Silk Wrap Nail Extensions Tutorial

[@janicetehie3839]

I just used silk wraps to reinforce my short nails while they are growing out. The key is to to make sure the piece of silk fits the nail. If there is even the tiniest bit of silk sticking up, the whole thing will lift. I buff them gently smooth and put a layer of Orly GelFx clear builder gel, cure it, and then apply gel polish over it. I am using Shellac Luxe gel polish which literally soaks off in 5 minutes and does not disturb the silk wrap or glue underneath.

[@amandafreeman9947]

I think it would be a really good method for broken Nails

[@Eva-pb4gt]

Yeah people used that method since the 20s

[@d.on.in.a]

It is

[@newjerseylove1373]

Agreed

[@klsn3646]

Yes! I was thinking that I don’t think this is for free form building. There’s meant to be something hard, ie- your mail underneath. I want to try this to grow out/reinforce short nails...

[@Sarappreciates]

I just used the silk this week, and I can answer your question about who/what/why it's best for: I've been on chemotherapy for about 2 years, and my nails have deep groves that make it harder for things to adhere. Even worse, my nails are very thin, so it's recommended that I NOT wear press-on or acrylic nails. BUT I just used the silk this week, and it filled in all the ridges and lines!!!!!!! It made my rough nails smooth when I was done filing!! I have healthy, regular nails again that look exactly like my healthy natural nails from before cancer!! Then I applied the gel nails, and viola! Even more beautiful nails that don't fall off!! I coulda stopped with just the silk, but I wanted strength and shine too. I'm uploading the video now... I've been so emotional for the past 2 days since I did it. I feel pretty again!

[@mindlesskittles]

I'm in the same boat you were in. I know nothing about nails. Everytime I think I have what I need there's something else I have to get. I'm going to follow you.

[@starstar4314]

I know it's been a while, but I just looked up silk wrap for nails help vid and came across your comment. I too have health issues and my nails are awful. I know actually how you felt having your nails back. I hope you're well and still have beautiful nails. Unfortunately they cannot cure me but at least I can smile at my nails again. Take care 😘

[@Sarappreciates]

@@starstar4314 Thank you! I'm glad you're well enough to enjoy nice nails again. It's a great feeling. I had some neuropathy, so I wasn't able to keep doing my own nails with my hands in pain, but I started getting them done at the salon, and they're even prettier than when I did them. At least there's that. A little confidence goes a long way toward feeling better.

[@starstar4314]

@@Sarappreciates Absolutely 💞

[@stephaniepena5904]

I really like how you did an actual tutorial of real life situations that can occur, everyone on KZbin edits everything to make their videos look perfect, but this actually teaches me better, and I like it more, great video

[@omololasadiq4203]

Love

[@369ladynada]

I switched to silk wrap about three years ago, and I would never go back to anything else. It's definitely not for you if you love long nails though. I like to keep my nails pretty short but well groomed. And it works perfectly for my taste and need. Give it a try.

[@AliskaBierman]

I’m trying to find a silk wrap kit, could I ask where you get yours from?

[@feliaku8379]

Hi, is it possible to use silk wraps whithout any lamp? I have skin problems and try to find a alternative to acrylic nail...

[@PonUnPandaEnTuVida]

@@feliaku8379 No, you need the lamp

[@jennlong7123]

@@AliskaBierman not sure if you found kit but it’s only line of products I’m not allergic to. The brands aren’t many but look up Lizy G on KZbin as well brands I came across and bought are: backscratchers, Cuccio, Sheba Nails, ASP (all season professionals), & IBD has nail resin only as well check out Princess Nails if in UK. Of course they have the loose fiberglass for sale on Amazon but I don’t feel comfortable doing my nails like that I prefer the fiberglass made specifically for nails and made or comes from US which I know Sheba nails & Backscratchers are both small companies inside the US and really nice people and great products

[@RunnRedd419]

I have very long nails and use silk wraps all the time...

[@dawncastro1697]

Use to have silk wraps on my nails along time ago! We would use nail glue to make the fabric stiffer and than coat with acrylic. Nails lasted a month. Use the silk over tips or maybe even over a form to get the shape you need.

[@NewYorkNevada]

Exactly. Not sure why she struggled so much. Silk was old school and your nails didn't die underneath like this gel nail stuff. Easy to remove at home if needed, too.

[@evelinarriaza2340]

Wowwww that's a crazy good idea!!! I'm gonna try that.... we need the old school methods back 😢

[@kimmatura3564]

I loved hearing your frustrations at each step. If a professional is that frustrated, I’m definitely not going to try it!

[@evelinarriaza2340]

😂😂

[@melisaspangler814]

I have been using silks for 30 yrs but this freeform idea is so much work. best for repairs. i have even used tissue in a pinch

[@JanaRussellNails]

It looks beautiful when finished. I love the half moon that shows at your cuticle with the sheer gel.

[@1999DudeCool]

‘If you don’t do the curve ... they will kill you’ 😂😂😂 That really made me giggle. I love your work!!

[@peaches5712]

That was funny to me too! lol Also, I watched a movie last night with KGB, MI6, and the CIA……and that comment could happen! 😆

[@kathbeth43]

I just harden the silk wrap first by using ibd brush-on gel resin and a brush on activator. I do that for about four times and then I add the gel for a stronger nail. I Silk Wraps are to create small nails only and not large. I do like the outcome of your video and I love that color of pink. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@shyannetaylor]

I learned from trial and error to use polygel or a thicker gel instead of the thin builder gel on the tip and up a clamp to curve it it hardened a lot faster without wasting gel

[@kathbeth43]

Silk wraps are meant for short nails not long but after watching again you answered my question about using hard gel polish on top of silk wraps. I'm going to get some builder gel this weekend. I'm going to try this on my short, wide thumbs. Thanks again for the video.

[@misstoi]

I use fiberglass or silk over tips (active length) I use a resin or brush-on gel that cures with an activator spray. I only use the wrap on long natural nails. Fiberglass is a great alternative to acrylic and if your nail breaks it's NOT painful or damages natural nails.

[@shicadelic]

Aah.... that's not how it is done. Here is the fast and easy way: 1) measure a piece that is the width of your nail. The silk should be 5 to 10mm long. If you want to build a longer nail, you need to support it with a form underneath. 2) apply base gel. Do not cure. 3) put silk in the middle of the nail. Use a tooth pick to pull it towards the free edge and pull until it is extended to your desired length. 4) gently pat/brush gel over silk and stess area. 5) cure. Clean. Buff everything so there are no harsh edges. 6) apply gel and build apex. 7) buff. Done. Follow with desired color + top coat

[@shicadelic]

Oh and in step 5 you also form the cured silk tip

[@marielanders1218]

If you already have to use a form it doesn't make sense to use the silk wrap for an extension. You can just make the extension with the form and soft gel, hard gel, acrylic, Polygel, etc. Just my thoughts.

[@JanaRussellNails]

Well... That's another way to do it, but it doesn't make the way she showed wrong either.

[@candicebergstrom4490]

This method seems like a time consuming nightmare! I love your personality, & I appreciate your honesty!

[@COCO-jm9ek]

NOW YOU GOT IT!....THIS ONE IS THE RIGHT FORM FROM A NAIL!...JUST ELEGANT AND NOT SO PICKY!...LIKE A CAT!...THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!....I LIKE IT!...

[@shashaneka]

I used to love getting the silk wrap bck in the days 🤗🤗🤗It would look sooo natural with the clear polish alone

[@JanaRussellNails]

Me too! They called it China silk nails

[@lindanichols3586]

I think it’s pretty awesome because you can make it super thin now I have not tried it except on repairs but I think it’s pretty neat myself

[@smokemirrorsnails2072]

Beautiful results, but I agree it would take wayyy too long in the salon setting. Thanks for testing it out so we don't have to :)

[@hadjlesconseilsbeaute1361]

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[@annascott3542]

That’s one beautiful nail though. I love love LOVE silk wraps. They’re more natural and mimic natural nails way better than regular tips, they are the absolute BEST by a long shot.. love that gel color, I’m going to have to order myself some of that.

[@jacquelinemcclain3219]

I love silk wrap but not a lot of salons know about it or use this method. I'm glad you have brought it back. ❤

[@kathbeth43]

I mostly use it to fix my thumb nails and it works great for that. Silk wraps are for not long nails. Great looking nail.

[@marthathomas4350]

I use to get silk wrap and fiberglass on my nails back in the 80’s and 90’s but the silk wrap was my favorite. Is this coming back 😍

[@Sheyper1]

Beautifully Perfected! Brilliant!!

[@kathbeth43]

silk wraps are meant for short nails. But I do like that gel color. You did a beautiful job.

[@michelleseptember2358]

You did a good job but it definitely looks like it takes too long.

[@Nailcou]

Thank you, Michelle!

[@jessy9514]

It’s probably because she’s new to this method. It’s proficiency some ease

[@nageensehar8405]

@@Nailcou namaz hjti h prmnnt nail s?

[@hinasaqibkitchen9105]

@@nageensehar8405 dont know this is the main problem for me

[@Denisejohn65NailEd]

That is just way too much work for extensions . I do like it for mending broken nails and cracks . That’s it tho .

[@WarningBillionare]

Yeah the struggle is real

[@mymonkeycoco7055]

It is time consuming but so much better than acrylics and better for your nail beds. When you file and it starts to thread use nail clippers!

[@charlsiehurtado4874]

I had silk raps for years a long time ago and I love them. I can't find anyone in my area that does them but as a customer,yes I love them.

[@MsM-sj3yt]

Gosh! I remember this from back in the day! We've come a long way baby!😁

[@jennlong7123]

Thank you for your video! This is the ONLY product line I can use as I’m now severely allergic to Gel & Acrylic products. I tried dip but once I use the activator I get an irritation on my skin so not worth risking becoming allergic and I finally came across fiberglass and glad I did because now I can finally have long nails again yay. Sure it’s not the same as my beloved acrylic but sooooo much better option than nothing. I just have to use regular polish and find it’s getting easier to do application the more I practice. There are so little amount of videos on KZbin wish there were more. Do you think I could do an inlay with this? Or is it just giving you strength & length? Is there other things I could add to make them pretty? Thank you I appreciate all of your videos and time it takes you. Your helping thousands of people and know I am very appreciative

[@dawnyvee]

I really enjoy your tutorials, I'm just starting out and learning so many different ways, you make me laugh with your surprise of the product you use 😁, thank you for sharing you are very talented 😍💪💅

[@Lisa95vlogs]

I just ordered silk wrap to try it in combination with a paper form and BIAB :) I hope it works!

[@GlitterismyCRACK]

I think I prefer the fiberglass, it seems to hold its shape better and not flop around. Thanks for sharing.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

I've got some silk fibreglass wrap, these videos are helpful. I can use nail glue or CND SHELLAC basecoat. Looks good, I have long bendy nails than split and test off! UK 🇬🇧

[@donnaw246]

I still prefer to use silk wraps or fiberglass with resin and bio-set spray. So much quicker and easier with silk wraps and easier to file. The gel looked like it didn't soak into the silk and make it easy to file away. However, this is another beautiful and natural looking method. Thank you for this video!

[@donnaw246]

I said that funny...I don't prefer to use silk or fiberglass over acrylic or gel. But if I am going to use silk or fiberglass I prefer it with the resin and setting spray. I just don't feel as though silk or fiberglass was made to go with other methods. But maybe I'm wrong.

[@maryjflanagan1922]

I think after doing it the 1st time, I could see whete you could adjust your application process and do it easier and faster. Cute length closer to finished length, add a moderately thin layer of gel, cure, add thicker layer, flash cure, C curve, add final layer, full cure.

[@LinZi0507]

The finish is perfection

[@kandkcollins1]

If you don’t have a silk wrap, you can use tea bags! I’ve never used them myself, but I’ve seen it done and it works! They also work to repair a nail.

[@CrochetBaba]

Thank you for doing that I was very curious how this would work so you answered my question I don't want to do this, but maybe it's better for really short extensions??

[@skinsandscales2013]

Would it work easier using a nail form underneath to automatically give it a nice curve as well as as be easier than applying the gel against your glove

[@sakinatahery7171]

Who doesn't try this but finds it satisfying

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Now I’ll age myself here. But many years ago silk and acrylic were the only products to build an extension, besides plastic tips and press-ons. There was no gel yet. This was also the go to way to repair a broken nail too. But again, not with gel. For me I’d affix the silk with glue and then build the nail strength with a dip method of acrylic overlay, but not with a base products, but thin layers of glue in between layers of powder, hardened each time with monomer, accelerator. Until it was hard enough to file, shape and buff. That was my preferred method for building out an extension if I had to (rarely did because it is difficult and my nails were thick and strong enough on their own) and also for repairing a broken nail. This really allows you to control the thickness.

[@beverlyhandy623]

I love them back in the day

[@doneiralim7181]

I been suffering during the time the video last!!! Never for me! Just for broken nail. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@vixxenfox2682]

I would hate to do that ten times!

[@VanNguyen-cv1yh]

Yup. She did a good job but the technique itself was frustrating me.

[@tegannn9745]

It would take hours for a full set

[@Ahlam_M5]

N imagine dg tht on ur dominant hand 🤦‍♀️ it s would be a nightmare

[@aight33]

That nail looks beautiful!

[@jasminerandhawa4041]

I really love that color! Great video

[@javajink0301]

❤️❤️❤️ You are incredible. This was so hilarious too. Made me so happy in these scary times. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@duaaishaquekhan7748]

How time period for this nail???

[@veneciaphillip4108]

I love the look. Fantastic

[@Jade10122]

As with anything, practice with it makes you faster. I’ve done this before and it’s not so bad when you get the hang of it. The ones I have done are not this long. They have always been shorter. Not my favorite method but if a client requests it, I do it.

[@carmenmason1348]

Also using forms underneath makes it easier and less messier and forms better

[@TerraRiley]

Hi! Love your videos! I have a nail question! I couldn't get into my regular person, so I went to a salon I'd never been to (famous last words LOL) and had a mani and a clear gel top coat. Well, it's been 2 days now and I have what look like little bruises on the sidewalls of half my nails! The polish lifted too, and my nails are very thin! I knew she'd manhandled me a bit, but this is awful! I want to do them myself as I do in between appointments (normally have UV gel overlays) but it hurts and my natural nail is over filed as it is! How long will this take to feel better? Should I leave them alone and natural, or should I throw on a couple of coats of gel or just a uv clear coat? Help!

[@demimarquez1291]

The silk wrap is actually made to strengthen nails so this would be a good method for u but instead get resin & accelerator

[@TerraRiley]

@@demimarquez1291 Thank you so much! You're my only reply and I am so grateful! XOXO ❤️

[@nichelleloh6659]

Wow, absolutely beautiful 🥰💞💞

[@cookconlacolombiana9038]

I really like it it look so natural

[@ValCaPoNe]

100% agree with you. That being said, yes, great for fixing

[@karenbaldry8096]

Thank you so much for this honest tutorial ❤

[@sunny_fox9233]

I think its totally cool. But I don't know if it would be a good fit for me. Totally going to try it though. It turned out looking sooooo beautiful though. I love that curve. I usually don't curve my this intense. But I think I might with this new set.

[@femketjeNL]

It does look very pretty 😍 lovely result!

[@Nailcou]

Thank you!

[@sbsnailbeauty6290]

Wow, dear. You always share your good ideas for every one. In this video is the same nail form for extension. It's ok, dear?

[@elenabenz8669]

Omg! That nail loook absolutly perfect!😍 good job and dont care about the time if the results look so good like that😍

[@jaxbrooks5821]

Lol! I feel your pain :) You did make me laugh though. I've used silk with resin and activator and it was horribly messy. Plain gel or acrylic is so much nicer and cleaner to use.

[@Nailcou]

Haha , thanks!

[@Kiwilove86]

I'm intrigued, I covered silk and fibreglass in my training but was told to not put gel or gel polish on it. Can you advise whether this is OK to do? I'd only really use them as wraps, not extensions really. Maybe it's because of the spray activator used? Xx

[@Tata-iu3fy]

It looks really pretty

[@A._.lizabeth]

I need a polygel in that pink! I love that color!

[@hadjlesconseilsbeaute1361]

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[@michellemanser4910]

I have ordered some of these so hope they work I dont like my nails too long

[@NailsbyCammi]

Thank you for another awesome video💖 Think the fiberglass seems better, this does not look easy. But you made a beautiful perfect nail as always😍👍 Tfs💖

[@Nailcou]

Thank you so much!

[@camilaguadalupemendoza6181]

Beautiful 😍just beautiful!

[@peaches5712]

My manicurist used the silk wrap over the tips and I really liked them because it made them look so natural. Your aggravation kinda made me giggle…..hehe!

[@JulietMHorner]

Anastasia, I am allergic to traditional L&P, which I discovered while in nail school. I have two nails that hard gel sculpts just refuse to stay adhered to. The sculpts/overlays peel up within days and I end up resculpting/overlaying several times within a normal two week period. I have had better luck on these particular nails with Gelish Polygel, but then I always feel like they look different from the rest of my nails. With all of that said, I recently broke off about half of my mid-length natural nail on two nails. I did not want to have to sculpt out length to match the others, so I decided to try using a full piece silk wrap with resin & activator. I then overlayed my 'acygel method'. This is where I put a semi-thin layer of base gel polish (KUPA is my preference as well 😉) and sprinkle a finely milled FLEXIBLE acrylic powder (by IBD) over it until saturated and then cure. Depending on how long I make the nail, I can add a second layer to create an apex. I also use the c-curve sticks while curing to help create that shape. I then file the surface to remove the gritty texture and polish as usual. So far, these nails have the same strength as a hard gel/Polygel sculpt and it has been almost a month with one polish change out. I have had to become proficient at acrylic (not as much), hard gels, silkwraps, and acygels because my clients' needs are all different. What works on one doesn't necessarily work on the other. It can be a bit like playing detective with new clients, but they appreciate the time I take to tailor fit their service to them.

[@courtneybrumley6084]

I think it looks great !!!

[@nailsofinterest]

Thank you!!!! 💜💖💜 I was having such a bad day. You made me smile 😊

[@Nailcou]

Thanks! You made my day too 😘

[@nailsofinterest]

@@Nailcou thank you so much💜💖💜you're a huge inspiration to me too.

[@hadjlesconseilsbeaute1361]

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[@cpbgcpbg2627]

I think you did a great job

[@nancynehme3043]

You did a good job 👏

[@carmenmason1348]

I put a small bit of gel before I place the silk wrap it's easier and when i work on the tip it doesn't fall or pull away from where I placed it

[@montanaliving4769]

First time viewer and I can't see myself using that for any reason! Too many simpler methods! Glad you showed this however as now I'm not tempted to try it at all!

[@theordinarygal8155]

This seems pretty easy. Can you use this over the whole nail? Would it help thin nails get strong?

[@Nailcou]

You can, but it won't be comfortable working close to the cuticle

[@aliciac_4898]

Always trust the process!!

[@Johanna-cx3zp]

You know, ever since i know about this silk wrap & tea bag, i think its more savety if i used wrap before i go to gel or acrylic. very easy to remove : just use a warm water & add a little of the gel remover into warm water, then soak ur 5 finger nails for 10 minutes

[@NailsofNorway]

So that is how a frustrated Anastasia sounds like?🤣🤣 I do not think that I will try this myself, but it is good for fixing cracked nails 😊 Tfs hun xoxo

[@Johanna-cx3zp]

My dear, you ve to consider to use glue gel and cure it for 30 second in LED.. and walahhhhh ... it will goes harder . And second option is, you hv to use base coat again on the top of the silk and dip it in the arclic powder and ure it in led for 30 second 😊

[@celicobain8270]

She also didn't even consider doing the back side or using acrylic that will cure without a bs black light and within 20 seconds... Smh so frustrating lol

[@patriciagallacher6741]

@@celicobain8270 that was not what she was showing though so of course she is not going to do what you want or what you think she should do,it's Anastasias video not yours so she can do it her way not yours.

[@gingerbiscuit4871]

I have paper thin nails due to health issues can I use this on the entire nail to strengthen them?

[@gaylendelcambre7719]

Her natural nails are much too perfectly beautiful to hide under nail extensions.

[@Nailcou]

Aw thank you! Those are mine 🥰

[@ANIAZNAILZ]

The old days. That's how I used to do nails.

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

What was the remix used at the end! That was soooo good.

[@justaname7045]

Hi Anastasia. I have written to you under another one of your videos but I am not sure if you saw it, it was an older video. I used to have my nails done at home by my nail technician. She did acrylic extensions with nail forms and I loved them (I am a nail biter) and she was charging me €40 for a full set in Southern Ireland. If I wanted the infills in the same design it was €35 and if I wanted a refusing it was €40. So during Covid-19 I started trying to do my own nails with tips and the dipping system. With a lot of practice I became okay!! Now this time I am battling to get all the arcrylic off. I want to know will the tips stick properly and should I use gel or glue to stick?? Thanks. Jackie. 🦎💚

[@emmahs7402]

the final result is amazing! after all the time and work you put in-it should be! 😍😍🤩🤩

[@mrsallen3671]

It's really good for people who have bitten their nails to the extreme.

[@michellemcleod2363]

Huge time commitment but the nail is gorgeous!

[@ngochuongvle9427]

Thanks for the video! It really helped me :)

[@gabrieladeuschle3596]

I love that pink color!!! It's so pretty. Too bad it's not actual nail polish.

[@Camila-hp1vq]

so beautiful 💗

[@mrs.cardenas3178]

Does the gel smell as strong as acrylic??

[@Nailcou]

No, it doesn't smell at all

[@xo.iiamHER]

I think you should have started building on the silk first then worked your way on up the cuticle.

[@LAUTTOCEO]

It’s beautiful work thou !

[@erikagill3899]

If you don't do the curve "they will kill you" lmao! Loved this! Thank you for the video :)

[@idareyoutolove]

Beautiful 😍

[@landormyths6044]

Wow very nice!

[@maryensmith3014]

Super Talented 💅💅💅 Anastasia 🧡🧡🧡

[@Nailcou]

Thank you!