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How to apply gel polish

Salon chic at home; this is how you do it!

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Step 1: PREPARATION OF THE NAILS

Prepping your nails properly will help the gel polish adhere to your nails.

  1. Remove any existing polish from nails then wash and thoroughly dry hands.
  2. Lightly buff the shine off the natural nail with the buffer file. Do not over buff.
  3. Remove any remaining dust. The cuticle area must be clean and free from debris. Use the rosewood manicure stick to clean the cuticle area. This is an important step to ensure the proper adhering to the nail.
  4. Wipe nails and cuticle area thoroughly with a cellulose (lint free) wipe soaked with First Step Nail Prep. Allow to air dry for 15 seconds.
  5. Apply one thin layer of Bond Girl bonder to the nail. Allow to air dry for 5-10 seconds.

Step 2: GEL POLISH APPLICATION

First Base Coat

  1. Apply a thin, even layer of the First Base coat to the nail without touching the cuticle or skin alongside the nails.
  2. Cap off the free edge of the natural nail by running the polish brush along the nail tip.
  3. Place nails into UV/LED Lamp and cure for 60 seconds.

Gel Polish color

  1. Apply a thin, even layer of the color Gel Polish over the entire nail without touching the cuticle area.
  2. Cap off the free edge of the nail by running the brush along the nail tip.
  3. Place nails into UV/LED Lamp and cure for 60 seconds.
  4. For a more intensive color coverage apply a second layer of Gel Polish. Place nails into UV/LED Lamp and cure for 60 seconds.

On Top Coat

  1. Apply a thin layer of On Top Coat to ensure protection of gel coat and achieve an amazing brilliance effect. Make sure the gel does not touch the cuticle or skin alongside the nails.
  2. Cap the free edge of the nail by running the brush along the nail tip.
  3. Place nails into UV/LED Lamp and cure for 60 seconds.
  4. Finish with Spoiled Cuticle oil for a luxe salon experience.

Enjoy your stunning chip proof nails that will last for up to 2 weeks!

Tips & tricks

  • For best results, apply in thin precise layers.
  • Always ‘cap off’ the free edge of the nail by running the polish brush along the nail tip.

‘Cap off’ your nails – this means applying base coat at the tip of your nails. It ‘locks’ down the polish and prevents your manicure from peeling. This step applies for every coat: from the base coat to the colours and even the top coat.

  • If necessary, use the rosewood manicure stick to clean cuticle area before curing.
  • To avoid running of the Gel Polish Color in in the cuticle area, flash cure each nail 10 seconds after application and proceed with the next nail. After 4 nails, cure all nails for 60 seconds.
  • Always cure the thumbs separate and make sure they are positioned correct into the lamp.