Shiny, curved and reinforced nails, without using fake nails? This is the promise of nail sheathing, also known as the kapping. A technique of nail strengthening increasingly popular with aficionados long-lasting manicures and curved renderings. But how exactly does this sheath work? What are its advantages and disadvantages? And are there more natural alternatives to enhance your nails? Follow the guide: we explain everything.
To be retained :
- The sheathing covers natural nails with a thick semi-permanent gel or base.
- Objective: to strengthen, protect and enhance nails without adding length.
- Suitable for soft, brittle or striated nails.
- Final effect: mirror shine and natural sill.
- Made in an institute, it requires a precise protocol and removal at the sander or acetone.
The sheathing: for strong and shiny nails on demand
What's the nail sheath?
Nail sheathing, or kapping, is a technique specialized in nail strengthening which consists of cover with natural gel nail or a more thick semi-permanent base, for the purpose of form an invisible and protective shell that strengthens and makes it more shiny. This gel, often enriched with fortification assets like keratin from plant origin, wrapping løongle to make it more resistant and help grow in good conditions. This method, carried out by a nail prothesist, recalls the installation of gel nails, but unlike the latter, it does not bring no additional length : she is content with sublimate and consolidate the existing form.
The sheathing is particularly recommended if your natural nails are weakened as is the case with:
- of the soft nails who bow to the slightest shock,
- brittle nails that split,
- of the nails, striated I'm not sure how bright it is.
Nail sheathing can then be an interesting temporary solution to find a smooth, uniform and neat appearance. The final rendering is very natural, with a mirror shine and the famous curved effect that we love!
A natural nail, sublimated and reinforced: it is all art of sheathing.
How to coat your nails?
Nail sheathing follows a very precise protocol, similar to that of gel laying.
- It all starts with a nail prep careful: natural nail is cleaned, disinfected, cuticles are pushed back and the surface is delicately polished to ensure perfect grip.
- The Commission has therefore decided to grant the following aid: two base coats (UV gel, semi-permanent varnish or acrylic resin). Generally, the nail prosthetist will lay a first thin layer before applying a second, thicker layer, thus providing additional protection while bringing back a little bit of slenderness and resistance.
- Finally, the catalysis under UV lamp allows to freeze the material and give all its resistance to the protective shell. At this point, you can choose between keeping a nude glossy effect or add a colour or an art nail (French manicure, polka dots, etc.), to customize it as you wish.
And for an impeccable result in time, it is recommended to perform a fill every three to six weeks, depending on the speed of regrowth of your nails. This appointment allows you to fill the space formed between the base of natural nail and the gel layer, while offering you the opportunity to change color or style according to your desires!
Prepare her nails before protecting them with a sheathing gel.
Strengths and weaknesses of nail sheathing
The most
He acts like a protective shield. : The sheath protects the nails from external shocks and aggressions. It's an ideal technique if your natural nails tend to damage quickly, especially when you contact water or household products.
The rendering is very natural : as there is no extension, l'ongle retains its shape but gains in gall and shine. So it's a great alternative to the use of capsules or fake nails.
The perfect The sheathing provides a uniform surface that hides imperfections and allows you to easily pose a color or make an art nail over it.
Plant-based assets : quality sheathing bases are enriched with plant-derived active ingredients, such as vegetable keratin, which provide an additional boost to soft or fragile nails.
The least
Composition of the products used : depending on their origin, UV gels and semi-permanent varnishes do not always comply with the regulations in force and may contain ingredients potentially at risk for human health, especially when they come from countries outside the European Union.
A deposit that can weaken nails: If it is badly performed - with too intense sanding, mechanical scraping or excessive use of d-acetone - it can weaken an already sensitive nail. In this case, it is preferable to observe a rest period between two sheaths.
Time and money : the laying as deposit is done in institute, which means that it must be spent a certain time and a significant financial investment over the duration.
To summarize :
- Protects nails from shocks and attacks while strengthening their structure.
- Offers a natural look with a curved and shiny, ideal for nil art or colour.
- The bases enriched in plant active substances stimulate the health of the nail.
- The poorly performed deposit may be fragile nails.
- Requires time and budget In the case of a company, certain products may be at risk depending on their origin.
How can you protect and strengthen your nails without damaging them?
You will understand, sheathing can be a one-off solution to improve the strength of fragile nails. But it is not always adapted to everyday life, especially if you are looking for a more respectful and easy to achieve routine at home. The good news? There are bio-based alternatives to obtain natural nails stronger and brighter, without going through UV gels. Yes! We have also designed expert care designed to meet the specific needs of each type of nail. Rather than cover the nail, they act on the surface and in depth, in terms of its natural structure, to help it regain strength and shine.
An expert treatment for soft or damaged nails
If your nails lack resistance, a two-week cure can transform their appearance.
Here's how to do it:
- Week 1 : apply the curing treatment Keratine Booster3 times a day on bare nails allowing drying until the substance is fully absorbed. Its formula concentrates in vegetable keratin, silicon and biotin, stimulates the production of keratin and redensifies the plate. Complete with a few drops of lGreen oil1 to 2 times a day, massage on bare nails and contours to nourish and soften.
- Week 2 : place a layer of Fortifying base on your bare nails every other day (up to 3 times in the week), without removing the first layers - and yes, that's what's good: they can superimposed! In parallel, apply l by massaging the nail and its contour until oil has been absorbed.
And here we are: a simple nail maintenance routine that promotes their growth while helping them to become visibly stronger, smoother and less brittle.
2-in-1 varnish treatments for the most pressing
If you don't have time to complete a full course of treatment, our varnish care Active™ offer a Express solution. With Active Shine, you're coming strengthen, harden and sublimate your nails by offering them a beautiful highlighter shine. Active Bright is a brightening glittering varnish that strengthens and illuminates natural nails. As regards Active Plump, it hydrated, slender and repulped instantly your nails for an irresistible glossy volume effect. These bio-sourced and vegan varnishes pose in one gesture, without base coat or top coat, and dry in the open air, without UV lamp or binding protocol. They just as easily withdraw with a soft solvent. Perfect alternatives if you are looking for a simple, efficient and sustainable routine, avoiding the constraints of sheathing in the institute.
To summarize :
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Bio-based treatments help strengthen and enhance nails.
Examples:- Keratine Booster + Green oil + Fortifying base → strengthens and redensifies The plate.
- Active™ nail care polishes → Feed, hydrated and beautify in one gesture, without UV lamp.
- Advantage : simple, fast, economical and nail-friendly routine.
- Ideal to avoid time, budget and delicate deposit The sheathing in the institute.
In short, nail sheathing is an interesting solution for soft and fragile nails, which seduces by its protective effect and glossy rendering. However, it requires time, budget and a delicate deposit. There are other alternatives to strengthen, smooth and illuminate nails: gentle and effective nail care routines, to do yourself using vegan and bio-sourced products. It's up to you to choose according to your needs and desires!
