Fiberglass Wraps For Your Nails
Fiberglass wraps can be an effective and less damaging solution to strengthen natural nails. They’re also easier to take off later!
Cyanoacrylates, commonly found in model glue and Krazy Glue, are often the monomers utilized for wrapping fabrics. When exposed to moisture or weak alkaline substances they respond quickly with shock curing effects resulting in rapid curing processes.
Strength
Fiberglass wraps may not be as strong as acrylic nails, but they can still provide added support to clients who need an additional source of strength or lengthening. They’re thin and flexible compared to other nail systems; technicians recommend them for clients with healthy nails who require additional strength or lengthening.
Certain wraps require the use of a catalyst, which expedites the curing process. A spray or brush-on catalyst causes a rapid reaction between resin and nail plate that could feel painful to clients or create heat that burns the skin.
Silk and linen are among the most frequently chosen wrap materials, though fiberglass has also gained in popularity recently among some technicians. Each material offers distinct advantages; ultimately it’s up to each technician to determine which best serves her clients.
Durability
Fiberglass nail repair material is slightly tougher than silk, while still remaining thin and lightweight enough for nail repairs. When one of your client’s nails breaks, fiberglass wraps act like band-aids to hold in place until their natural nails grow out according to Anita Lime-Sims from LimeLight Nail Designs in Albany, Georgia.
As opposed to acrylic nails, fiberglass nails do not involve harsh chemicals and cause minimal damage when properly applied. Fiberglass cloth can even be removed simply by soaking in acetone and then buffing away its remaining remnants.
Technicians report that wraps are often recommended to clients with healthy natural nails who seek increased strength and length; others even recommend them for those who engage in vigorous physical activities who require strong nails that can withstand any rough treatment.
Ease of Application
fiberglass wraps give the appearance of natural nails while being less damaging. Furthermore, they allow nail polish to adhere better and are flexible enough to accommodate pierced nails and decorations like rhinestones.
At first glance, fiberglass may appear difficult to remove. But unlike its acrylic counterparts which utilize crosslinking technology and require extensive soak time in acetone before removal can begin, fiberglass wraps are far easier. After just a brief soak in acetone they can be taken off without incident.
Resin in wraps dry by air drying, so they do not require UV light curing to cure properly. They’re easy to shape, paint with regular or gel polish, and fabric nail extensions are strong enough to support even pierced and decorated nails!
Before applying the fiberglass, first ensure the nail plate is free of oils and dirt by cleaning with a sanitizing solution or rubbing alcohol, followed by applying a small amount of catalyst and resin and spraying activator over them.
Removability
Fiberglass wraps can help repair natural nails damaged by acrylics, nail polish removal or other factors. These fabric nail enhancements can last several weeks with ease before being easily removed with an acetone nail polish remover.
Nail wraps are an attractive solution for clients seeking natural-looking nail extensions at an economical cost, since they can be applied to any type of nail.
Nail wraps come in silk, linen and fiberglass material and are compatible with various base and top coats. Applying them requires some experience as it requires using high-quality adhesive and resin when wrapping nails – poor adhesion can result in adhesion issues like bulges or lifting that damages natural nails while in some instances people may develop allergic reactions from using the materials – to be avoided it is wise to visit a professional nail technician regularly for maintenance of these devices.