What are fiberglass nails?

Fiberglass nails, also known as silk wraps, involve the use of thin, flexible products made from silk, fiberglass or other fabrics. Fiberglass nails are thin wraps applied to the nail for extra reinforcement. Silk wraps can be used as a natural nail coating or they can even be embedded within acrylic nails for extra strength and reinforcement. Fiberglass nails and silk wraps are both applied the same way – the only difference between the two is the type of fabric used for the nail reinforcement. While silk appears less noticeable, fiberglass tends to be slightly stronger. The video below shows how to use Fiberglass Fibers for Gel