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Preparation
1. Spray nails with some form of antibacterial nail preperation spray
such as IBD's Nail Prep spray.
2. wipe dry and clean using a dry Nail Wipe
3. Push back cuticles using a Cuticle Pusher.
4. File the entire nail surface with a Nail File, in one direction
only, to remove shine.
5. Wipe nails clean of all dust with a dry nail wipe.
6. Apply IBD's Dehydrate to remove moisture from the nail (optional
step for clients with nails that tend to lift).
7. Apply Bonder sparingly.
8. Cure Bonder under a UV Nail Light if using IBD Bonder. If you are
using an acrylic primer instead you don't need to cure it.
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Application
1. Apply a thin layer of Clear Gel using a Gel Brush.
2. Run around nail edge with a Cuticle Pusher to ensure gel does not
run off nail onto skin
3. Cure gel for relevant time under a UV Nail
Light (30secs for IBD Clear Gel).
4. Apply a second thin coat of Clear Gel.
5. Cure second coat.
6. Wipe off sticky residue with a cleanser like IBDs Cleanser Plus.
Do this by pouring Cleanser Plus onto a Nail Wipe. Dab nail with the
damp wipe, then apply pressure and wipe from the cuticle towards the
tip. This
drags off any remaining residue.
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The Finish
1. Apply a topcoat like IBD's Ultra Seal or Intense Seal.
2. Cure for the relevant time.
3. If using Ultra Seal, cleanse with a clean Nail Wipe and cleanser
(Cleanser Plus). If you have used Intense Seal you don't need to cleanse
afterwards.
4. Finish your nail service with a professional touch by
applying cuticle oil, such as IBD's Lavender Cuticle oil.
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Viola! Enjoy your beautiful gel nails.
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