Know” box PP 930
Nail dehydrator – substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil
“Well” – point of contact with nail plate
Full
Half or partial
Well-less
Figure 27 -2
Position Stop –
Point where free edge of natural nail meets nail tip
Tip is adhered to natural nail

7. Many sizes, colors, and shapes
Purchased in large containers or individual refills
Exactly cover nail plate from sidewall to sidewall
DO NOT use tip more narrow than nail plate
Will cause a crack at sides or split down middle

8. Use abrasive board to tailor tip before applying
Bevel and trim “well” before applying
Less filing
Less potential for damage

9. Nail tip adhesive – bonding agent to secure tip to natural nail
Gel adhesives –
Resins
Thicker
Require longer “set” or drying time
Containers come in
Pointed applicator
One-drop applicator
Brush-on

10. Always wear eye protection Contact are will need to be blended
Cause serious injury if gets into eyes
Contact are will need to be blended
Should be NO visible line where tip stops and natural nail begins
Nail Tip Application pages –

11. Application of Nail Tips
Stop, rock and hold
Avoid air bubbles
Promote proper adhesion
Hold tip 45 degree angle to the edge of the fingernail
Stop against end of free edge
Rock tip slowly applying steady pressure – push out air bubbles
Hold in place

12. Reduce contact area with abrasive file so tip blends with natural nail
No visible line from nail tip to natural nail
NEVER hold file at angle – may gauge nail plate and damage it

13. Nail Wraps
Any method securing a layer of paper or fabric on or around the nail/tip to strengthen and durability
Used to repair or strengthen or create nail extensions

14. Nail resin – Fabric wrap Made from cyanoacrylate
Polymerizes in seconds
Fabric wrap
Silk
Linen
Fiberglass
Cut to cover nail surface
Laid in layers of resin to build and strengthen enhancement

15. Silk wraps Thin natural material Tight weave Becomes transparent
Lightweight and smooth appearance

16. Linen wraps Closely woven, heavy material
Thicker and bulkier than other types
Adhesives do not penetrate as easily
Opaque – colored polish to cover
Strongest fabric

17. Fiberglass Very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave Easy to use
Resin penetrates – improves adhesion
Not as strong as linen or silk

18. Paper wraps Temporary service Very thin paper First material used
Do not have strength and durability of fabric wraps

19. Wrap resin accelerator
Activator
Acts as dryer that speeds up the hardening process of resin or adhesive overlay
Brush-on
Pump
Spray-on
Aerosol
2 minutes after applying

20. Nail Wrap Application PP – 937 - 939
Do not apply additional wrap resin or it may harden on tip applicator
Does not need to be applied after every layer of adhesive
Nail Wrap Application PP –

21. Carry out Nail Wrap Maintenance, Repair, and Removal
Maintenance - nail enhancements need to be serviced as/after growing out
Fill
Backfill
Structurally correct nail to ensure strength, shape, durability
Rebalance
Two-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance PP

22. Repair Patch – piece of fabric used to cover a crack or break
Fabric Wrap Repair
Small piece of fabric used to strengthen a weak point or break
Stress strip –
Cut 1/8” in length
Apply to weak point
Used to strengthen or repair
Repair Patch – piece of fabric used to cover a crack or break
Four-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance – PP

23. Nail Tip and Fabric Wrap removal – PP 946 – 947
Remove wraps carefully so no damage to natural nail
Immerse in acetone
Wrap melts away and gently push off with wooden pusher
Rehydrate natural nail
Nail Tip and Fabric Wrap removal – PP 946 – 947