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Some people think that nail extensions are the last century, but often it is the extension that allows you to achieve the desired length and shape of nails that cannot be achieved with ordinary growth. Extravagant stilettos, classic almonds, graceful pointe shoes – absolutely any shape can be chosen.
Forms for nail extensions are special templates on which gel or acrylic is laid out. With the help of these templates-stands it is convenient to lay out the modeling material on the nail, creating the desired length and shape. They build up nails on the upper and lower forms, as well as on tips (special plastic plates that stick to the nail plate).
What is the difference and how to choose the right form – read our material.
Expert selection
ARTEX
Rectangular universal forms for nail extension from the company ARTEX are made of medium hard paper and are suitable for gel or acrylic extensions. Forms of gray color, opaque, are suitable for modeling nails of any length and any traditional form.
Due to the fact that the material itself is sufficiently strong and resilient, extension molds can be used without a metal template that forms the arch. The form itself has excellent stickiness, therefore it is perfectly attached along the entire length of the finger phalanx and does not lose stickiness even after repeated fitting. The markings on the forms are medium, suitable for any nails – even injured, short cut or non-standard anatomical shapes. There is also a side marking to release the side rollers.
It is very easy to use ARTEX nail extension molds: first you need to cut it according to the markings individually for each nail, then substitute and fix it along the entire length of the phalanx, and you can start modeling the nail.
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1. PNB Clear Pro
PNB’s Clear-Pro Nail Forms are made from super thin, durable yet ultra flexible vinyl and are suitable for all modeling materials: gel, acrylic and acrylic.
They are resistant to crushing, do not deform or crack, and also have high adhesiveness and will not fall off at the most crucial moment. Due to the elongated side surfaces, the Clear-Pro Nail Forms are very convenient for arched modeling. Special markings for side bolsters are designed to fit 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 substrate, and it dries completely much faster compared to other forms.
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2. Entity
Forms for nail extension 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 uniforms: silver and pink.
Silver – traditional forms, have a standard cutout, are suitable for those who have a not very pronounced “smile” shape, they stick well and have a convenient line. Pink shapes have two different sides: on one side, a flat cut that is ideal for a straight line of eponychium, flat, wide or bitten nails. On the other hand, there is a deep cut, such forms are suitable for oval nails or with overgrown eponychium.
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3. Lunail
Reusable plastic molds from Lunail are available in rolls of 120 and 500 pieces. They are made of a special plastic that is resistant to mechanical and chemical influences during the modeling process, they do not deform or break, therefore they make it easy to create a nail arch without the use of metal tubes.
Convenient marking allows you to cut the shape to any shape of the nail plate. Thanks to the “ears”, the forms are 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.
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4. PINK HOUSE
The lower forms for nail extension from PINK HOUSE are made of pink plastic. From the previous purple and black versions, they differ in a width of 22 mm, which corresponds to the average width of the 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, their “ears” are immediately cut out, which saves time. Forms for building are strong enough, do not deform and do not wrinkle, do not peel off, as if adjusting to a natural nail. Another difference from other forms is that the packaging is not made in a roll, but by adding up 100 and 300 pieces.
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5. Summer
Universal forms for nail extension are suitable for most types of nails and for modeling both gel and acrylic. Forms are easily compressed, have a dense solid base, stick together well, do not stick out.
Thanks to the convenient markings, the forms are easy to use, and due to the width they are suitable for both wide nails and nails with high side ridges. A strong adhesive base prevents the form from falling off during modeling, even if the fingers are slightly damp. There are 500 pieces in a roll, which means it will last a long time.
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What are the forms for nail extension
In the process of nail extension, the master can use both tips (plastic lining that repeats the shape of the nail) and forms, which in turn differ into lower and upper ones. Forms for nail extension 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 and reusable (plastic or metallized). On the surface of the form there is a special marking that allows you to form the length of the modeled nail.
– Nail extension is on the upper forms, on the lower forms and on tips. I prefer to build on the lower forms – it’s more familiar, and the arch turns out to be neat and beautiful, notes nail master Anastasia Garanina.
How to choose a form for nail extension
The most important thing when choosing a form for extension is to determine for yourself which technique is more convenient for you to use – upper or lower extension. Disposable forms are cheaper, made from softer materials, easily adjusted to any shape of the nail plate, but also quickly wrinkled. Reusable templates are more expensive because they are made of quality materials and can be used many times, but they need to be sterilized after each use.