Nail prostheses, capsules or tips according to your preferred name, have various shapes. Do you know the difference between the “conventional” prosthesis and the “French” prosthesis? Today, your nail supply expert Maryton will give you answer. Conventional nail prosthesis The conventional prosthesis has a wider shoulder than the French one. It is therefore used to have a better adhesion to the plate, because it covers more surface. It is perfect for small nails and even for bitten nails. French nail prosthesis The French prosthesis is used on nails whose plate is longer. By using this type of prosthesis, we are looking to lengthen the nail or create a French look. In order to...
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The French Reverse trend
The classic French nail, which we all know, consists of applying an opaque white line to the edge of the nail on a nude base. Today, this technique is reinvented in several forms, all as original as each other. In this blog, your nail supply expert Maryton will explain the French reverse trend. The French reverse We found that two trends stand out: First a traditional French nail, with exaggerated features on the edges of the nail. We mainly use colors and sometimes different glitter to give it an effect of depth. The second version is simply a French nail but upside down. The application method is exactly the same as a French manicure, the only difference being that instead of a...
How to make an oval nail?
It may seem simple, but filing a nail of the desired shape is not always easy, especially when you want oval nails. This blog will tell you how to make an oval nail. Equipment: A nail file, quite simply! The steps to make an oval nail: On the side, start a little higher than the middle of the nail and make a quarter.Make a circular movement of about 40° upwards, stopping at the very beginning of the top of the nail.Repeat several times, always in the same direction, from bottom to top.Repeat on the other side of the nail.Round your angles to achieve the desired shape, starting at the top and stopping near the middle of the top of the nail.Very lightly file the top of the nail to...
How to properly care for your nails?
To have beautiful nails, you must maintain them. Contrary to some popular belief, applying varnish alone is not the solution. Your nails need care from time to time. Here are some tips to be beautiful to your fingertips. 1. Clean your nails: to remove your old polish or visible imperfections. 2. File them: so that your nails have a perfect shape, take care to always do it in the same direction. 3. Push back the cuticles: after soaking your nails in warm water, push back your cuticles using a wooden stick. 4. Remove dead skin: with the help of a small scissor, remove your cuticles and dead skin. 5. Hydrate the skin: apply moisturizer to the base of you...