~Sculpted Vs. Natural~
Do you want your mani to look fresh from a day at the salon? Or would you like a modern, natural vibe? This guide will help you make that choice.
How to choose which is best for your press on nails
~Jennifer
Sculpted
Sculpted* nails are available as Talons Nail Art press ons. After your size and style is chosen, a sculpted layer of builder gel or hard gel is added to the surface of the press on nail to give the look of salon acrylic nails.
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PROS:
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Firmer and stronger press on nails
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Reusable with hard storage case
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Professional structure with apex for balance and strength
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Won't break with proper care
CONS:
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Thicker at the base of the nail​
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Very flat nail beds may need to use an extra tab or solid glue​-see application page
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​Less flexible​
Sculpted
Natural
Natural
Talons Nail Art press ons are available in a natural style as well. Gel or Acrylic pre-formed nails are coated with a very thin overlay for strength and then painted and embellished with layers of gel paints. A beautiful choice for a girl that wants a step up from ordinary nails!
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PROS:
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Similar style to your natural nails​
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Thinner and more flexible press ons
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More natural looking
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Durable
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Reusable with hard storage case​
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CONS:​
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None that I can think of. Lol.
Salon sculpted vs. natural nail explained
Traditionally, sculpted nails from a nail salon are created with acrylic or gel by using a form for structure over your natural nail surface. The form is removed after the nail is created. There is an architecture to the sculpted nail that makes it balanced with a specific structure. Sculpted nails have a more pronounced apex and a sharper "C" curve at the tip. Whereas, natural nail styles come premade in a specific shape and are made of gel, plastic or acrylic (I only use soft gel or acrylic nail bases). Natural nails tend to be flatter and can be molded to the shape of your fingernail more easily.
*For the purposes of this press on nail information, I am discussing natural nail styles that have the look of a sculptured nail or the look of a natural nail. All nails are made with a natural style nail base. Contact me with any questions you may have. Comments are welcome as well.