Pipe - which has gained wide popularity. By using beautiful hands we gain self-confidence, and through the shape of the nail we can convey our mood and character, and emphasize our individuality. This is one of a wide list of various forms of manicure, which is harmoniously suitable for both a wedding celebration and everyday life.
After all, the pipe shape is suitable for any type of fingers. Even chubby fingers will look visually slimmer thanks to it. Such an interesting name comes from the English word, which translated means “tube”. But if you look closely, it really reminds us of a “tube”. This style comes from a combination of two shapes: almond and square. The uniqueness of the pipe is its smooth parallel edges and a clear bend that runs through the middle of the nail plate and gives additional rigidity. The edge of the nail can be made oval, rectangular, square; a beveled sharp edge looks unusual.
But you won’t be able to achieve such a long and pronounced shape on a natural nail. But it is very convenient to extend the pipe using acrylic or gel polish. In addition to its great length, you will have a wide field for creating beautiful paintings. Nail designs can depend on your imagination, but in most cases they are floral and abstract swirls. The shape of such nails must be perfectly symmetrical, which is difficult to do at home, so it is better to trust professional stylists.
Pipe manicure technology
Pipe nails have gained wide versatility thanks to the use of several shapes: square and oval with an arch beveled on one side at an angle of 45°. With this shape, the nails should be long, otherwise they will not look so impressive. The desired look is achieved using acrylic paste or gel. At this moment, the entire width of the future nail is drawn out; its strength depends on the width. While the acrylic hardens, the artist gently squeezes the sides of the nail. If you do not compress, the nail will remain trapezoidal. After final hardening, a nail file is applied perfect shape, roughness is eliminated.
The word pipe comes from America, translated from in English means tube. Indeed, if you look at the “pipe” shape in cross-section, it will remind you of a straw.
This form of nails has not gone out of fashion for many years; it is suitable for everyday life, for working in the office, for going out and just to please yourself or surprise others with jewelry-made nails.
Also, the “pipe” nail shape is very popular among young and adult women; it is actively used by manicurists for design, as well as one of the main styles in nail aesthetics competitions.
For which nails is the pipe shape suitable?
The “pipe” style looks great on all shapes of the nail plate; the stylish “pipe” is especially suitable for women with short fingers. This type of nail extension visually lengthens your fingers, makes them very elegant and fashionable, you will definitely be noticed and complimented on your well-groomed hands.
The basis for creating the “pipe” style was taken from two shapes: almond-shaped and square.
Important rules in shaping the pipe shape
The pipe shape is quite complex in its “architecture”; to create it you need to follow clear rules:
- The pipe form is not performed on tips;
- Correct installation of the substrate (the substrate should not look very down or very high up);
- Follow the technique of washing down stress areas;
- Shape the arch in a timely manner; the bend of the arch should be at least 50% (of the full circle);
- In time, clamp the stress area in the free edge of the nail;
- Correctly attaching the highest point of the artificial nail (apex). At this point, a thickness is formed that, under load, will protect the nail from cracks and prevent it from breaking. It is in the stress zone that the apex is modeled;
- Accurately file down the sides of the nail (they must be perfectly parallel).
Step-by-step extension of the pipe shape
- Prepare your work area. It should be spacious, it should fit all working tools, additional lighting (desk lamp) and a UV lamp. The workplace should be comfortable for you and for the girl for whom you will be extending pipe nails. The growth process is not fast. Therefore, nothing should bother you.
- Before extensions, always disinfect tools and hands, and also wipe the work surface from dust and used materials.
- File the natural nail so that the base (template) fits well under it.
- Degrease the natural nail with primer or bonder.
- Take the template and place it under the free edge of the nail, secure it in a cone shape and apply the gel base (base) to it. Give the length and width of the nail shape. Dry in the lamp for 1-2 minutes (it all depends on the power of your lamp).
- Apply the modeling gel, while drying in the lamp, clamp the free edge in the stress area with special tweezers to create a bend (C-bend). Dry it.
- Remove the template and adhesive layer. File down the sides. The angle of the cut is 45 degrees (hold the nail file at this angle).
- File and polish the artificial nail. Remove excess gel from it, and also remove dust with a brush. Then apply the “finish” gel and dry it in a lamp.
- Remove the sticky layer. The “pipe” shape is ready.
Advantages of the pipe shape
The big plus is that its free edge can be shaped in different ways. It can be square, almond-shaped, beveled or round.
This type of extension does not go out of fashion; every year it is supplemented with new design techniques and hand painting. The classic French jacket and natural pink finish look perfect on her.
Possible disadvantages
With proper extension, it has no disadvantages. But if the extension process is not carried out professionally, this form can break and cause a lot of inconvenience to its owner (including injury). Also, it is worth including the harmfulness of materials, gel and acrylic. Even modern technologies in the development of materials for extensions, they do not allow the natural nail plate to “breathe”. Each extension is a little stress for nails, even if it is done perfectly. Be that as it may, artificial materials contain chemical additives and make them heavier. nail plate.
Pipe shape nail design
painting
The “pipe” shape is a real find for craftsmen. After all, it allows you to create real artistic masterpieces. There are many types of nail painting. Among them, Chinese painting is especially popular: gorgeous flowers, incredible effects, animals, delicate undertones turning into wonderful bouquets, and this is just a little of what the Chinese painting technique can create on “pipe” shaped nails.
French on pipe form
But on this form, French manicure can be performed in different options and color variations.
“Crystal French” looks incredible
This is an extension technique where the free edge of the nail remains transparent and is covered with glitter. Which creates the crystal effect. This design can be complemented with delicate painting or beautiful stones. The only disadvantage of the crystal jacket on the “pipe” form is that during repeated correction, the gel is completely removed from the natural nail and re-built.
Aquarium design
Aquarium design - a three-dimensional effect using an illusory gel, as if all the parts of the design are under glass: beads, pebbles, dried flowers, sequins, mica, foil, etc.
Abstract art nail design on pipe form
A win-win design on artificial nails, it gives a very large choice for flights of fancy, it can be any geometric figures, symbols, abstract patterns and clear lines. All this can be done in any colors and shades. It all depends on your mood and style.
The art of nail design, which emerged not so long ago, continues to develop rapidly and captivate lovers of extended nails with new ideas. The interesting thing is that popularity gel or acrylic nail extensions is still at a high level, despite the fashionable “naturalism”. Still, many representatives of the fair sex like the spectacular appearance of artificial marigolds, as well as their practicality.
Translated from English the word Pipe has several meanings, the closest of which is tube. Indeed, the fashionable one looks a little like a spherical tube, or rather, like its half - when viewed from the side. From above, these nails look very elegant and stylish.
Features of the Pipe nail shape
Popular this season, Pipe nails were formed by combining the famous classic nail shapes - almond and square. A special feature of Pipe-shaped nails are the strictly parallel, even side edges of the nail plate.
The free edge of the nail can be shaped into an oval, rectangle or square; beveled sharp edges also look interesting.
The central line of the nail plate serves as a kind of stiffening rib, since the nail itself is slightly bent inward. This effect is not easy to achieve, so pipe shaped nail extensions It is better to entrust it to a qualified and experienced specialist. The shape of such nails should be perfectly symmetrical and correct, then the visual effect of lengthening the fingers will appear.
Pipe nails look so perfect that they don’t require any additional decorations, you can simply apply a beautiful shade of nail polish and get a beautiful and stylish manicure. However, beautiful jewelry will complement your look and will not be superfluous.
The elegant Pipe nail shape fits perfectly into trends fashionable manicure 2011, since it is perfect for both the classic “French” and the inverted “lunar” version. As is known - French manicure in all its forms is especially popular this year. Also, Pipe nails good for wedding manicure, the artistic painting looks beautiful on them.
Nail extension Pipe form
The trendy Pipe nail shape is modeled using special forms; such extensions cannot be done using tips. The mold is placed on the finger and secured, the length is chosen as desired.
The material used for pipe-shaped nail extensions is acrylic paste, applied in the form of small balls to the form and distributed over the entire nail plate. At this stage, it is important to give the acrylic the correct shape by making a slight influx along the central longitudinal line of the nail.
While the acrylic polymerizes (hardens), the artist must gently squeeze the sides of the nail, which will give the nails the desired “tube” shape. If compression is not done, the shape of the nail will remain trapezoidal.
After the final hardening of the extension material, the nails are filed to give a perfectly even shape and eliminate roughness.
Now all that remains is to polish the nail plate, and - fashionable Pipe nail shape ready! The choice of decorative coating depends on personal wishes, and you can always read about fashion trends in manicure on the pages of our website.
Pipe manicure is loved by many ladies and for good reason, because well-groomed hands and nails are an important component of the image of a successful woman. New fashion trends appear, women are constantly looking for something new and unusual. Pipe nails at one time became an interesting solution, and for clarity, the photo shows an example of this form of nails.
Relevance of pipe nail shape
Pipe extension is a current choice from many options. Although the natural look of marigolds is now popular, or is not losing ground. Eccentric but elegant, this manicure will look appropriate in an office with formal clothes, or in a restaurant with evening wear.
What does "pipe" mean? Pipe is an English word that is translated into Russian as “pipe”. The marigolds resemble tubes in cross-section when you look at them from the free edge. The pipe nail shape is a fusion of two classic ones - and.
Advantages and disadvantages of pipe manicure
Pipe nails are loved by many women for their undeniable advantages.
- The pipe shape is very practical and convenient in everyday life, of course, if you are not a housewife and do not care for small children.
- Thanks to the C-shaped bend and the presence of a stiffening rib, the nails become durable and do not break.
- Pipe extensions are suitable for any nails, they will give them an elegant and sophisticated look, and fingers with such a manicure will visually lengthen.
- Manicure looks great and medium length nail plate.
The disadvantages include:
- Difficulty in correction, since it is difficult to maintain the ideal configuration of the nail arch.
- The damage that artificial materials cause to nails, although at the current level of the nail industry, it is reduced to a minimum.
Pipe nails at home
Features of pipe extension
A pipe manicure is performed in compliance with all standard rules and conditions for modeling an artificial nail plate. However, pipe also has some special features:
- The nail arch should have a bend of 50% of the circumference, this is how the appearance of the tube is achieved.
- Tips are not used for extensions.
- The sides of the nail should be clearly parallel to each other.
- The angle between the file and the side edges when creating the edge shape should be about 45 degrees.
Otherwise, pipe nail extensions are done like other types of extensions.
Step-by-step technique for creating pipe extensions
It is quite difficult to do extensions on your own at home. This will require special materials, tools and equipment. Still, you can do such a manicure for yourself if you have experience and dexterity, without rushing anywhere. Here is a short guide showing step by step creation forms.
- The natural nail plate is carefully prepared - disinfected, filed, degreased, and cuticles and hangnails are removed.
- The lower stencil form is installed and secured to the finger.
- A base layer is applied - gel or acrylic.
- Then it begins, using a brush to carefully “sculpt” the shape.
- After each step, the nail is dried step by step in a UV lamp if we are talking about gel extensions (2 minutes for complete hardening and 30 seconds for easy hardening with the possibility of shape correction).
- During the polymerization process, the material, while it is still sufficiently plastic, is given the desired pipe shape by clamping it from the sides with forceps.
- Next, the side edges are filed, the shape of the free edge is perfected, and the entire surface of the nail is polished.
- Then - applying the base coat and creating the design.
Design to suit pipe nail shape
Pipe nail design can be anything.
- The classic white jacket and its color variations look great.
- You can create “crystal” or, these types of nail art will favorably emphasize the graceful shape of the nails.
- Extended pipe nails are an excellent platform for painting, be it Chinese painting, Gzhel, or an ultra-modern abstract pattern. In the photo you can see design options.
The pipe nail shape pleases the eye with the perfection of geometric shapes and lines, looks incomparable and decorates any hands. It is ideal for ladies who want to keep up with the times, but at the same time value convenience and comfort.
Video: Step-by-step Pipe nail extension using gel
The Pipe shape comes from a combination of two classic shapes – square and almond. A characteristic feature of this particular type of nails is their tube shape, which is where their name actually comes from. The lateral edges of the nail plate are strictly parallel, and the free edge is beveled on both sides at an angle of 45°.
Today, this form is quite in demand, but, unfortunately, there are not many masters who are fluent in this technology. This may be due to the fact that this form has appeared quite recently, but most likely this is due to the difficulty of performing such nails. Pipe is a perfectly smooth edge of the nail plate with a clear bend in the middle of the nail, which gives additional rigidity and strength. It is necessary to correctly model the clamp and correctly file the artificial nail - which only professionals who have undergone certain training and have considerable experience can do.
The artificial nail plate Pipe is formed using both acrylic and gel. Moreover, initially there was an opinion that such nails could not be formed using gel technology and Pipe were exclusively acrylic. But the development of the nail industry does not stand still, and today many gel systems have appeared that meet the requirements of plasticity and strength for the formation of Pipe-forms.
Before shaping with acrylic, natural nails are first prepared for the procedure: they are disinfected, degreased, filed, a primer is applied, and, if necessary, a fresher is applied. After this, a disposable form rolled into a “cone” is placed under the nail. On a brush dipped in monomer, take the required amount of acrylic powder in the form of a ball, and distribute it evenly over the shape, not forgetting to build the structure of the nail, and clamp the side edges with special tweezers. Let the acrylic dry. After this, the form is carefully removed and, using an 80/100 grit nail file, the frozen nails are carefully shaped, not forgetting about the strict parallelism of the side edges and the upper bevel of the corners. Then the finished nail plate is polished to a shine or decorated to your liking.
For gel nail extensions, the nails are prepared for the procedure in the same standard way: disinfection, filing, primer or bonder, after which a cone-shaped shape is placed, and a layer of base gel is applied to it, which is polymerized in a UV lamp for 1 to 2 minutes. When applying a modeling layer of gel before immersion in the lamp, the nails are clamped with tweezers until the desired bend of the side edges is obtained, polymerized for 1 minute, the mold is removed, a special clamp is placed to shape the tube, and hands are lowered into the lamp for 2 minutes to completely polymerize the material. After this, the sticky layer is removed, the nails are carefully filed, degreased and a finishing gel is applied, which also hardens in a UV lamp.
The methods for making classic nails in the shape of a Pipe are described above, but on these nails a French jacket, both classic white and colored decorative, will look ideal. This can be achieved with the help of camouflage and colored powders - with the acrylic method of extension, or with the help of camouflage and multi-colored gels - with the gel method.
Pipe - the shape is ideal for any shape natural nails, it visually lengthens the fingers and makes the hands more elegant. Any type of decoration can be applied to it, from ordinary artistic painting and varnishing to the most complex aquarium designs and exhibition acrylic moldings. But do not forget that such a form artificial nails, like any other, requires timely correction, because after 3 weeks, your unique Pipe will become the usual almond-shaped nail shape.
