Nail ServicesQuestion 43 of 100
How much of the natural nail plate should a plastic nail tip cover?
a.No more than one-third of the natural nail plate
b.About one-half of the plate
c.About two-thirds of the plate, for extra holding power
d.The entire plate, so the tip cannot pop off
Explanation
The contact area of a tip is limited to no more than one-third of the natural nail so the plate can still flex and grow normally. Covering half, two-thirds or the whole plate seals in moisture, blocks the nail from bending with the finger and makes lifting and damage more likely. Holding power comes from a well-fitted tip and the overlay product, not from covering more nail.
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