Planet Nails Dual Forms #3 — The Tapered Extension Form for Coffin, Almond and Longer Lengths

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Description

Dual forms are reusable plastic molds that let you build nail extensions and overlays from the top down — no glue, no paper forms, no hand-sculpting required. You fill the form with your chosen product, press it onto the nail, cure, and pop it off to reveal a perfectly shaped, glossy enhancement with minimal filing. Dual forms are a fantastic way to speed up your base structure, giving you more time to focus on design and finishing.

Unlike traditional tips, dual forms are reusable, fully customisable, and work with a range of systems — including Polygel (we love Planet Iconic), hard builder gels (like PUG), and acrylic. The key to great results is choosing the right form for your client's nail anatomy and desired shape — which is exactly what our numbering system is designed to help with.

Dual Forms #3 — The Tapered Extension

The Tapered Extension

Straight LA · 30% C-Curve · Pronounced Apex · Sizes 0–13 · 140 forms per box

Intermediate

Dual Forms #3 are purpose-built for tapered shapes and longer lengths. The straight longitudinal arch is the key difference here — rather than following the natural curve of the nail, it projects straight out from the free edge, which is exactly what you need to create clean, tapered extensions like coffin and almond without the nail looking hooked. The 30% C-curve gives excellent sidewall coverage without being so deep that it becomes difficult to manage, and the pronounced apex provides the structural strength longer nails demand. These are an intermediate step up — if you haven't yet mastered sizing and product control on #1 and #2, we recommend building those skills first.

Form Specs

Longitudinal arch: Straight — ideal for tapered extension geometry
C-curve: 30% — good sidewall coverage, manageable depth
Apex: Pronounced — structural support for longer lengths
Cuticle edge: Thin & flexible — can be cut to fit
Sizes: 0–13 · 140 forms per box

Best For

Short to longer tapered extensions
Standard nail profiles with moderate C-curves
Coffin and almond shapes on longer extensions
Techs comfortable with sizing, product volume & flash curing
Building structured length with a clean tapered sidewall

Tapered Square Squoval Oval Round Coffin (longer lengths) Almond (longer lengths)

Pro Tip: The straight LA means this form won't fight you when building length — but product placement and pressure control matter more here. When loading concentrate your product in the stress zone and go lighter at the cuticle edge to avoid flooding.

Step-by-Step Application

Prep the Natural Nail

Perform a dry manicure, push back cuticles and remove shine from the nail plate. Apply dehydrator followed by primer suited to your client's needs.

Nail Prep Sticky Bond

Apply Base Coat & Remove Inhibition Layer

Apply your chosen base coat and cure under your lamp. Remove the tacky inhibition layer before sizing — this prevents uncured product from transferring to the client's skin during the dry-fit process.

Lastik Stick 'n Float PN Speciality Dual Cure Lamp The One

Size & Map the Form

Select your form using the +1 Rule — start with the visual fit, then go one size up. Check for pressure spots, sidewall coverage and a visible gap between form and nail. Mark growth points, free edge and desired length on the form with a Sharpie.

Load the Form with Product

Apply your chosen structural product inside the form. Concentrate product in the centre stress zone, taper thin toward the cuticle edge. You need less product than you think.

Planet Iconic PUG or PUGGLE PUG Fortify

Optional — Recommended for longer extensions

Apply Nail Silk to the Free Edge

For added strength and to help prevent product spillage at the underside free edge, apply a strip of non-woven nail silk over the free edge of the base coat before placing the form. This is particularly useful on longer extensions where structural integrity matters most.

Apply the Form & Flash Cure

Position the form at 45°, aligning centre lines, then slowly roll down toward the free edge. Use light pressure only. Flash cure the nail plate zone only — keep the free edge zone away from the lamp.

Miss Vogue Flash Cure Torch

Apply the Form & Flash Cure

Miss Vogue Flash Cure Torch

Flip & Clean the Underside

Turn the hand over and use a brush or orange wood stick dampened with slip solution to smooth the underside and remove any product from the skin. Never skip this step.

The One

Final Cure & Pop

Perform a full cure for 60–90 seconds. Gently pinch the sides of the form and rock slightly to release. If the form is stuck, spray with The One and it should release easily.

PN Speciality Dual Cure Lamp The One

Refine & Finish

Refine the cuticle perimeter and free edge shape. Buff only where needed — the form has already done most of the work. Apply top coat, cure, cleanse and finish with cuticle oil.

The One

(NTF109)