Tips and Maps for Nail Reconstruction

Adhesive Forms: which model to choose?

The adhesive forms for nail reconstruction are single-use paper forms that are positioned under the free edge of the natural nail to guide the application of gel or acrylic. Aurore offers three variants with 500 pieces each, suitable for different needs:

• Aurore Basic Fly: classic form with a slightly curved profile, ideal for creating natural and balanced extensions on oval or square-shaped nails.
• Aurore Basic Rect: straight profile, perfect for those who prefer a neat square extension, very popular in more geometric techniques.
• Aurore Top White: designed for professional reconstructions with precise guide surface, it easily adapts to all morphologies of the natural nail thanks to the ergonomic design and resistant adhesive that guarantees stability during modeling.

Working with adhesive forms requires some practice, but offers the advantage of being able to customize length and shape with maximum freedom, without being constrained by preformed capsules.

Preformed Tips: for those seeking speed and uniformity

The Peggy Sage professional nail tips are plastic capsules available in a pack of 50 pieces, designed for those who prefer an already shaped starting point. Unlike adhesive forms, tips are glued directly onto the natural nail and are then coated with gel or acrylic to complete the reconstruction. They are particularly appreciated in quick sessions or when working on clients with very short nails. For optimal application, Peggy Sage also offers Peggy Sage transparent glue with brush for tips: the transparent formula does not alter the final aesthetic result and the brush applicator allows precise and controlled distribution without excess.

Support Products: softener and aluminum foils

Two accessories complete the reconstruction process and simplify the finishing phases:

• Peggy Sage nail polish softener for tips (15 ml): acts quickly on the surface of plastic capsules making them easier to file and model. It reduces working time and physical effort, proving particularly useful when you need to shorten or reshape already applied tips.
• Peggy Sage aluminum foils (400 pcs): essential in the phase of removing gel reconstructions, they wrap nails soaked in acetone maintaining body heat to promote product removal in an effective and gentle way.

Cuticle Care: orange sticks

Before any reconstruction, preparation of the natural nail is essential. The Aurore orange sticks in a pack of 12 pieces are made of orange wood, known for its resistance and flexibility. The double tip allows both gently pushing the cuticles towards the base of the nail — a fundamental step to ensure better adhesion of the reconstruction product — and removing gel or acrylic residue from the lateral edges without damaging the skin. It is a basic accessory that should never be missing from a nail technician's kit.

How to navigate the choice

The choice between adhesive forms and tips depends mainly on the technique used and the level of experience:

• If you are learning reconstruction or work professionally on clients with nails of very different shapes, adhesive forms offer maximum versatility.
• If you prefer a pre-structured base and want to speed up the service, preformed tips with the related glue are the most practical solution.
• For those who use both techniques, having orange sticks, tip softener and aluminum foils in your kit guarantees complete management of every phase of the treatment.

If you are building or expanding your nail kit, we recommend that you also explore the categories dedicated to nail files and buffers, gels and acrylics for reconstruction, and semi-permanent nail polishes: complementary tools that, together with tips and forms, allow you to achieve professional and lasting results on every type of nail.