Step 1: Nail preparation
- Disinfect Hands
Start by disinfecting both your own and your client's hands to ensure hygiene during the treatment.
- Cuticle Care
Use a cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticles. If you have the right 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 carefully to avoid damaging the nail plate.
- Remove dust residue
Brush the nail clean with a dust brush and 70% alcohol, removing any dust.
- Degrease and Clean
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 the base. Let 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.
- Cure
Cure the product:
60 seconds under an LED lamp
120 seconds under a UV lamp
Step 4 Apply Gel Polish
- Apply Gel Polish
Apply a thin layer of your favorite The Gel Expert Gel Polish. Optionally, use the The Gel Expert fine liner 10 mm brush to apply neatly around the cuticles and side edges.
- Cure
Cure the product:
60 seconds under an LED lamp
120 seconds under a UV lamp
- Apply second layer of gel polish
Apply a second thin layer of gel polish for even and intense coverage.
- Cure
Cure the product:
60 seconds under an LED lamp
120 seconds under a UV lamp
Step 5: Apply Top Coat
- Apply Top Coat
Apply a thin, even layer of the desired The Gel Expert Top Coat.
- Cure
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 the top coat from dulling.
