Step by Step instructions

Prep:
1.)    Sanitize client’s hands and nails. Push back the eponychium and clean the surrounding nail plate.
2.)    Shape the natural nail.
3.)    Gently remove the shine using a 100/180 Buffer.
4.)    Cleanse with Nail Surface Cleanse and a Wipe It Off lint-free wipe.
5.)    Sparingly, apply Gelish Dip Prep to the nail.

Color Application:
1.)    Working on one nail at a time, apply a thin coat of Dip Base Coat to ¾ of the nail. *When using a dark or neon color, we recommend applying Clear As Day or Sheer & Silk powders to the base first to prevent staining.
2.)    Quickly dip into desired Xpress Dip Powder jar. Tap off excess and repeat Step 2 and 3. *Do not overload product. Thin, even coats of Base is ideal to avoid bunching. Dip into jar at a 45-degree angle and avoid wiggling the finger.
3.)    Apply Dip Activator to all nails.
4.)    Follow with a layer of Base Coat to seal the nail and allow air dry.
5.)    Smooth and refine the surface with 100/180 Buffer.
6.)    Apply Dip Activator on all nails and wait 20 seconds. Remove excess Activator with a Wipe It Off lint-free wipe.
7.)    Apply two coats of Gelish Dip Top Coat to seal and create a high shine.
8.)    Let nails dry for 5 minutes and apply Nourish Cuticle Oil to the skin surrounding the nail.

French Application:
1.)    Prepare French Dip Container with Xpress Dip Arctic Freeze powder.
2.)    Working on one nail at a time, apply a thin coat of Base Coat to ¾ of the nail.
3.)    Dip tip of nails into French Dip Container to achieve desired smile line. *One side of the dish for round and the other for oval shape.
4.)    Quickly dip into desired Xpress Dip Powder jar. Tap off excess. *Use fan brush or soft makeup brush to brush off excess powder.
5.)    Apply a second coat of Base Coat, this time over the entire nail. Repeat dip. *Wipe off excess powder on brush before returning to bottle.
6.)    Apply Dip Activator to all nails and wait 20 seconds. *Activator will become matte when it is dry
7.)    Apply another coat of Dip Base to seal the nail and allow air dry.
8.)    Smooth and refine the surface with 100/180 Buffer.
9.)    Apply Activator to all nails and wait 20 seconds. Remove excess Activator with a Wipe It Off lint-free wipe.
10.) Apply two thin coats of Dip Top Coat to seal and create a high shine.
11.) Let nails dry for 5 minutes and apply Nourish Cuticle Oil to the skin surrounding the nail.

Removal:
1.)    Using a Hand & Nail Harmony 180/180 Grit File, break the seal and remove the shine.
2.)    Saturate the cotton section of the Wrap It Off removal pad with Artificial Nail Remover.
3.)    Place the cotton section onto the nail and wrap the foil securely round the finger.
4.)    Allow to soak for 10-15 minutes. Repeat as needed.
5.)    Gently pull off and remove softened product. *If needed, use an orangewood stick. Do not force the product off the nail.

Polyethylmethacrylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Benzoyl Peroxide, Silica, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate +/-: Polyethylene Terephthalate, Mica, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 30 (CI 73360), Red 34 (CI 15880), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Violet 2 (CI 60725)