Sidewall 'clamp' ??????

[Miss Pink23]

I was reading through a tutorial a while ago and came across a term that I am not really that familiar with-although kind of undestand.
The term sidewall 'clamp' was mentioned in reference to remembering not to file it away when finishing, so as to not loose the seal between sidewall acrylic and nail.
Please could somebody shed some light onto exactly what is meant by this 'sidewall clamp'??
Thanks

 

[Miss Pink23]

Please could someone advise me on this one.
Thanks

 

[naturalnails]

Which tutorial were you reading. I have never come across this term. Maybe it just means to make sure the product is flush at the sides with no ridges.

 

[Miss Pink23]

It was geegs tutorial 'Forever French Rebalance' .
Quote; 'When applying the new smile line ... you only need a very small amount of product (it is going to sit on top of old product so work with a much smaller bead here so the nail does not look chunky when you come to add the zone 2 bead), then just smooth the new product into the existing old white product. You‘re not trying to cover the whole of zone 1 again; there’s no need, because it’s still white. Of course you must do your usual check to make sure the sides of zone 1 are firmly ‘clamped’ to the natural nail that is growing out underneath. This will ensure no curling away of the natural nail from the tip area. Make sure you do not file away the 'clamp' when finishing off.
Thanks

 

[geeg]

What it refers to is making sure at each rebalance appointment, that you run a little L&P or gel or resin down the sides of zone 1 so that the natural nail beneath is encapsulated or clamped or gripped (whatever you want to call it) so that it won't start to curl away form the overlay.

Most techs remove the 'clamp' when preparing to rebalance and then forget to replace it. It is one of those meticulous things that you have to remember to do if you want long lasting rebalances. If they are not long lasting you are going to loose clients.