Nail biters, nail bed extensions

[riss]

A lot of you talk about "extending the nail bed" What do you mean by this? I mean, it sounds self explanatory...but how is it done?
Also, I did a client yesterday that had one finger that was horribly bitten..she literally had no nail and an enormous bulb of skin (like 3/4 of an inch) before any nail. How should I have gone about doing it?
If you apply well tips to nail biters, is it ok to file the well down so it's not so deep and doesn't cover half the nail?

 

[riss]

For those who use young nails, do you do custom blends? I love their products, but they don't have a lot of powders to choose from...so how would you go about it? Can you just use CND powders for this?

 

[tracey louise]

extend ing the nail bed is just that.it is done by using a camoflague/coverage gel or powder to hide the natural smile line which enables you to place a new smile anywhere you want.this is something that works great on all clients even those who arent biters as it also give the look of healthy nail plates.
i havent tried using well less tips on a nail biter so i am unsure if you idea would work,you could always try it and see.x

 

[hannajadem]

A lot of you talk about "extending the nail bed" What do you mean by this? I mean, it sounds self explanatory...but how is it done?
Also, I did a client yesterday that had one finger that was horribly bitten..she literally had no nail and an enormous bulb of skin (like 3/4 of an inch) before any nail. How should I have gone about doing it?
If you apply well tips to nail biters, is it ok to file the well down so it's not so deep and doesn't cover half the nail?

This is what you should be doing. Reduce the contact area as much as possible so that the largest possible area of natural nail is in contact with the acrylic. This will make the enhancement stronger. hth.

 

[Enhanced-Barbie]

For those who use young nails, do you do custom blends? I love their products, but they don't have a lot of powders to choose from...so how would you go about it? Can you just use CND powders for this?

At the risk of sounding horrible, but have you had any training? I would have thought that if you have trained with CND and YN that most of this stuff would have been covered in at least one of your training courses?

Young Nails do have powders which you can custom blend for nail bed extension, I haven't purchased them yet so can't comment, but I believe the ones you are after are Blushing Girl and Sissy Salmon from the Pastel range.

 

[sparklybits]

At the risk of sounding horrible, but have you had any training? I would have thought that if you have trained with CND and YN that most of this stuff would have been covered in at least one of your training courses?

Young Nails do have powders which you can custom blend for nail bed extension, I haven't purchased them yet so can't comment, but I believe the ones you are after are Blushing Girl and Sissy Salmon from the Pastel range.

Hi Riss

As Barbie has said the best to colours I use at the moment are blushing girl and sissy salmon which are in the pastels range.

I usually mix these 2 colours with my frosted pink to create a custom blend for clients.

I have just sent you a pm honey on this one but if you need any further help I am here for you.

 

[sparklybits]

So Ladies I dont understand why this thread has been moved from the Nail geek and placed here???????

 

[Cathie!]

It's in the nail section lol!

 

[Enhanced-Barbie]

So Ladies I dont understand why this thread has been moved from the Nail geek and placed here???????

For some reason there seems to be 2 threads coming out with the same messages posted in it, one in nail geek and one not.

Im presuming that the threads moved from nail geek from this user is because there has been quite a few with all the same questions, they are probably just trying to keep it tidy :hug:

 

[sparklybits]

For some reason there seems to be 2 threads coming out with the same messages posted in it, one in nail geek and one not.

Im presuming that the threads moved from nail geek from this user is because there has been quite a few with all the same questions, they are probably just trying to keep it tidy :hug:

Yep honey I have just realised this ooops:zzz: must have been sleeping on the job

 

[abicrunch]

Hi
My nails are bitten and I wish I had long nail beds so I extend my nail bed. I put on a tip, do the white tip first with white powder far down at the free edge leaving a big enough gap that would look like an extended nail bed, make my own smile line where ever I want it, then I use CND opaque powders, match up colour depending on skin colour, i tend to use the neutral one which is middle colour. I Then place opaque powder in zone 2 and 3 and this will give you an extended nail bed. My nails always look great and they look like I have very long nail beds, no one gets to see what is underneath. Hope that this helps. Abi

 

[jussy]

At the risk of sounding horrible, but have you had any training? I would have thought that if you have trained with CND and YN that most of this stuff would have been covered in at least one of your training courses?

Young Nails do have powders which you can custom blend for nail bed extension, I haven't purchased them yet so can't comment, but I believe the ones you are after are Blushing Girl and Sissy Salmon from the Pastel range.

Its a little unfair to presume that this would be covered in FOUNDATION training courses as its a specialised subject which takes more knowledge. Firstly, extending the nail plate is what you do if you want to give the illusion of a longer nail bed. Its perfect for anyone but ideal for nail biters when you use the perfect powder in any of the opaque range that cnd or yn offer. If tipping, use the correct tip for the nail shape, (that is covered in foundation courses with cnd, then place your white L&P further towards the edge of the tip then fill in the rest with the opaque powder of choice. personally I like flawless pink (CND) with a little twighlight and a hint of clear to give a more natural look. If tipping, remove as much of the contact area & PRE BLEND to minimise blending when placed onto nail bed.
If you can sculpt however then do try this method instead- as its soooo much easier!! sculpting takes a lot more practice but youll be glad you did but it isnt tought in foundation courses. remember though, the nail biter comes under problem nail client so should be checked weekly for the first 6 weeks so, you might want to reduce your price for a full set as youll make up the difference on replacements in the first few weeks!! more hassle but so much more worth it when you get a greaqt reputation for helping the cannibles in your area!!! have a look at Creative Illusions courses- well worth going!