Question about pinching c curves

[louiser]

Hi everyone,

I went on the HD conversion with Ez flow yesterday. I loved it!

I learnt so much in the one day and would love to book more courses with them.

I learnt about pinching the C curve which I thought looks great. We were taught about how when pinching when a tip is used it can spring out again so a more definate curve is gained when sculpting.

I was just wondering, when you come to rebalance would you still pinch as normal?

Thank you xx

 

[gemma lambert]

it all depends on how thin you file the nail, and how flexable the product are, have a go see how you get on.
gem xx

 

[louiser]

Thank you for your help, I'll keep at it and have a go xx

 

[Lou-Lorena]

Yes if you file down about 80-85% of the old product then you will be able to pinch a C-Curve, But remember to pinch the entire body of the nail aswell as the free edge .
You can also pinch EzFlow french tips and acrylic as they are very thin and flexible....
The most atractive nail is one with a c-curve added........Good Luck

 

[fiona wallace]

I didn't think techs still did this. IMO it is very bad for the natural nail and will cause onycholysis and/or pain.

It is akin to applying the wrong shape and/or size of tip which will pull or push the nail out of it's normal, natural shape. Ouch!

 

[sparklybits]

it all depends on how thin you file the nail, and how flexable the product are, have a go see how you get on.
gem xx

I'm with you here Gemma.

It depends on how thin you file the nail down and How flexable the product. The only thing I would add is I never pinch with tips as this can cause them to be ill -fitted which can lead to other problems.

I Do however use this method of pinching when I sculpt clients nails although it is Important to have the form fitted correctly so that when you pinch you only need to enhance the C curve that you have already created through sculpting