Nail ServicesQuestion 44 of 100
How is a nail form used?
a.It is glued on top of the nail plate and then filed thin
b.It replaces the base coat underneath the polish
c.It is placed over the base of the nail to shield the skin while filing
d.It is fitted snugly under the free edge so the technician can sculpt an extension without a tip
Explanation
A form slides under the free edge and follows the natural curve of the finger, giving the technician a temporary platform on which to build a sculpted extension, then it is peeled away. It is not glued to the plate, since that is a tip. It has nothing to do with polish and it is not a skin shield.
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