PREPARATION:
- Protect working surface with paper towels.
- Clean natural nails of any polish using acetone-based nail polish remover.
- Push back cuticles with Manicure Stick.
- Trim and file nails; lightly buff nail surface to remove surface oil.
- Remove dust; wipe nails clean with acetone-based polish remover or alcohol.
APPLICATION:
- Pour Color Dip Powder into Dip Tray using Manicure Stick.
- Avoiding skin and cuticle area, apply a coat of Base Gel over entire surface area of one nail.
- Immediately dip entire fingernail into powder by carefully sliding finger into Dip Tray. Shake off excess powder. REPEAT steps 2-3 on nine other nails.
- Gently dust off excess powder from all ten nails with Sponge (included).
- One nail at a time, apply a second layer of Base Gel, wiping brush onto paper towel in between each application before placing brush back into gel bottle, and then dip into Powder. Shake off excess powder.
- Avoiding skin, apply a generous amount of Activator to all ten nails.
- File to shape and buff smooth. Gently remove dust with Sponge.
- Avoiding skin, re-apply the Activator to all ten nails.
- Remove excess Activator by wiping nail surface with a dry paper towel.
- Apply 2 even layers of Top Gel as you would top coat and let air dry for 5-10 minutes.
REMOVAL:
- Buff off top layer of color to break the seal.
- Wrap nails in acetone soaked foil wraps until color layer is soft.
- Gently remove softened overlay of color from the cuticle to free edge by using Manicure Stick. Wipe off any residue; repeat process as necessary. If irritation develops, discontinue use.