Pinching tips?

[Mally101]

Do you guys do this for a more narrowed look when applying acrylic nails with tips ?

 

[mrslamps]

I just use pre pinched tips but if you sculpt then yes gives a nice C curve [emoji108]

 

[Mally101]

Thanks

 

[MissJulesBeauty]

I watched a vid the other day where the tech just pinched the tip whilst it was adhered to the nail plate. X

 

[Mally101]

Nice! That sounds effective

 

[Cindy2021]

I sometimes pinch tips but don’t find it necessary for sculptured nails as the forms are cut and tailored to fit perfectly

 

[NZNailz]

I always sculpt, and always pinch. You'd be amazed at what a difference pinching can make to the overall look and structure. It really does create a super natural looking, slender nail and adds strength by deepening the c-curve. You don't always have to use a pinching tool either. You can use your own thumb nails. There is a specific point in time when pinching should be done if you are doing it to fresh acrylic and always of course best to sit down with your educator to have a quick session re pinching because if done incorrectly, can also cause damage

 

[BobSweden]

Alternatively, you can work with a gel that doesn't require pinching - where you can create up to a 50% c-curve on the form, cure with no visible reduction in c-curve.