Silk wrap nails are a type of nail enhancement, but they're usually used in tandem with a basic or gel manicure. To learn more from a professional about silk-wrapping for your nails, keep reading.

In case the name didn't already give it away, silk wrap nails involves applying a very thin layer of silk to the nail to give it added strength and support. While you can get a full silk wrap manicure ...

What is a silk wrap? "Silk wraps were originally developed in the 1980s and became hugely popular in the '90s and '00s," says session manicurist Ami Streets.

I'm so happy I opted to get a silk wrap and that it worked to fix my first-world nail problem. Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for POPSUGAR.

Silk wraps are also most expensive since its application takes the manicurist also more time. I guess most hassle-free would be to go au naturel but then again a girl needs to feel good about her ...