Get Strong Natural Nails With The Fibreglass Method
I’ve always liked the sound of fiberglass nails – ultra durable, with the strength and sharpness to cut through…okay, so maybe a bit of an exaggeration. They do look super sexy though!
Fibreglass nails are commonly applied using silk nail wrap kits. Although not many nail technicians offer it as an option yet, favoring the ever popular gel nails. So this newer finish is often overlooked. Fiberglass is perfect for strengthening and repairing your natural nails, and can create a strong looking nail extension. It has many benefits over gel or acrylic:
- Produces a naturally flexible nail
- Creates a thin, natural looking nail
- Much less prone to breaking
- Can be used to repair natural nails
- Creates a very strong nail extension
- Quick to apply
- Easily polished
- Hassle-free removal
What do I need for fiberglass nails: Nail polish remover; resin; spray setter; fiberglass bundles; sharp scissors and tweezers.
Method:
- Using the polish remover, make sure your nails are clean and grease free
- Lightly buff the nail bed, and push back the cuticles
- Apply tips if you require them
- Cut the fibers to fit your nails, leaving a 1mm margin around the cuticle
- Apply to the nail, pressing down firmly on the backing
- Cut any excess fiber from the free nail edge
- Apply a thin layer of resin, ensuring the fibers are covered. Avoid getting any on the cuticle
- Wait for a minute, then spay with the setter
- Apply another layer of resin
- Spray with setter
- Repeat a couple of times
- Lightly file and smooth the surface and free edge of the nail
- Shape the nail
- Wipe over with polish remover
- Apply a top coat and cure
- After doing my own fiberglass manicures a good few times now, here’s a couple of tips:
- Resin sets quickly, so always wipe the bottle top and keep the lid on
- Store the delicate bundles of fiberglass in a box, separate from the rest of your kit
- Use tweezers to apply the fibers as you don’t want it to absorb oils from your skin
- When spraying the setter, keep about 1.5 -2’’ away
- Apply enough resin to cover the mesh
So now we know what to do, let’s have a look at the best selling fiberglass nail products!
1) SHEBA NAILS Fiberglass Nail Wrap Pre Cut Fingers
What Makes It Great
These nail wraps are pre-cut and shaped to the shape of your nail so are really easy to use. You get 10 sheets and there are 7 fingers on each sheet so the pack will last you a long time, great value for money! They work really well to strengthen your nails, but I always keep a few in my nail kit to be able to repair those pesky broken nails too.
Where It Could Be Improved
You need to buy the nail resin separately but you can pick that up cheaply and it’ll last you a long time
SHEBA NAILS Fiberglass Nail Wrap Pre Cut Fingers
- Pre-cut fiberglass nail wraps
- 10 sheets with 7 fingers per sheet
- Conveniently cut to fit around the shape of the nail
- Perfect to strengthen or repair broken nails
- Laser coated nail wraps soak in resin to create a superior bond
2) Soft Touch Fiberglass Wrap Dispenser
What Makes It Great
This fiberglass wrap dispenser is brilliant – self-adhesive, easy to trim and perfect to place, it makes fiberglass nails accessible for everyone. I found they were awesomely tough, but flexible enough to prevent shattering.
Where it Could be Improved
These require a little bit longer soaking in acetone in order to remove them, but they slide off almost in one sheet when they have soaked.
Soft Touch Original Dispense a Wrap System- Silk
- To start roll, separate cloth and liner paper.
- Slide liner through the slit on the box top.
- Gently pull cloth and liner in opposite directions.
3) LILYCUTE Fiberglass Nails
What Makes It Great
These are easy-to-use bundles of fibers all ready to apply to your nails. Cut to size, add resin and file – the instructions are comprehensive, and the final result is super strong. I lost count of the times I was asked who did my nails!
Where It Could Be Improved
Can be fiddly to apply, and the pack didn’t come with instructions, but a quickly look on YouTube will show you all you need to know.
LILYCUTE Fiber Nails Kit Fiberglass Nail Form for Nail Art Quick Extension Nail Art Equipment Fibernails Building UV Gel Tool...
- This nail extension kit contain fiberglass nail form,base and top coat,nail tweezer,nail file,nail uv gel brush pen,nail extension clips tool,quick building uv gel
- This fiberglass form replace the old paper nail form,easy to operate, easy to make extension nails.
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