Before applying your gel polish, it is important to thoroughly prep your nails.
This includes pushing back the cuticles and buffing the nail plate, which is essential for achieving beautiful, long-lasting results.
Our PH Bond is designed for those with nails that tend to be very oily. This product dehydrates the nail plate and removes excess oils. We recommend applying our PH Bond in a thin layer to the nail plate, avoiding contact with the skin. After application, allow it to air-dry for 60 seconds.
Please note that our PH Bond is not essential for long-lasting results, but can be used in addition to our cleanser, which also dehydrates the nail plate.
Our primer is used to create a bonding layer before applying base coat. This helps the products adhere better to your nails and extends their wear.
The primer should be applied in a thin layer across the entire nail plate, avoiding contact with the skin, and then air-dried for 60 seconds. For most people, using primer is not necessary, but for some it can help improve wear.
Base Coat should be applied in a thin, even layer on the nail plate to protect the nails from discoloration and create a base for the subsequent products.
Base Coat is essential for long-lasting results and should be cured under the UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds. When applying Base Coat, apply a small amount of product to the center of the nail and gently guide it back toward the cuticle without touching the skin. This helps prevent excess product from the brush from running into the cuticle area and coming into contact with the skin.
It is important to note that our Base Coat leaves a sticky layer, which is necessary for the subsequent products to adhere to the nail and should therefore not be removed.
Before applying color coat, roll the bottle between your hands to mix the color and help release any air bubbles.
Color coat should be applied in thin layers across the entire nail plate and cured under the UV/LED lamp for 60-90 seconds.
We recommend removing any excess gel polish from the neck of the bottle, so only a small amount remains on the brush.
Apply the color coat to the center of the nail and guide it gently up toward the cuticle. Place the brush in the center of the applied layer, so you can always see how far up toward the cuticle you are applying the gel polish. Make sure to cover the entire nail and seal the free edge by applying a thin layer along the tip and slightly underneath the nail edge.
Hold the brush almost flat against the nail to achieve an even application. Apply 2-3 layers depending on how pigmented the shade is, and repeat the application if necessary. The color coat will leave a sticky surface, which is essential for durability and should therefore not be removed.
Before applying top coat, roll the bottle between your hands to help remove any air bubbles.
Top coat should be applied in the same way as gel polish. It is important to apply an even layer across the entire nail plate and seal the free edge, as well as the edges near the cuticle.
The top coat should extend beyond your gel polish to seal in the previously applied products and increase durability. If the previous products are not fully covered, they may lift from the nail. Cure the top coat for 60-90 seconds in the UV/LED lamp.
If you use a no-wipe top coat, there is no need to wipe the nails with cleanser after curing, as it does not leave a sticky surface.
As the final step in your nail care routine, apply cuticle oil to your cuticles. Cuticle oil is essential for keeping your cuticles hydrated. We therefore recommend applying cuticle oil at least once a day to maintain healthy nails and cuticles. Gel polish and other nail products can block your nails' natural oils, and a good nail oil helps restore moisture balance. Dry cuticles can, in some cases, lead to small cracks.
It is also essential to avoid picking at your gel polish or trying to peel the product off the nail plate, as this can damage your natural nail. If gel polish is peeled off, layers of the natural nail may also be removed, which can result in thinner and more fragile nails. If the product starts to lift, we recommend removing it using one of our removal methods instead of picking it off.