Step 1: Nail preparation
- Disinfect Hands
Start by disinfecting both 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 smooth shape.
- Buff the nail plate
Lightly buff the nails with a 240 grit file to remove the natural shine from the nail surface. This ensures better adhesion. Buff carefully to avoid damaging the nail plate.
- Remove dust residues
Clean the nail with a dust brush and 70% alcohol to remove 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 BLISS™. Air dry for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Apply BLISS™
- Apply a slip layer
Apply a thin slip layer to the prepared nail plate. Use the The Gel Expert Fine Liner 10mm brush and guide BLISS™ along the cuticles and side walls. This helps spread the next bead.
- Apply a building layer
Apply a medium-sized bead to the nail. Spread the product evenly from side wall to side wall and gently pull it away from the cuticle towards 2/3 of the nail. Avoid product accumulation at the free edge. Again, use the Fine Liner brush 10mm to guide BLISS™ neatly along the cuticles, side walls, and towards the free edge.
- Allow product to level
Turn the hand upside down for a few seconds to allow the product to self-level beautifully. This creates a natural apex on the nail. Check that BLISS™ has the desired curve.
- Cure
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 hands. This prevents the product from running into the cuticles or to the side walls.
Step 4: Finishing the nail
- Remove the inhibition layer
Use 70% alcohol and a nail wipe to remove the inhibition layer.
- Refine the nail shape
File the nail with a 240 grit file to prevent cracking or breaking and 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 residues
Use a dust brush in combination with 70% alcohol to make the nail dust-free.
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 dulling of the top coat.
- Color finish (optional)
Would you like to finish the nail with The Gel Expert Gel Polish? Then follow the steps in the gel polish guide.
