Step 1: Nail preparation
- Disinfect hands
Start by disinfecting both your own and your client's hands to ensure hygiene during the treatment.
- Care for the cuticles
Gently push back the cuticles using a cuticle pusher. If you have the necessary expertise, perform an E-manicure. Remove excess cuticles with cuticle nippers or scissors for a neat finish.
- File the nails into shape
File the nails into the desired shape with a180 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% alcoholto remove 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 Bondingto the nail plate. This provides extra adhesion between the natural nail and BLISS™. Allow to 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 10 mm brushand guide BLISS™along the cuticles and sidewalls. This helps to spread the next bead.
- Apply a builder 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 mmto guide BLISS™ neatly along the cuticles, sidewalls, and towards the free edge.
- Allow product to self-level
Turn the hand upside down for a few seconds to allow the product to self-level beautifully. This creates a natural arch (apex) on the nail. Check if BLISS™has the desired arch.
- Cure
Cure the product:
90 secondsunder an LED lamp
180 secondsunder 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 sidewalls.
Step 4: 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 cracks or breaks and create a crisp 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% alcoholto remove dust from the nail.
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 secondsunder an LED lamp
120 secondsunder 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.
- 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.
