How To Build Apex On Acrylic Nails

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How to build apex on acrylic nails. Hi guys In one of our recent videos JJ asked about the apex and what it was. Straight down from apex towards the free edge. ApexStress Area The apex is the thickest point of a nail enhancement which should be placed where the nail would break if it were firmly hit head on.

Upper arch anglestraight down from apex towards the free edge. If necessary file the unwanted product thickness to the desired final overall look. Medium Round Soft Gel Tip to Almond Shape.

Remove the shine and prep the nail carefully removing any dead tissue and contaminates. Here Gina Silvestro of Gel Essentialz in Cranston RI demonstrates how to make a symmetrical apex using gel for a standard pink-and-white look. HOW TO SHAPE NAILS httpsyoutubeVxaCUTITE1k Brush.

For longer extensions move the apex forward slightly toward the tip to add extra strength. Russian almond edge gothic almond Apex placement. Float in the body of the nail with the builder gel of your choice and turn the hand upside down says Greg Salo president of Young Nails.

July 26 2021 by admin 0 Comments. Use a larger bead in zone two and press lightly from side to side leaving the center relatively high. But if youre concerned about your dip nails ending up on the thick side you can also do a partial apex.

¾ of the way up the nail extending almost all the way to the sides. Use smaller more controlled beads when applying product. Taking it back to the basics for all my beginner techs.