One of modern ways of nail extension is
extension done using shapes. It is a special material that should be attached
to the free nail edge making a base on which a modeling material (gel,
acryl) is applied. After applying the material the shape is removed and
the extended nail is given a special form and polished.
The most popular shape type is the one that could be used only once and
is a combination of thick paper and foil. It is very convenient to work
with them as they are pretty flexible and cheap. The reusable shapes are
usually made of plastic or teflon. The forms are good for having the scale
with numbers that match the particular nail length. It is convenient to
use these numbers while applying the material. Usually these forms are
used when it is difficult to choose tips for s special nail. They are
also used during the correction of splits or breakings.
Some people think that using forms for nail extension is more difficult
than using tips but
this is not true. Everything depends on the master's qualification and
his or her preferences. It is also wrong to think that nails extended
with the help of forms are stronger than the nails extended with the help
of tips. Before the extending the master should estimate right the nail
condition to choose the right technique. Usually it depends on nail shape
and the condition of nail plate.
