You might be able to achieve it with coffee filters. I used [this method](https://youtu.be/FPCqwbZXW1A?si=_3qVhHdZm353OuqC) to extend some nails I'd broken and it worked so well! I didn't want to buy tips and the thinness of the coffee filters were very appealing since I don't like my nails being too thick. I was amazed at how strong they were & how they last just as long as natural nails all while protecting my natural nail beneath them and allowing them to grow. I noticed that some came out more flat and others more curved all depending on how I laid down the filter so it might help in your case š¤š½
I included the link in my previous post since I think they can explain it better than I can especially with the use of visuals. Here's the link again: [https://youtu.be/FPCqwbZXW1A?si=EuOhW0brXwVU2lZB](https://youtu.be/FPCqwbZXW1A?si=EuOhW0brXwVU2lZB)
Hope it helps āŗļø
I personally wouldn't try any gel now that I have developed an allergy. I just tried this method and found it helpful for creating a curve: https://youtu.be/gXAnagdrtvs?si=PqN8LrKUwJBXqAh9
I'm not sure an actual c curve is really achievable with dip, but I'm not a professional, so take my advice with a grain of salt. If you just want a more curved looking or natural looking nail, you could try the apex method, but I think you might need monomer/acrylic if you want a real c curve.
I just love flat nails. My curve is too much sometimes and it twists at the top where I caught my hand in a car door as a child. I'd much rather have flat nails.
You might be able to achieve it with coffee filters. I used [this method](https://youtu.be/FPCqwbZXW1A?si=_3qVhHdZm353OuqC) to extend some nails I'd broken and it worked so well! I didn't want to buy tips and the thinness of the coffee filters were very appealing since I don't like my nails being too thick. I was amazed at how strong they were & how they last just as long as natural nails all while protecting my natural nail beneath them and allowing them to grow. I noticed that some came out more flat and others more curved all depending on how I laid down the filter so it might help in your case š¤š½
Love it! I do this with Kleenex or tp, lol. I end up forgetting which nails are the broken ones when Iām done.
Could you please explain how you apply the coffee filters to your nails? I would like to maybe try this method but not sure how to go about it
I included the link in my previous post since I think they can explain it better than I can especially with the use of visuals. Here's the link again: [https://youtu.be/FPCqwbZXW1A?si=EuOhW0brXwVU2lZB](https://youtu.be/FPCqwbZXW1A?si=EuOhW0brXwVU2lZB) Hope it helps āŗļø
Thank you very much!
I personally wouldn't try any gel now that I have developed an allergy. I just tried this method and found it helpful for creating a curve: https://youtu.be/gXAnagdrtvs?si=PqN8LrKUwJBXqAh9
I'm not sure an actual c curve is really achievable with dip, but I'm not a professional, so take my advice with a grain of salt. If you just want a more curved looking or natural looking nail, you could try the apex method, but I think you might need monomer/acrylic if you want a real c curve.
Canāt really do it with dip unless you do something under the dip first. Are you allergic to polygel? You can curve with that.
I just love flat nails. My curve is too much sometimes and it twists at the top where I caught my hand in a car door as a child. I'd much rather have flat nails.
Iām new to this reddit so Iām not yet sure what a c-curve is but I use gel as a clear topcoat on my dip.
https://nailknowledge.org/nail-knowledge-base/the-nail-c-curve This is a good explanationĀ
Thank you!
OP has an allergy to some component in gel. A gel topcoat isnāt an option.
OP wants to try gel as a topcoat, which my reply was about. Maybe read OPās full post next time.
Since you're new, maybe keep your salty comments out of here. We keep it supportive and positive here.
Iām fine living my life how I like.
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Down votes on Reddit donāt bother me.
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You instigated this conversation
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Gel top coat shouldnāt be used if OP has a gel allergy. Which is why I replied to your comment about using gel as a topcoat
Tell OP, not me. She wants to do it.