Begin by cleaning the clients hands and nails with warm soap and water. With
polish remover, remove nail polish. It is important that all polish around
the cuticle line has been removed. Loosen
the cuticle with a cuticle pusher making sure all loose cuticles are removed.
Using
a 1OO/180 grit nail file, lightly file the natural nail to
remove the shine. Then,
remove all dust from nails.
Apply
the PRE-NAIL PREP generously to the natural nail plate to
ensure strong adhesion. When the PRE-NAIL PREP dries to chalky
white color, the nail is ready for the BASE GEL
Starting
from the cuticle area and moving to the free edge of the nail, apply a thin
coat of BASE GEL to the natural nail. If the BASE
GEL is too thick, it may turn yellow or lift. Under
the U.V. lamp, cure the nails for one minute. While the first hand is curing,
you can begin to work on the other hand.
After
the nails have been cured, apply a thin layer of CLEAR GEL
to each nail. This will create a glossy look. Allow
the CLEAR GEL to cure under the U.V. lamp for at least 30
seconds. A second coat can be applied for additional strength. To
prevent lifting, inspect each nail to see if gel is touching the cuticle or
surrounding areas. If there is, use the pusher to remove it. Once
the CLEAR GEL has cured, apply a thin coat of FINISHING
GEL to each nail. Allow
the FINISHING GEL to cure under the U.V. lamp for at least
one minute.
Once
the FINISHING GEL has cured, gently pat each nail from the
cuticle to the free edge with a cotton ball lightly saturated with GEL
CLEANSE to remove any sticky residue. To avoid dulling, use a different
cotton ball for each hand. Once you have finished all nails on both hands, clean the client s hands and nails
with warm soap and water.
TIP
APPLICATION
Begin
by following steps l -5 from Natural Nail Overlay.
Find
the correct tip size and glue it to each nail. To form the desired shape file
the tips.
Once
the tips are the desired shapes. file the tips and glue lines.
Again,
remove all dust from nails.
Apply
the PRE-NAIL PREP generously to the natural nail plate to
ensure strong adhesion.When the PRE-NAIL PREP dries to a
chalky white color, the nail is ready.
Continue
with steps 6-15 from Natural Nail Overlay.
NAIL
FORM APPLICATION
Begin
by following steps 1-5 from Natural Nail Overlay.
Apply
nail forms to each nail making sure to follow the natural C-Curve.
Apply
PRE-NAIL PREP generously to the natural nail plate to ensure
strong adhesion. When PRE-NAIL PREP dries to a chalky white
color, the nail is ready.
Starting
from the cuticle area and moving to the free edge, apply a thin coat of BASE
GEL to the natural nail and cure for one minute.
Starting
in the center of the nail at the stress point, apply a thick layer of ESN
SCULPTING GEL working in small circular motions from the cuticle
to the free edge to create the length you desire. Cure for three minutes.
Continue
with steps 9-15 from Natural Nail Overlay.
MAINTENANCE
Prepare
nails by having client thoroughly wash and dry hands.
With
polish remover, remove nail polish.
Perform
a dry manicure by gently pushing back the cuticle with a cuticle pusher. Using
a 1OO/180 grit file lightly file the existing gel blending
with the new growth of the natural nail.
Remove
all dust from the nail.
Apply
PRE-NAIL PREP to the natural nail and let dry.
Follow
above applications 7-15.
FRENCH
LOOK
Begin
by cleaning the client"s hands and nails with warm soap and water.
With
polish remover, remove nail polish. It is important that all polish around
the cuticle line has been removed.
Loosen
the cuticle with a cuticle pusher, making sure all loose cuticles are removed.
Using
a 100/180 grit nail file, lightly file the natural nail to
remove the shine.
Then,
remove all dust from nails and apply forms or tips.
Apply
the PRE-NAIL PREP generously to the natural nail plate to
ensure strong adhesion. When the PRE-NAIL PREP dries to a
chalky white color, the nail is ready for the BASE GEL.
Starting
from the cuticle area and moving to the free edge of the nail, apply a thin
coat of BASE GEL to the natural nail. If the BASE
GEL is too thick, it may turn yellow or lift.
Add
a small amount of WHITE GEL to your application brush, placing
the clean side of the brush down on the nail form or tip to the inside left
of your free edge area.
Turn
the brush with your fingers, rolling the WHITE GEL to the
right of the brush and onto the free area you are creating. Then, roll the
product to the left of the free area to create a C-Curve.
lf
any gel is touching the surrounding areas, use the pusher to remove it.
Cure
the WHITE GEL under the U.V. lamp for three minutes.
To
create a glossy look, apply PINK GEL to each nail.
Allow
the PINK GEL to cure under the U.V. Lamp for at least three
minutes. A second coat can be applied for additional strength.
To
prevent lifting, inspect each nail to see if gel is touching the cuticle or
surrounding areas. If there is, use the pusher to remove it.
Once
the PINK GEL has cured, apply a thin coat of FINISHING
GEL to each nail.
Allow
the FINISHING GEL to cure under the U.V. lamp for at least
one minute.
Once
the FINISHING GEL has cured, gently wipe each nail from the
cuticle to the free edge with a cotton ball lightly saturated with GEL
CLEANSE to remove any sticky residue. To avoid dulling, use a different
cotton ball for each hand.
Once
you"ve finished all nails on both hands, clean the client"s hands and nails
with warm soap and water.
GEL
REMOVAL FROM IMPLEMENTS
GEL
CLEANSE can be used to remove gel from implements. Simply wipe implements
with a cotton ball lightly saturated with GEL CLEANSE to remove
any sticky residue.
PROBLEM
SOLVING
The following are solutions to the most common Problems experienced while applying
gel nails:
If
a cured nail feels sticky, gently wipe the nail from the cuticle to the free
edge with a cotton ball lightly saturated with GEL CLEANSE
to remove any sticky residue.
If
the cured nails look dull, they may not have been cleansed with GEL
CLEANSE properly.
If
the gel won"t harden, it may have been applied too thick or didn"t sit under
the U.V. lamp long enough. If that"s not the case, the bulbs in your U.V.
lamp may be old or could even be dirty.
If
the gel is cracking, you may need to apply a thicker layer of gel. Make sure
you pay special attention to the stress areas.
If
the finished nails have bubbles, you may have sculpted the FINISHING
GEL. Be sure to apply the gel as you would a topcoat to avoid this
problem.
If
the gel is soft or runny, it may be too warm. Allow it to stand until it is
room temperature.
If
the gel is peeling, reapply the CLEAR GEL to each affected
nail.