Many clamps come with an elastic band which can be tightened. Clamps and clips come in a clear or coloured plastic or metal. If you experience problems with the clips staying in place when working on gel, attach a thin layer of tape or material plaster to grip. C Curve sticks are great if consistency is an issue as it ensures that all the C-curves are the same. They come in different sizes and it is important to match up the right size to the lateral side walls of the natural nail.
C-curve sticks can be used in several ways: to mould your form around prior to fitting or to hold under your form when pinching with tweezers, clips or clamps to give a perfectly symmetrical curve without the worry of over pinching. I rarely pinch nails in the salon, as I can achieve a deep C-curve and different shapes, including extreme shapes with form fitting itself.
For more tips on this read my previous Scratch blog on form fitting. Pinching at the right time is absolutely paramount, which is often why it can be considered an advanced technique. If you pinch too soon, then you will dent the product, causing weakness to your lateral sidewalls and if you pinch too late, it will have no effect and not to mention, cause discomfort to your client.
To pinch or not? Katie Barnes on nail enhancements. Familiarising yourself with the tools There is an array of different tools and gadgets in all sorts of shapes and sizes out there to pinch nail enhancements from just your fingers, to clamps and C-curve sticks.
Pinching clamps and clips Pinching clamps often have an adjustable strength and pressure so you can control how deep a curve you want to achieve.
C-curve sticks C Curve sticks are great if consistency is an issue as it ensures that all the C-curves are the same. Leely Well-Known Member. I have been shown this on my acrylic course with nail harmony. I've never seen pinching or the c curve rods before, I had another student apply a few acrylic nails on me then use the c curve rod after she had sculpted the nail. I took them off later that night as they felt really tight and sore. I then found out from my tutor she used the wrong size.
Joined Jun 19, Messages Reaction score 2 Location birmingham. I now perfer the pinching tool i mean talk about daffy duck nails. ShannonU Well-Known Member. ShannonU said:. That also comes down to technique. I don't need a pinching tool to not have flared nails nor do I need it for c curve. Make sure your filing techniques are solid. File with your elbow tucked in to your side to achieve straight side walls and bevel on top of the nail towards the free edge for a nice smooth strong apex.
This is exactly my thought I just dont see it as a necessary skill on a practical level and dont understand why people are prepared to potentially compromise the health of the natural nail in order to acheive a look that can be acheived in other ways that dont damage the natural nail.
You can also pinch the free-edge without pinching the nail itself which will create the "C" curve , when building your sculptured nail slightly flare the free-edge, when half set, pinch gently, the flares then come down to create the c-curve, then with correct filing you will get the desired result without placing any pressure on the nailplate. Fluffle Well-Known Member.
I have used a pinching tool on myself for a few years. It doesnt hurt if using it correctly. I dont have a problem with creating the proper shape. I pinch when I use tips or sculpting. I supose its one of them things when someone likes something and someone else doesnt. Joined Mar 26, Messages Reaction score 10 Location scotland.
I like to pinch nails for competition look or for stiletto- when I work for magazine publications or adverts. On clients it is rare but it hapen if I do sculpt like a one nail and rest of them are natural with deep c curve so they match I pinch extension.
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