I use silk wrap and brush on nail glue, seems to work perfectly for me. About 4 coats of nail glue, no need for gel or a light. Not to mention its easier and faster removing just the wrap and glue in acetone.. I know for a fact nail glue dissolves faster in acetone.
Linda West-that's how i have been doing my nails for nearly 25 years. its always worked for me and its less damaging then other methods. I do the fill-ins the same way. I have never had a nail fungus or any other problems.
I totally recommend the gel cure if your using the light less gel. I tried one nail with no gel cure and after 20 minutes it was still sticky and it never fully cured all the way as we I went and painted it with polish it got tacky again and I had to redo the whole nail over. If your just using resin or glue method which is a thinner mixture, you don't need the gel cure but it is totally fine to use it with that method if you have it kicking around. Just FYI if using resin or glue method apply more layers as again it's a thinner mixture.
I have actually tried using uv gel or sculpting gel on a practice nail and it worked just fine..if you are using it to lengthen a nail then u need to have a set of pinchers or forceps to help shape the nail otherwise the tip will fan out funny..lol I hope this helps :)
Thank you this was very helpful I brought these silk wraps today at Sally's and I was kind of unsure how to use them so thank you . And by the way your Ring is beautiful .
I have been able to do a fill..just file them down thin and reapply the gel resin and spray or if you'd like you can use a builder gel over it...hope it helps...thanks you!!
Yes you can do a fill, no silk needed...and if you use acetone free nail polish remover you can remove as much polish as you want..without any real damage to the resin...hope this helps..thanks for watching :)
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing...your nails look beautiful:) I wonder if Sallys is open on Sundays,I feel a road trip coming on LOL. THANKS AGAIN:)
I just love your video. I'm trying to learn how to do these myself at home and I have researched it to death almost. I found everything you used expect the gel resin all I have been able to find is ASP resin.. Do you know to if this will work as long a I use the ASP light less gel after?
I'm in the same boat as you, looking up all the info I can about wraps. If you're in the US everything is at Sally's. I couldn't get the ASP resin but found another brand on ebay. I also found the IBD Brush on gel resin on ebay. Have you seen Anna's Nail Art channel? She also does this the exact same way.
+kelly terrell Just use any Cyanoacrylate glue. That means super glue will work as well, although there are many types of this glue you may want to choose one with a low viscosity (thicker). You can usually find this type of glue in 3 different viscosities. I don't recommend the brush on kind. I can do these nails without any trace of a seam. They look just like your natural nail. And, no. I don't do my nails. It's something I picked up years ago at Skiles University of Hair Design.
kelly terrell I use brush on nail glue about 4 thin coats and it seems to do the job great for me. My natural nail tip is almost an inch and my nails are very thin. I only use the Swiss Silk Wrap and Kiss Brush on glue my nails are extremely strong and after I soak off my glue, my nail is thin like always but there is no damage. I also use a glue drying spray to help with the dry time.
This was very helpful. I like to wear gel polish on my nails but have a question. My question is if I want to change the gel polish and soak it off with acetone will the silk come off as well? Do I need to redo the silk wraps every time? I just want to strengthen my natural nails and then add a gel color to them. Thank you!
They feel a lot lighter than acrylics feel and definitely thinner...you can also use regular builder gel and a uv lamp if you don't want to use the lightness "gel" (resin)... I hope this helps...thanks for watching
Do the chemical gels damage and weaken the real nail underneath like acrylics do? Well done btw. I had this done once to only one finger nail for a wedding, and mine lasted until it grew out! I use gloves to clean, so maybe this helped.
Also, if you don't like the way the resin (light-less gel) feels and cracks..try using the same technique but by using uv gel or sculpting gel (you have to cure it) for better hold...I hope this helps :)
Ok so I finally got brave and tried it. Two unfortunate things happened which I hope you can help me with: I used the silk to extend my nails and I found the silk "sinking" and creating a sort of dip right after it extended off my natural nail once I applied the nail resin. Should I should use forms to avoid this? (out of characters - cont. in next post)
DUDE!!! YOUR RING!!! Gorgeous! Love you vid. Watched it twice, went to Sally today, got home all excited to start and realized that I forgot the silk! Dern! I guess I'll have to make a second trip out. Question..... any reason not to trim the edges of the silk prior to placing it on the nail? Your nails look great (and I am green with envy of that beautiful emerald cut diamond ring)!
Lol...Thank you :)...I don't see a reason why not to cut it to your liking...they sell the pre-cut silk wraps or the regular silk wrap sheets that you cut yourself...I used these to extend the length of my nail...but I have also used it to just strengthen my tips & to fix a chip or break..I've had to cut them to fit my needs...I hope this helps and I appreciate you watching...xoxo
Can you use the LED light gel with this? I have the Sensationail kit and some gelish colors. do i need anything special? Great video! I've been looking for something like this to do at home.
If you're using actual gel you have to use a lamp with it. I have used clear gel polish (the sensationail base/top coat) with a silk wrap, but not to extend the nail. I used it to strengthen my natural growing nails. Hope this helps.
Oh and to really answer your question(hit send too quick)..I prefer to trim the edges while on my nail...but you can trim it whenever you'd like...trial and error is how I personalize my technique
I have been doing the silk on my nails with a tip. It is working well so far, but I have had the gel resin spiderweb so I have to paint them. I love the clear nails but I can't get the cracks to stop. any suggestions?
I've tried everything to stop mine from cracking..I tried sick wraps with actual gel and that was a better result..I just didn't use it to lengthen my nail just to apply to my natural length.
do you know if you can "fill" this or do you just take off and start the process again?? also can you change nail polishes with this ex.. i paint my nails alot 2-3 times a weeks sometimes will the remover remove the light-less gel too?? ty for the vid
So far from doing them numerous times it comes out clear once I put polish on them..you can try a silk wrap over a glue on nail tip, for added strength..but I'd recommend using an actual sculpting gel or acrylic over that for longevity..if your nails are a little long you can just cut the wrap to fit the exact length, that can make it look more natural..I hope this helps..Thank you for watching :)
It should definitely help you out with that..I have mostly used gel wraps to help with breaks in my nail.. I just cover the main area of the break up. I hope this helps answer your question.
The complete nail lasted me about 6 days (I pick at my nails) they started crackling so I removed then. But in using the silk wrap just to mend a break in the nail worked way better..lasted me the amount of my manicure and soaked it off with acetone..thank you for watching my video :-)
how do silk nails feel ?? do they feel like a acrylic nails or they feel more like your own natural nails ??? please let me know i will try this soon since i hate how acrylics feel thanks :)
Sorry to see that you had a bad experience with the silk wraps...I had a similar experience with the craving of my nails..but I thought it was just my nail chemistry...when I did it just to add strength to my regular length nails, it lasted longer (8days)...if you try again..try using nail forms and making sure that the stress line of your nail has a thicker coat (build on it) and when you file it & shape it, it shouldn't look so bad...cont...
Found this to be helpful. I used nail filler on my gel silk wraps because using the silk and gel extentions alone....they all broke off. Should I apply more gel coats so I won't have to use the filler? ??
Hello, I wanted to try and help. I feel like filler powder is finer acrylic, normally 3 coats of gel is enough for a strong nail. I believe if you use at least 3 coats you should't have to use the powder. I have also learned that if you put an additional piece of silk horizontal across the tip and cut to size before applying gel it helps to give the extension more strength. After doing this I still use 3 coats. I hope this helps .
Hey! Perhaps a stupid question, but I am asking because the silk wrap seems really thin and fragile; Can I use an electronic manicure machine instead of manually buffing and smoothing my nails?
C.D S. I wouldn't recommend it. They don't need major filing. Light buffing just to remove any imperfections from the top and very minimal filing to shape them. An electric filing system would chew them to shreds.
I went to Sally's to get the various supplies for wrapping my nails but had trouble getting this gel primer. I was given something called a nail uv gel builder by IBD. Is that the same thing and do I have to use that lamp?
Yes it looks like you need a uv lamp to cure that product. If itit comes in a pot more likely they gave you builder gel, which is used with forms to create a thicker nail..it should work great for making your nails thicker and can use it as an overlay or to extend your nails by either using forms or nail extenders
+Tamala Dunbar Really all you need to do is lightly sand your natural nail. Kick up some dust and take the sheen off of it. Some like to put a coating of the gel on at that point. It's said to have a better adherence. I personally don'y know because I've never had my nails done, lol. But I have done these for a few friends and the results were fantastic.
At the end of the video you mentioned soaking the nails in acetone to remove the silk wrap. My skin is very sensitive to acetone, is there any other way to remove it then? Also, isn't acetone unsafe for the skin and nails? Thanks so much for your video too :-)
Thanks for posting this. I've tried it with some success but in a day or 2 the same thing happens that always happens to me with gel. Altho the gel doesn't really lift, it develops white patches around the edges and cuticle that sort of spoil the appearance. Any idea why that might happen, or what to do about it? Thanks...
+nailnut 1 About all you can do is paint it. You may want to try a thinner Cyanoacrylate glue and use a couple more coats instead of whatever you are using now. Hope that helps.
Hi Bryan, thanks for the response. In retrospect I've come to believe the white patches do indicate lifting. Although I think I've gotten the application technique down pretty well, I still have terrible problems with lifting, especially at the cuticle area. The person doing the demonstration said we could use any primer,and I always use a lot of primer,but it doesn't seem to help. I've been unable to find the kind of primer mentioned in the video. You mentioned trying a thinner glue - any suggestions? Thanks...
nailnut 1 You may try Bob Smith 103 Insta-Cure 2oz Super Thin and see what results you get. Are you dusting the nail really well before application? I sometimes use the dust combined with the glue to form a strong bond. You'll need several coats.
+aileen bright Just use any Cyanoacrylate glue. That means super glue will work as well, although there are many types of this glue you may want to choose one with a low viscosity (thicker). You can usually find this type of glue in 3 different viscosities. I don't recommend the brush on kind. I can do these nails without any trace of a seam. They look just like your natural nail. And, no. I don't do my nails. It's something I picked up years ago at Skiles University of Hair Design.
+iCassidy You can use plain water. That works perfectly. Moisture is what causes the adhesive to cure. By adhesive, I mean the gel that you're applying to the nail.
I don't like to comment, I starting watching the video because I thought that there was an easier and faster way on this silk wrap at home but WRONG like some one else mentioned in the comment section this is waste of time its very simple you juz cut the silk wrap to your nail size add nail glue let it dry add your favorite color and you DONE I been doing it my self for a while now and my nails are long and nice people always complement on my nails they don't believe that they are mine and not fake and I don't waste or spend money on salon and love my nails more because I did them myself
The other thing that happened was: The few that looked o.k., actually cracked and broke (but didn't fall off b/c of the silk), so the edges were bent and floppy! I used 4 coats! I fixed them with another couple of coats but found them too thick and unnatural looking. Help? p.s. I also had lifting on the edges of the nail bed even though I used two coats of "No Lift Nails Primer".
ok good to know. I just purchased all the needed items but I was just a bit concerned if they would wash off with continuous hand washing and stuff like that. thanks!
+stillettopumps86 oh no if you prep the nails and don't put product on your cuticles, it should last you a bit..this is the perfect technique to fix a broken nail as well..and you can use real sculpting gel as well..best of luck
Wow I need to really start doing them on my own I spend 45 in the salon and here I am learning! Thanks girl!
I use silk wrap and brush on nail glue, seems to work perfectly for me. About 4 coats of nail glue, no need for gel or a light. Not to mention its easier and faster removing just the wrap and glue in acetone.. I know for a fact nail glue dissolves faster in acetone.
Linda West-that's how i have been doing my nails for nearly 25 years. its always worked for me and its less damaging then other methods. I do the fill-ins the same way. I have never had a nail fungus or any other problems.
I totally recommend the gel cure if your using the light less gel. I tried one nail with no gel cure and after 20 minutes it was still sticky and it never fully cured all the way as we I went and painted it with polish it got tacky again and I had to redo the whole nail over. If your just using resin or glue method which is a thinner mixture, you don't need the gel cure but it is totally fine to use it with that method if you have it kicking around. Just FYI if using resin or glue method apply more layers as again it's a thinner mixture.
Thanks
LOVE IT !!!Nice job!! I can't wait to do this...Thank You!!!
I have actually tried using uv gel or sculpting gel on a practice nail and it worked just fine..if you are using it to lengthen a nail then u need to have a set of pinchers or forceps to help shape the nail otherwise the tip will fan out funny..lol I hope this helps :)
This video is awesome. Wish the lighting was better! I'm bored today I think I may just try this out! Thank you for the vid! :)
I know I'm late but thank you so much for the video!
Thank you this was very helpful I brought these silk wraps today at Sally's and I was kind of unsure how to use them so thank you . And by the way your Ring is beautiful .
I have been able to do a fill..just file them down thin and reapply the gel resin and spray or if you'd like you can use a builder gel over it...hope it helps...thanks you!!
Yes you can do a fill, no silk needed...and if you use acetone free nail polish remover you can remove as much polish as you want..without any real damage to the resin...hope this helps..thanks for watching :)
IvyMUA will it leave a dent on the nail bed like acrylic?
You're welcome..thanks for watching...I hope you get to subscribe :)
I do think Sally's beauty is open 7days a week ;)
Perfect demonstration, thank you!
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing...your nails look beautiful:) I wonder if Sallys is open on Sundays,I feel a road trip coming on LOL. THANKS AGAIN:)
I just love your video. I'm trying to learn how to do these myself at home and I have researched it to death almost. I found everything you used expect the gel resin all I have been able to find is ASP resin.. Do you know to if this will work as long a I use the ASP light less gel after?
I'm in the same boat as you, looking up all the info I can about wraps. If you're in the US everything is at Sally's. I couldn't get the ASP resin but found another brand on ebay. I also found the IBD Brush on gel resin on ebay. Have you seen Anna's Nail Art channel? She also does this the exact same way.
+kelly terrell Just use any Cyanoacrylate glue. That means super glue will work as well, although there are many types of this glue you may want to choose one with a low viscosity (thicker). You can usually find this type of glue in 3 different viscosities. I don't recommend the brush on kind. I can do these nails without any trace of a seam. They look just like your natural nail. And, no. I don't do my nails. It's something I picked up years ago at Skiles University of Hair Design.
kelly terrell I use brush on nail glue about 4 thin coats and it seems to do the job great for me. My natural nail tip is almost an inch and my nails are very thin. I only use the Swiss Silk Wrap and Kiss Brush on glue my nails are extremely strong and after I soak off my glue, my nail is thin like always but there is no damage. I also use a glue drying spray to help with the dry time.
This was very helpful. I like to wear gel polish on my nails but have a question. My question is if I want to change the gel polish and soak it off with acetone will the silk come off as well? Do I need to redo the silk wraps every time? I just want to strengthen my natural nails and then add a gel color to them. Thank you!
Yes Heidi, the acetone will take the silk wrap off also. If you don't want the wrap to come off, use only non-acetone remover and regular nail polish.
Oh yes..you can use any type of polish you'd like..I actually did a pink French gel manicure after I did this video :)
They feel a lot lighter than acrylics feel and definitely thinner...you can also use regular builder gel and a uv lamp if you don't want to use the lightness "gel" (resin)... I hope this helps...thanks for watching
Yes you can..you can also do a foil wrap to help remove the nail in case you dont want to soak your nails.. :)
Do the chemical gels damage and weaken the real nail underneath like acrylics do? Well done btw. I had this done once to only one finger nail for a wedding, and mine lasted until it grew out! I use gloves to clean, so maybe this helped.
Also, if you don't like the way the resin (light-less gel) feels and cracks..try using the same technique but by using uv gel or sculpting gel (you have to cure it) for better hold...I hope this helps :)
Ok so I finally got brave and tried it. Two unfortunate things happened which I hope you can help me with: I used the silk to extend my nails and I found the silk "sinking" and creating a sort of dip right after it extended off my natural nail once I applied the nail resin. Should I should use forms to avoid this? (out of characters - cont. in next post)
Thank you! I love your instructional video!!!
DUDE!!! YOUR RING!!! Gorgeous! Love you vid. Watched it twice, went to Sally today, got home all excited to start and realized that I forgot the silk! Dern! I guess I'll have to make a second trip out. Question..... any reason not to trim the edges of the silk prior to placing it on the nail? Your nails look great (and I am green with envy of that beautiful emerald cut diamond ring)!
Lol...Thank you :)...I don't see a reason why not to cut it to your liking...they sell the pre-cut silk wraps or the regular silk wrap sheets that you cut yourself...I used these to extend the length of my nail...but I have also used it to just strengthen my tips & to fix a chip or break..I've had to cut them to fit my needs...I hope this helps and I appreciate you watching...xoxo
Can you use the LED light gel with this? I have the Sensationail kit and some gelish colors. do i need anything special? Great video!
I've been looking for something like this to do at home.
If you're using actual gel you have to use a lamp with it. I have used clear gel polish (the sensationail base/top coat) with a silk wrap, but not to extend the nail. I used it to strengthen my natural growing nails. Hope this helps.
Me and my girl are nail students and they didnt teach us that .... WE THANK YOU!!!!!!:)
Oh and to really answer your question(hit send too quick)..I prefer to trim the edges while on my nail...but you can trim it whenever you'd like...trial and error is how I personalize my technique
Thanks so much...I appreciate you watching..you can use it with this light less gel aka resin or gel polish, sculpting gel..etc :)
I have been doing the silk on my nails with a tip. It is working well so far, but I have had the gel resin spiderweb so I have to paint them. I love the clear nails but I can't get the cracks to stop. any suggestions?
I've tried everything to stop mine from cracking..I tried sick wraps with actual gel and that was a better result..I just didn't use it to lengthen my nail just to apply to my natural length.
Thank you. Mine are doing OK so far..... But I had to paint them.😦 So I will try that. 😊
Shannon Lolies do you file/buff the top of the nail?
File lightly Just around the cuticle area. And buff the ridges out of the rest with a yellow finisher buffer.
Hi great video. Just wondering, how long does this last? I imagine that every once in awhile you remove all this with the acetone right? Thank you
do you know if you can "fill" this or do you just take off and start the process again?? also can you change nail polishes with this ex.. i paint my nails alot 2-3 times a weeks sometimes will the remover remove the light-less gel too?? ty for the vid
So far from doing them numerous times it comes out clear once I put polish on them..you can try a silk wrap over a glue on nail tip, for added strength..but I'd recommend using an actual sculpting gel or acrylic over that for longevity..if your nails are a little long you can just cut the wrap to fit the exact length, that can make it look more natural..I hope this helps..Thank you for watching :)
Do you have to grow out your nails first ? I have short thin nails I’m wondering would my nails grow out just as strong?
I have a nail that recently started splitting down the middle.... Would silk wrapping the nail give it time to heal so that it won't split anymore?
It should definitely help you out with that..I have mostly used gel wraps to help with breaks in my nail.. I just cover the main area of the break up. I hope this helps answer your question.
Thanks :) I love trying out new things to make my nails less short & brittle..I'm in need of a mani right now ;) lol
The complete nail lasted me about 6 days (I pick at my nails) they started crackling so I removed then. But in using the silk wrap just to mend a break in the nail worked way better..lasted me the amount of my manicure and soaked it off with acetone..thank you for watching my video :-)
how do silk nails feel ?? do they feel like a acrylic nails or they feel more like your own natural nails ??? please let me know i will try this soon since i hate how acrylics feel thanks :)
Thanks for the video. Nice job. I learned a lot & I'll try it!
Can you use the silk wraps without the gel polish
You sure can do it over short nails, you can do it over nail tips if you'd like a little more length and strength. Best of luck :)
Sorry to see that you had a bad experience with the silk wraps...I had a similar experience with the craving of my nails..but I thought it was just my nail chemistry...when I did it just to add strength to my regular length nails, it lasted longer (8days)...if you try again..try using nail forms and making sure that the stress line of your nail has a thicker coat (build on it) and when you file it & shape it, it shouldn't look so bad...cont...
Found this to be helpful. I used nail filler on my gel silk wraps because using the silk and gel extentions alone....they all broke off. Should I apply more gel coats so I won't have to use the filler? ??
Hello, I wanted to try and help. I feel like filler powder is finer acrylic, normally 3 coats of gel is enough for a strong nail. I believe if you use at least 3 coats you should't have to use the powder. I have also learned that if you put an additional piece of silk horizontal across the tip and cut to size before applying gel it helps to give the extension more strength. After doing this I still use 3 coats. I hope this helps .
Shannon Lolies great tip..thanks
You're welcome, Glad I could help.
Shannon Lolies 💜
Thank you so much. I will try the extra silk with 3 coats of the asb gel. I'll let u know the results. Thanks again.
Very good video. I'm definitely going to try this out. Lol @ the scratch some eyes out comment near the end.
What if you want to keep them natural.. tips look so clear any way to yellow or cloud them to make them look more like your real nail.
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Hey! Perhaps a stupid question, but I am asking because the silk wrap seems really thin and fragile; Can I use an electronic manicure machine instead of manually buffing and smoothing my nails?
C.D S. I wouldn't recommend it. They don't need major filing. Light buffing just to remove any imperfections from the top and very minimal filing to shape them. An electric filing system would chew them to shreds.
What if your nails have been cut down? Can I use the silk wraps?
I went to Sally's to get the various supplies for wrapping my nails but had trouble getting this gel primer. I was given something called a nail uv gel builder by IBD. Is that the same thing and do I have to use that lamp?
Yes it looks like you need a uv lamp to cure that product. If itit comes in a pot more likely they gave you builder gel, which is used with forms to create a thicker nail..it should work great for making your nails thicker and can use it as an overlay or to extend your nails by either using forms or nail extenders
+Tamala Dunbar Really all you need to do is lightly sand your natural nail. Kick up some dust and take the sheen off of it. Some like to put a coating of the gel on at that point. It's said to have a better adherence. I personally don'y know because I've never had my nails done, lol. But I have done these for a few friends and the results were fantastic.
after this process can I use the uv gel to color my nails? Thank you
Great video! thanks! :)
How long did the nails last for you? 1,2 3 weeks? days?
Thanks!
on me it lasted about 2.5 days..but I re-did them and kept it short and it lasted me 5 days before I started picking at them..lol
OOOO....o.k. thanks! :)
At the end of the video you mentioned soaking the nails in acetone to remove the silk wrap. My skin is very sensitive to acetone, is there any other way to remove it then? Also, isn't acetone unsafe for the skin and nails? Thanks so much for your video too :-)
It will definitely take longer to soak off with moisturizing nail polish remover or acetone free products..
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Awesome tut!
Going to try this today! Thank you
Thanks for posting this. I've tried it with some success but in a day or 2 the same thing happens that always happens to me with gel. Altho the gel doesn't really lift, it develops white patches around the edges and cuticle that sort of spoil the appearance. Any idea why that might happen, or what to do about it? Thanks...
+nailnut 1 About all you can do is paint it. You may want to try a thinner Cyanoacrylate glue and use a couple more coats instead of whatever you are using now. Hope that helps.
Hi Bryan, thanks for the response. In retrospect I've come to believe the white patches do indicate lifting. Although I think I've gotten the application technique down pretty well, I still have terrible problems with lifting, especially at the cuticle area. The person doing the demonstration said we could use any primer,and I always use a lot of primer,but it doesn't seem to help. I've been unable to find the kind of primer mentioned in the video. You mentioned trying a thinner glue - any suggestions? Thanks...
nailnut 1 You may try Bob Smith 103 Insta-Cure 2oz Super Thin and see what results you get. Are you dusting the nail really well before application? I sometimes use the dust combined with the glue to form a strong bond. You'll need several coats.
Thanks Bryan, I'll try it, but won't it dry too quickly to be able to make a close flat bond between the silk fabric and my nail?
I don't think it will at all. You may not have to use accelerator, but that only saves you money.
Thank you for watching! :)
I want to thank you very much for your video. As for me I have very weak nails. So this helps very much on repairing any breakage.
Glad this helped..I use this method to fix any breaks on my natural nails...I no longer use it to extend my nail length. Thank you for your support.
Anytime :)
Any time :)
if i use silk linen, will it make a difference in the outcome?
I am not sure if it would make a difference. You can also use tea bags as a cheaper alternative.
I use this method I love it.
This was about 20$ all together at Sally Beauty supply..they have lots of sales recently.
Lol it's ok...I comment as I go as well..if there's anything else I'd love to help. :)
Can u sprinkle a lil acrylic on the nail ?
I am not so sure..I definitely don't see why you couldn't give it a try. ☺
can i use something other than light less gel as i cant get it in uk, and its expensive shipping from u.s?xx
you can use gel polish or sculpting gel and see if that works for you
+IvyMUA thank you ill try that, xx
+aileen bright Just use any Cyanoacrylate glue. That means super glue will work as well, although there are many types of this glue you may want to choose one with a low viscosity (thicker). You can usually find this type of glue in 3 different viscosities. I don't recommend the brush on kind. I can do these nails without any trace of a seam. They look just like your natural nail. And, no. I don't do my nails. It's something I picked up years ago at Skiles University of Hair Design.
can you do this over short nails
duran? no de despegan? gracias
Last They do not take off Thank you
Can I use all season activator spray instead of gel cure?
it's worth a try..I haven't used it with this technique so I wouldn't know first hand..good luck
+iCassidy You can use plain water. That works perfectly. Moisture is what causes the adhesive to cure. By adhesive, I mean the gel that you're applying to the nail.
Your video is so hard to watch because it's so DARK and full of shadows!
Thanks for your help😀
I don't like to comment, I starting watching the video because I thought that there was an easier and faster way on this silk wrap at home but WRONG like some one else mentioned in the comment section this is waste of time its very simple you juz cut the silk wrap to your nail size add nail glue let it dry add your favorite color and you DONE I been doing it my self for a while now and my nails are long and nice people always complement on my nails they don't believe that they are mine and not fake and I don't waste or spend money on salon and love my nails more because I did them myself
Thank you :)
Do you have to fill your nails first
Howdo you remove the silk wrap? Does it ruin the nail when you remove the silk wrap?
NellaTech I soak mine off with acetone... but I don't use resin I only use nail glue, takes about 5 mins.
I've never seen damage the silk wrap will start to fall off with a light rub of a stick after a couple of minutes.
Thank you Bryan🙂
Thanks :)
The other thing that happened was: The few that looked o.k., actually cracked and broke (but didn't fall off b/c of the silk), so the edges were bent and floppy! I used 4 coats! I fixed them with another couple of coats but found them too thick and unnatural looking. Help? p.s. I also had lifting on the edges of the nail bed even though I used two coats of "No Lift Nails Primer".
do these hold up well in water?
They lasted me over a week..until I popped them off..it's been a while since I've done them this way but it was a good technique.
ok good to know. I just purchased all the needed items but I was just a bit concerned if they would wash off with continuous hand washing and stuff like that. thanks!
+stillettopumps86 oh no if you prep the nails and don't put product on your cuticles, it should last you a bit..this is the perfect technique to fix a broken nail as well..and you can use real sculpting gel as well..best of luck
How much did all of this cost together?
U don't need a iv lamp??
Not at all..unless you are using actual gel..this gel is actually a resin.
It would be nice if she kept her finger visible instead of out of the camera’s range half the time.
I tried these and it was a major FAIL for me :(
What a beautiful ring!! How long have you been married? :)
Thank you. We are celebrating our 15th year anniversary later in this year.
How neat! Well, I'm giving you an early anniversary congratulations!!
you need a brighter light
Huh? Lol
almost fall a sleep .......she speak sooooo sloooooooooow..
so wrong!
Please stay in focus
Did you see when the hell this was filmed? How is your comment going to change the outcome??? HMMM???? 🤔