Preparation for Building Gel application:
1. Gently push back the proximal nail fold using a cuticle pusher.
2. Remove the exposed cuticle from the nail plate.
3. Remove the shine from the natural nail plate using a 180 grit Emerald file.
4. Remove all filing dust from the nail plate with a dry Nail Wipe.
5. Apply Dehydrate to cleanse the nail plate.
Sculpted Nail Application:
1. Apply ibd Powerbond to the nail plate. Avoid contact with the surrounding skin.
2. Apply ibd forms.
3. Sculpt a thin extension covering 1/3 of the nail plate to the desired free edge length with Building Gel. Flash cure 10 seconds.
4. Apply a thin layer of Building Gel to the entire nail surface, DO NOT CURE. String a bead down the center of the nail and allow to selflevel. Flash cure 10 seconds. Repeat if necessary to build proper structure and apex.
5. Repeat step 4 on all remaining nails and cure for a full 30 seconds if using an LED lamp and 1 minute if using a UV lamp.
6. Remove nail forms and remove the inhibition layer from the nails with Cleanser Plus and a Nail Wipe.
7. File and shape the nails with a 180 grit Emerald file. Remove all dust with a clean, dry nail wipe.
8. Finish the nails by applying Building Gel Top Coat curing 30 seconds in an LED lamp or 2 minutes in a UV lamp.
9. Cleanse with Cleanser Plus and moisturize the skin by applying ibd Lavender Cuticle Oil.
*For natural nail overlays use above steps except for steps 2&3.
