Tip Sizing

[cantrelax]

This is really getting me down. What is the best way to size a tip? When I take out a tip to size it I usually start with tips that are too big, so I go for the next size down (as suggested by geeg). They seem to fit the side walls nicely and follow the natural c curve of the natural nail etc. However, once I have removed the contact area and place the tip to the natural nail just to have another check, the tip seems too wide?! Any tips?? HEHEHE....Pun intended.

 

[Tigger]

Some times when you file or cut the tips it spreads the contact area a little but it is still the correct size. Just file the corners to fit then apply.

General guide lines for sizing
Thumb - 123
Index and ring finger - 567
Middle finger - 456 or one size down from the ring finger
Pinki - 8910

Hope this helps

Creatively'

Diane

 

[cantrelax]

Thanks Diane. xxx

 

[Buggy]

you might be tipping the tip up too much when putting it on, and therefore flattening out the contact area too much.

 

[cantrelax]

you might be tipping the tip up too much when putting it on, and therefore flattening out the contact area too much.

Hi Tone, I'm a bit slow. When you say "tipping up", do you mean pressing the tip flat against the nail plate?

 

[Buggy]

i can't explain it in writing but i can tell you. pm me your number.