Vinyl nail kit and associated method for creating decorative and durable French nails

Abstract

A vinyl French nail kit includes a brush applicator and a predetermined quantity of a nail glue for being applied by the brush applicator to a select area on a nail. The kit further includes at least one flexible vinyl strip positionable onto a nail and over the nail glue. The nail kit further includes a predetermined quantity of a bonding agent for securing at least one flexible vinyl strip to a nail. A user applies the bonding agent via the brush applicator over the nail and over at least one vinyl strip for securing same to a nail. The nail kit further includes a nail file for removing the opposed end portions of at least one vinyl strip. The nail kit further includes a predetermined quantity of a finishing agent for application by a user onto at least one vinyl strip and associated nail via the brush applicator.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Technical Field [0005] This invention relates to artificial fingernails and, more particularly, to a French nail kit employing vinyl strips to create strong and durable nails. [0006] 2. Prior Art [0007] It has long been common for women to color their fingernails, and / or to wear artificial fingernails having various colors. Typically, such artificial fingernails have a length that exceeds the maximum practical length of a natural nail. Artificial fingernails are generally formed of an acrylic material that is applied in a liquid or paste form, and then dried and hardened. The acrylic material may be applied, in part, over the surface of a natural nail, and / or it may be applied, in part, over a surface defined by a temporary nail form. Such n...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] The nail kit further includes a predetermined quantity of nail glue that can be applied via the brush applicator to a select area on a nail. The kit further includes at least one flexible vinyl strip positionable onto a nail and over the nail glue. Vinyl is a plastic that has many advantageous properties such as resistance to corrosion, light and chemicals. Vinyl's low cost, versatility and performance make it a quick and simple way to have a French manicure with easy nails fills. Of course, vinyl can be packaged in various sized strips, which can be perforated with multiple curves and designs suitable for its application. For example, each strip of vinyl can have artistic indicia printed thereon that illustrate religious symbols, holiday events, initials and the like.

[0013] Two types of vinyl strips can be employed by the present invention, cast and calendar vinyl. Cast vinyl is typically about 2 millimeters thick and provides a smoother / glossy appearance. Alternately, calendar vinyl is typically about 3 millimeters thick and provides a more flexible and stronger product. Such flexible vinyl strips have a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and oppositely spaced side portions extending along an arcuate path to the axis. The flexible vinyl strips further have opposed end portions disposed at an oblique angle to the axis, extending beyond a width of a nail, and foldable thereabout as desired by a user.

[0015] The vinyl nail kit further includes a nail file for removing the opposed end portion of at least one vinyl strip when the opposed end portions thereof are folded over a nail. By utilizing a nail file, a user may remove any unwanted excess vinyl strip along the sides of a nail.

Problems solved by technology

The major problem with French nails is the difficulty in making them.

It is very difficult for an untrained person to paint two different colors of acrylic onto a nail, while maintaining a well-defined border between the areas of different colors.

It is also very difficult to perform the above while maintaining a desired thickness of the acrylic layer.

Even professional nail technicians have difficulty making French nails, and the process can be tedious and therefore expensive.

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