Silk Wrap Nails

Silk wraps offer a more natural look, because they are thinner compared to other types.

The glue which is used with wraps, make it great for those who are allergic to acrylics.

Before you rush off and get your new set of silk wrap nails, there are a few things you should consider first.

Silk wraps are great for applying to your nail, if you have cracked or split fingernails, and you don't want to cut your nail.

Apply a silk wrap for nails, and the wrap will grow out as the crack in your nail is growing out, all the while protecting your fingernail.

However, silk wraps are quite delicate and not as strong and sturdy as their counterparts. They are not good for people who have jobs using their hands, or have their hands in water a lot. The wraps are not designed for excessive exposure, they are liable to come loose and fall off.

Silk nails offer the most natural look of the three materials used, but it does not have the strength.

Silk does allow air to reach your natural nail, which is good for helping prevent fingernail fungus.

Silk is a natural fiber which can absorb the glue, and offers the most flexibility.

Fiberglass nails are the most popular choice, since it offers the natural look of silk and the strength of linen. Although being a synthetic material it will not absorb the glue.

Linen wraps are the strongest of all three, it is thicker and will absorb the most glue, yet the least attractive as they are very visible on your nails and you have to wear nail polish to hide the white color.

Fiberglass nails and silk nails are almost invisible once attached to your natural fingernail. Which is why they are the most popular choice of all artificial fingernails.

The wrap is cut to the desired shape and glued onto your nail plate, more glue is then used to help build strength. Sometimes a resin will be applied over the wrap, a resin is a thicker version of glue and needs an activator sprayed on top to help increase drying time, once dried the fingernails are then buffed.

Only a thin amount of glue should be used when the wraps are first put on.

No matter which type of material you use for your wraps, they need to be maintained, and a weekly manicure is usually best. The glue used to adhere the wraps ages quickly, and the nail wrap can lift off near the top and sides of the nail.

How To Remove Fiberglass Nails, Linen and Silk Wraps

• Soak your fingers in acetone nail polish remover, acetone is needed to help remove the glue.
  

• Soak for about 1 min and then using a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover wipe each nail. You may need to repeat this process to remove the glue and the wrap. When finished buff your fingernails.
  

• Another method is putting your fingernails into a plastic bag with cotton balls containing acetone nail polish remover.
  

• Massage a generous amount of oil into your cuticle and fingernails.
  

• Improper removal of wraps, can result in nail damage.

Make sure you go to an experienced nail technician in wraps, if too much glue is applied this can weaken your natural nail.

Before trying your own silk wraps at home, get them done professionally first, so you know what to do and what not to do. Fiberglass nails kits and silk wrap nails kits are available to do at home.



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