Some people believe that nail extensions are a thing of the past, but often it is extensions that allow you to achieve the desired length and shape of your nails, which cannot be achieved with regular growth. Extravagant stilettos, classic almonds, elegant pointe shoes - you can choose absolutely any shape.
Forms for nail extensions are special templates on which gel or acrylic is laid out. Using these stand templates, it is convenient to lay out modeling material on the nail, creating the desired length and shape. Nails are extended on upper and lower forms, as well as on tips (special plastic plates glued to the nail plate).
What is the difference and how to choose the right form - read in our material.
ARTEX
Rectangular universal forms for nail extensions from the Russian company ARTEX are made of medium-hard paper and are suitable for gel or acrylic extensions. The shapes are gray, opaque, suitable for modeling nails of any length and any traditional shape.
Due to the fact that the material itself is quite strong and elastic, extension forms can be used without a metal template that forms the arch. The form itself has excellent adhesiveness, so it fits perfectly along the entire length of the phalanx of the finger and does not lose its stickiness even after repeated trying on. The markings on the forms are medium, suitable for any nails - even injured, short-cut or non-standard anatomical shapes. There are also side markings to release the side bolsters.
Using nail extension molds from ARTEX is very simple: first you need to cut it according to the markings individually for each nail, then place it and secure it along the entire length of the phalanx, and you can start modeling the nail.
Advantages and disadvantages
Suitable for nail extensions of any traditional shape and any length; excellent adhesiveness; can be purchased in sets of 300 and 500 pieces
It is better to purchase on the official website so as not to run into a fake; high price
Main characteristics
Nail forms come in a variety of sizes and differ in contour shape and appearance, which allows you to create and adjust the desired length and bend. They are very easy to use, firmly glued to the finger and do not move from the fixed place throughout the entire modeling time.
In addition, they are easily removed after the procedure and do not leave any marks. The most popular brands in this regard are CND, idb, Harmony, EzFlow, YRE. Products from these companies are of high quality.
When doing nail extensions with gel or acrylic, each stage is important, but it has a greater impact on the overall result of the work and sets the stage for the installation of the forms itself. The technician spends a lot of time and effort on installing these parts; this is a very important process, since if it is performed incorrectly, the procedure can be painful for the client and cause her discomfort.
Therefore, an important point and the key to a good extension result is the choice of convenient and high-quality forms. There are wide and narrow models to give the contours of a stiletto, Teflon, disposable and reusable products, characterized by increased practicality during operation. There are also top forms for acrylic, wide, square, round, universal, with mesh, transparent and other models.
The material can be paper, Teflon, metal and plastic.
The most popular are paper blanks with a sticky base. Nail extension on forms is a less labor-intensive process than extension on tips, since tips should be selected separately for each nail and glued to natural plates using special glue.
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PNB Clear Pro
The Clear-Pro Nail Forms from PNB are made from super thin, durable, yet ultra flexible vinyl plastic and are suitable for all modeling materials: gel, acrylic and acrylic.
They are resistant to creasing, do not deform or crack, and also have increased adhesiveness and will not fall off at the most crucial moment. Due to the elongated side surfaces, Clear-Pro Nail Forms are very convenient for arch modeling. Special markings for the side rollers are designed for fitting on nails of different widths.
It is also worth noting that vinyl plastic transmits ultraviolet rays well, so even the most capricious, densely pigmented modeling material can be used without a backing, and it dries completely much faster than other forms.
Advantages and disadvantages
Do not deform or crack; suitable for any modeling material
Not very comfortable if the nail plate is too wide
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Entity
Forms for nail extensions from the American brand Entity are suitable for those who do not like to bother with cutting out forms. The brand produces two types of forms: silver and pink.
Silver ones are traditional in shape, have a standard cutout, are suitable for those who do not have a very pronounced “smile” shape, adhere well and have a comfortable line. The pink shapes have two different sides: on one side there is a flat cut that is ideal for straight eponychium lines, flat, wide or bitten nails. On the other hand, there is a deep neckline; such shapes are suitable for oval nails or with overgrown eponychium.
Advantages and disadvantages
Suitable for a variety of nail shapes, even problematic ones
Not always available for sale
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Lunail
Lunail's reusable plastic molds come in rolls of 120 and 500. They are made of special plastic that is resistant to mechanical and chemical influences during the modeling process, do not deform or break, therefore they allow you to easily create a nail arch without the use of metal tubes.
Convenient markings allow you to cut the shape to fit any shape of the nail plate. Thanks to the “ears,” the forms can be conveniently attached to a finger of any size, and the reinforced central part makes the form stable during nail modeling. It is also worth noting the economical consumption of reusable forms - using 2 forms, you can grow up to 10 nails, even taking into account the “adjustment” to the size.
Advantages and disadvantages
Do not deform or break during modeling; high-quality adhesive base
Not enough glue, may come off during modeling
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PINK HOUSE
The lower forms for nail extensions from PINK HOUSE are made of pink plastic. They differ from the previous purple and black versions by having a width of 22 mm, which corresponds to the average width of a nail and allows you to work end-to-end.
The forms themselves are translucent, which is very convenient when laying out and distributing the gel, they are evenly and conveniently printed, and most importantly, they have “ears” cut out right away, which saves time. The forms for extensions are quite durable, do not deform, do not wrinkle, and do not peel off, as if adapting to a natural nail. Another difference from other forms is that the packaging is not made in a roll, but in folds of 100 and 300 pieces.
Advantages and disadvantages
No need to trim; thanks to the translucent shade it is easy to lay out modeling material
You can only order on the official website, otherwise there is a risk of getting a fake
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Summer
Universal forms for nail extensions are suitable for most types of nails and for modeling with both gel and acrylic. The shapes are easy to press, have a dense solid base, stick together well and do not come apart.
Thanks to convenient markings, the forms are easy to use, and due to their width, they fit both wide nails and nails with high side ridges. The strong adhesive base prevents the form from falling off during modeling, even if your fingers are slightly damp. There are 500 pieces per roll, which means it will last a long time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Suitable for wide nails; do not peel off or peel off
No tear line; may seem too thin
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Methods of working with forms for nail extensions
A beautiful manicure can say much more about a girl than many people think. A beautiful, elegant design with clearly defined lines can be done by any master who has at least some experience in this field. It is worth noting that professionals with extensive experience will be able to fulfill any client’s whim - from pointed tips with a bright image to a strict French look.
As you know, manicure can be done not only on your real nails, but also with nail extensions. Nail extensions are possible using tips and forms. Frankly speaking, many masters have long preferred to use forms for extensions, since this is a more modern method, and also because they are easy to use.
What types of forms are there?
Forms for extensions look like special templates that have a certain shape and layout. The material used for extensions is applied according to this marking. It can be acrylic, biogel, or gel. There are two types of forms - disposable and reusable. It is worth noting that when using reusable forms, they must be sterilized after each use. It is for this reason that some craftsmen prefer to work with disposable forms.
Disposable forms fit any shape of natural nails, providing the opportunity to create absolutely any shape of extended nails. As a rule, such forms are made of flexible plastic, paper or foil. The material of the molds is very plastic, making it very easy to work with.
How to attach disposable forms?
It is worth noting that the forms are attached to degreased, treated nails.
By the way, disposable forms are produced both as separate cut forms and as a roll. It is much more convenient to use the cut ones, sold in packs of 50 - 100 pieces.
- Before attaching the form, the master determines which side is the working side and which is the fastening side. It’s quite simple - the form has two sides, adhesive and glossy or matte, so it’s very easy to determine which surface to work on. The wings on the mold are needed for easy fastening. Also, the working side has a certain marking to form the length and shape
- The next step is to remove the protective sticker, first trimming the edges of the mold. Detach the protective film from the form itself carefully, without damaging the integrity of the form. The same should be said about separating uniform pieces of tape from the roll. The end of the form with the smile cutout is carefully placed under the nail, tightly adhered to the nail so that there are no gaps or crevices into which the gel can get.
- For more convenient use, soft disposable forms are strengthened on the inside by attaching either a second form or a special tin plate there. This is done so that the form does not sag or wrinkle during operation.
- After attaching the form, you should give it the required angle and size. To do this, the shape is bent slightly, or special tubes are attached under the nail exactly in the center. They are used to form the arch that a natural nail has. The thickness of the tube is selected equal to the width of the nail.
Reusable forms
Reusable forms for nail extensions are an order of magnitude more expensive than disposable ones, but their advantage is that they do not need to be purchased in large quantities - the forms are used repeatedly, which significantly saves consumables for each procedure. The only special requirement for reusable forms is that the forms must be disinfected after each use.
According to the methods of extension, reusable forms are divided into two types - lower forms and upper forms.
Extension using lower forms
Using the lower forms, the master will be able to create any nail model. Starting with a clear square nail, ending with elongated sharp tips. The use of lower forms gives masters the opportunity to show their imagination and create an artificial nail of any shape and length. The lower forms are used in the following steps:
- First of all, the hands and the nail plate of the natural nail are treated. To do this, the client’s hands are treated with a disinfectant, the nails are degreased, sanded with a special file with medium abrasiveness, coated with a primer (dehydrant) and allowed to dry.
- The next step is to install the form to the free edge of the nail plate. To do this, the form is placed under the free edge of the nail and secured with fasteners on the finger. It is important that the form is installed smoothly, without gaps. If the position is uneven, the material used will get into the gaps, and the surface of the artificial nail will turn out uneven.
- When the lower forms are attached to each kino nail, the artist can begin extensions. When working with forms, acrylic or gel is usually used. Both of these materials have excellent contact with any type of forms and tips for extensions and lie flat on the surface.
Extension using top forms
The upper forms look similar to nail extension tips, but there is a significant difference between these two materials. If the tips are used for extensions and remain on the nail, then the reusable top forms are removed upon completion of the extension procedure. Extension on the upper forms occurs as follows.
- Just as with other forms, preparatory work is carried out on the surface of the nails. Nails are degreased and polished.
- At the end of the necessary procedures, a form is selected according to the size of each nail, onto the inner side of which the material used for extension (acrylic or gel) is applied in an even layer and applied evenly with the inner side to the nail and pressed tightly.
- When the material has completely hardened, the molds should be carefully removed. The resulting surface will only need to be slightly trimmed and given the necessary outlines of the desired nail shape.
It is worth noting that if the clamping is poor, the extended surface may soon begin to peel off, so you should press the form as tightly as possible.
By contacting a specialist with experience in the field of nail extensions, you will get the beautiful nails you want. An experienced specialist will easily create any shape of nails using various forms. Or you can purchase forms of the required size in the online store of nail extension products “ Nayad ”!
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What types of nail extensions are there?
In the process of nail extensions, the master can use both tips (plastic overlays that repeat the shape of the nail) and forms, which in turn differ into lower and upper ones. Forms for nail extensions are templates that are placed on or under the nail plate, and on which an artificial nail is modeled. Depending on the material, the forms can be disposable or reusable (plastic or metallized). There is a special marking on the surface of the form that allows you to determine the length of the modeled nail.
— Nail extensions can be done on top forms, on bottom forms and on tips. I prefer to do extensions on the lower forms - it’s more familiar, and the arch turns out neat and beautiful,” notes nail artist Anastasia Garanina .
Types of forms used in nail extensions
Templates differ from each other in the following parameters:
- modeling method;
- material of manufacture;
- nail shape.
Reusable Silicone Nail Molds
Their features:
- During extension, the upper forms are applied to the nail, and the lower ones are attached under it. Visually, the top templates are similar to tips, but the method of modeling on the tips is different.
- Disposable forms are intended for one procedure, but they have the advantage that the soft material of the form allows you to easily adjust the templates to the smile line on non-standard shaped nails. Reusable ones are tougher and are intended for repeated use.
- The materials used to make molds can be hard or thin plastic, metal, paper, or foil.
- The templates also differ in the type of nail tip and can be oval, round, square, almond-shaped, as well as stiletto, edge or pipe.
The most popular options today are the classic almond-shaped and extravagant age.
For permanent, especially professional use, as well as reusable use, you should choose high-quality materials from well-known brands.
