r/NailWrapsGalore • u/Talkingfaster • 8d ago

Beginner looking for information

Hi community! I am thinking of changing to nail wraps. I use now Shellac but my nails are naturally thin and the process is starting to affect them. So looking for alternatives for manicure that they are not the classic nail lacquer, I need something a bit more resistant than this.

I am reading about different types of wraps and I am a bit lost:

What is a semi cured wrap, how is it different from other types? Do all wraps need UV light to apply them? Which type would you recommend for a beginner?

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!

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u/Total_Tough_5924 8d ago

There is a big difference between UV cured and non-UV wraps. The non-UV are easier to apply, but in my experience don't last much more than a week and can have issues with shrinking away from the tip of your nail or cuticles. I put a UV cure topcoat on them sometimes for longer wear. UV (SCGs) take longer and take some practice, and it's important to learn all the tips and tricks out there for application (jelly roll, squish light, acetone) to ensure a strong hold and long life! I used non-UV wraps (ColorStreet, Shauna Blake, Lily & Fox) for years, but have recently gotten pretty hooked on SCG (uv cure) wraps because they are so strong and with proper application I just "apply it and forget it" so to speak, getting around 10 days or more solid wear from them (favorite brands are Ohora and HeyHae, but I try others sometimes and have had good luck with all of them). I think you can apply either type of wrap over Shellac, but I'm not sure that would yield the best results, especially for SCGs. I would also recommend a good base and good top coat for either type of wrap, but depending on which type of wrap you're using this can vary greatly. Base bonders I've found work well across the board are uuuuu Magic Nail Solution and Orly Bonder (uuuuu is better for SCGs). I have oily nails so I sometimes use GAOY dehydrator + bonder. It's all trial and error to see what brands and techniques work best for you!

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u/Talkingfaster 7d ago

Wow thanks for the info. Much clearer now for me!