Step 1: Nail preparation
- Disinfect Hands
Start by disinfecting your own hands and those of your client to ensure hygiene during the treatment.
- Cuticle Care
Use a cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticles. If you have the proper knowledge, perform an E-manicure. Remove excess cuticles with cuticle nippers or scissors for a neat finish.
- File Nails into Shape
File the nails into the desired shape with a 180-grit file. Ensure even edges and a uniform shape.
- Dull the Nail Plate
Lightly file the nails with a 240-grit file to remove the natural shine from the nail surface. This ensures better adhesion. File gently to avoid damaging the nail plate.
- Remove Dust Residue
Clean the nail with a dust brush and 70% alcohol to remove any dust.
- Degrease and Cleanse
Thoroughly clean the nail surface with 100% pure acetone to degrease the nail plate.
Step 2: Apply Ultra Bond
- Apply Ultra Bond
Apply a thin layer of The Gel Expert Ultra Bonding to the nail plate. This provides extra adhesion between the natural nail and BLISS™. Air dry for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Apply Base Coat
- Apply Rubberbase
Apply a thin, even layer of The Gel Expert Rubberbase. Rubberbase provides an extra reinforcing layer under the Gel Polish.
- Curing
Cure the product:
60 seconds under an LED lamp
120 seconds under a UV lamp
Step 4: Apply SLEEK™
- Apply a Slip Layer
Apply a thin slip layer to the prepared nail plate. Use the The Gel Expert Fine Liner 10 mm brush and guide SLEEK™ along the cuticles and sidewalls. This helps in spreading the next bead.
- Apply a Building Layer
Apply a medium-sized bead to the nail. Spread the product evenly from sidewall to sidewall and gently pull it away from the cuticle to 2/3 of the nail. Avoid product accumulation at the free edge. Again, use the Fine Liner brush 10 mm to guide SLEEK™ neatly along the cuticles, sidewalls, and towards the free edge.
- Allow Product to Level
Turn the hand over for a few seconds so that the product can self-level. This creates a natural apex on the nail. Check if SLEEK™ has the desired curve.
- Curing
Cure the product:
90 seconds under an LED lamp
180 seconds under a UV lamp
- Work Nail by Nail
Build and cure one nail at a time, alternating between hands. This prevents the product from running into the cuticles or sidewalls.
Step 5: Finishing the Nail
- Remove the Sticky Layer
Use 70% alcohol and a nail wipe to remove the sticky layer.
- Refine the Nail Shape
File the nail with a 240-grit file to prevent cracking or breaking and to create a sharp shape.
- Buff the Nail
Buff the nail into shape with a 100/180-grit buffer, paying extra attention to the product around the cuticle and at the free edge.
- Remove Dust Residue
Use a dust brush in combination with 70% alcohol to remove dust from the nail.
Step 6: Apply Top Coat
- Apply Top Coat
Apply a thin, even layer of the desired The Gel Expert Top Coat.
- Curing
Cure the product:
60 seconds under an LED lamp
120 seconds under a UV lamp
- Apply Cuticle Oil
Apply a small amount of cuticle oil to each cuticle. Avoid contact with the nail to prevent dulling of the top coat.
- Color Finish (optional)
Do you want to finish the nail with The Gel Expert Gel Polish? Then follow the steps in the gel polish manual.
