WHAT ARE SILK WRAP NAILS?

WHAT ARE SILK WRAP NAILS?

ARE THESE NEW TRENDS?

The nail fashion has always been there and are always loved by everyone. Nail art has
so many varieties Like French Manicure, acrylic manicure,silk wraps nail and many
more, but if you want a nails thats trendy as add strength to your nails then silk wraps
nail are definitely the things to try for. They have always been there from 80s.

WHY ARE THEY GAINING POPULARITY?

Silk wraps nail has started gaining popularity these days, as these wraps are giving
strength to the nails. It gives nails fresh look without making it appear bulky or thick.
Many Are switching from acrylic to Silk wraps nail to avoid the damages as that acrylic
nails provides and how the nails look after the removal of Acrylic nail arts.

HOW ARE THEY APPLIED?

They are very very convenient and less time consuming then other, And can be done
at home also. The process of is also very easy, as there are only few things required.
They are Silk wrap nails, buffer, stikr (nail resin), and kikr(activator). For the process the
nail technician cleans the nail using cotton and alcohol or acetone to clean the dirt and
residues from the nail. And nails are little buffed using buffer as it removes the shine
from nail. There are two types of Silk wrap nails, long strips and precut strips however
both needs to be adjusted according to the nail shape. Strips are attached to the nails
using nail resin,avoiding the cuticle so that when the nails grows back it dont separate
from the nail. Thin coats of resin are applied covering the wraps, as it takes long to dry
the resin activator is sprayed to quick dry nail. Each nails are done one by one like we
can’t apply wraps in all nails at one time. It need to be done after completion of each
nails. Nails are again filled and again resin is applied and activator is sprayed. Three
coats of resins are enough to give strength to the nails. Then edges are again filled to
smooth the nails, then nails are clean using alcohol to remove the dust from buffing.
Then nails are polished using the desire shades and desired preference, some likes
colour or natural or some even want it to just seal and they are good to go.

HOW LONG DO THEY LASTS? ARE THEY EXPENSIVE?

Silk wrap nails lasts for two weeks, but constant using water for long time may
decreases the duration. After two week the nail technician will give a refill and
they remove the polish, buff the nail little file and may use two to three coats of
resins and buff them and polish the nails. They might replace the silk on the third
visit. They are cheaper then acrylic nail arts, means its not going to be too
expensive. They are fast and easy to maintain.

WHO SHOULD OPT FOR IT?

They Are good for those who have brittle nails and struggles to maintain the nail.
Anyone who wants to avoid the nail clipping or breaking should give a try on, as
it provides strength to the nails. They are grabbing more attention these days
because it offers functionality with attractive looks, that can beat other trendy nail
arts. Nail peeling, thin nails and cracked nails can be fixed with this. The
transition lovers are the ideal match. Silk nail wraps are placed between the top
and base coats providing protection and flexible support to the growing nails.
The only problem are that there are not many salons, that offer this services.