Discover the Benefits of Silk Wrap Nails

Here's everything you need to know about Silk Wrap Nail Extensions.


Traditional silk wrap nail extensions have been around for many years and have a reputation for being the most natural looking of all the overlay nail extension families.


100% pure raw silk fabric are applied to the nail in the process and shaped to mimic the shape and ‘C’ curve of the natural nail.


How long will silk wrap nail extensions last?


Silk nail extensions promote and encourage nail growth without breaking, chipping or requiring maintenance. Professional nail infills are generally required from 2-6 weeks depending on how quickly the nail grows out. 


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5 Benefits

of Silk Wrap Nail Extensions


  • Nails Last Twice as Long
  • Most Natural Looking Nail System
  • Strong With Little Maintenance
  • Encourages Healthy Nail Growth
  • Easily Soaked Off & Removed




What are the benefits of having silk nail extensions?


It is important to keep up with infill maintenance as this will rebalance the nail making them as strong and as healthy as possible. Having silk overlays/wraps (extensions if needing extra length) takes the stress out of thinking about your nails from one month to the next.


Finishing the silk overlays with gel polish improves elasticity and longevity of your nails, giving optimum colour and shine in between appointments. Another huge benefit from silk wrap nail extensions is if you just want them for a one off special occasion or work commitment they are really easy to soak off by yourself, so no need to rush back to the salon or wait for your next nail appointment.




Detailed Image of Silk Nail Infill Area


I would however always recommend a professional soak off from a nail salon but this is still an option to do it at home yourself as no filing is required. Other nail systems require a combination of filing and soaking off together to remove. This should definitely be done by a qualified nail technician, incorrectly filing nails on top of the nail plate can cause damage to the natural nail. Leave this to a professional nail technician is a MUST, not knowing how much to file you can easily file through to the nail plate onto the nail bed which can be very sore and take 3-6 months to repair itself.



Before-After-Silk-Nail-Infills

Will silk nail extensions damage my nails and are they safe? 

 

A lot of people think that continually having infills are bad for your nails but this is simply not true. When they are done correctly, and to the highest standard by your nail technician they should always remain healthy and be safe. What damages nails is improper application, improper maintenance and improper removal. An inexperienced nail technician is your natural nails worse enemy and sorry to say it but lots of nail technicians fall into this camp.



Silk wrap nail extensions will break on impact so do treat them with care. As the new nail grows you will notice a gap from the cuticle area to where the silk was original applied. (See image) Only this area gets filed each time when having infills. Its filed once in preparation for an infill and therefore cannot cause damage to the nail as it's then covered with silk to rebalance the nail. The rest of the nail will be filed but on top of the existing silk. An average nail takes 3-6 months to fully grow from the matrix to the free edge. The matrix is where the keratinized cells are produced.



Why are silk nail extensions so much better?


  • Promotes Natural Strong Growth
  • Stops Breaks & Chips Due To Strength Of The Overlay.
  • Look Great From One Month To The Next.
  • Easy & Safe to Soak Off At Home, No Filing Required.
  • Most Natural Looking Nail System.
  • Provides The Most Flexibility & Strength With Less Opportunity To Break On Impact.



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How long does it take to apply silk nail extensions?


There are many facts that could contribute to the time it takes to apply a set of silk nails. Clients may even need their current nails soaking off before the new treatment can start. The speed and efficiency of the technician is a huge factor and of course their experience and skills working with various types of nails. Typical for a client wanting a full set of silk nails I usually book an appointment time for around 1 hour and 10 minutes.


How much does it cost?


For a new set of Silk Nail Extensions I charge a total of £45, however for new client's first treatment I'm offering a 10% discount. If you need any advice on your nails or to discuss having a silk nail treatment or any other treatment please contact me using my contact page or call me on: 07971 072926


Nail Extensions Gel or Silk (Full Set)

Full set of nail extensions with gel or silk. (Includes gel polish and choice of colour finish) 1 hr 15mins


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