concave nails

[Reneeg]

Hello I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to improve on nails that are slightly concave.
My client's nails are very very flat and they spread at the end. When i add a tip in almost makes her nails look like they slide down from the tip in to the bed. (I hope that makes sense)
I have tried fibre, l&p and at the mo she has gel (she also loses nails constantly as she is rough with her hands hence the opp to try the different types) she is happy with them but I know they could look better.
I am still very new to Nails but I think sculpting would probably be better but I have yet to truly master that technique, so my question is (getting there eventually)!
Is sculpting a possible solution?
Is there any other ways to get round it with a tip.
And, any tips for practicing sculpting with acrylic or gel to get better i find it a bit daunting.

Ta muchly x
Ren

 

[angel fingers]

i would sculpt.
but you could use a well less tip or trim away almost all the well and make the tip sit just on the very edge of the nail.
when you build the nail always check the side profile view to make sure the product is thin at the tip and cuticle and thickest in the stress area. as her nails are almost concave you may find that you will need a bigger bead of product in zone 2 to conquer the problem.

 

[Bagpuss]

Hiya ...I would remove all the natural free edge and apply a tip using a gap filling adhesive such as Gel Bond. As you apply the tip tilt it down so the stop point of the well is snug to the natural free edge but the rest of the well is actally raised up slightly.

These nails will always just grow the way they want to so a removal and full set again after a few months would be advised.

 

[Bev Rose]

Hiya ...I would remove all the natural free edge and apply a tip using a gap filling adhesive such as Gel Bond. As you apply the tip tilt it down so the stop point of the well is snug to the natural free edge but the rest of the well is actually raised up slightly.

These nails will always just grow the way they want to so a removal and full set again after a few months would be advised.

That's good advice from Angie & Susan.

I'd do the same as Angie & use the tip method, and use Gelbond adhesive, which is a gap filling adhesive with a gel like consistency - hence it's name (CND product).
As you ensure the stop point of the tip is meeting the free edge, tilt down as Angie said & the gelbond will still fill the slight gap caused by the slightly raised tip. Don't panic if there's a bit of a gap as you can always add a little more gelbond and push it under with a cuticle stick if needed - always be resourceful! But be sure not to leave any air bubbles or gaps.
Blend the area gently and ensure you apply a good size bead to zone 2 to create the correct shape and stress area.
This method can really TRANSFORM THESE SORT OF NAILS.
well DONE For having a go as they are blooming tricky to start with.

 

[Reneeg]

Thank you for your replies the gel adhesive sounds wonderful I will try to source it thank you very much.
It has been tricky working with her nails she was practically my first customer but there is nothing like getting chucked into the deep end, and I learned a lot.
Thanks again
Ren

 

[Bagpuss]

Gelbond is a creative product and is available from Sweet Sqaured... 0845 210 6060

 

[louiser]

Also if they fan at the free edge I would bring the sides in quite lot, this way you can still do them square but it helps take away from the 'fan' shape xx

The pictures obviously an extreem view of it but you might get what it means,




P.s, I can't draw