- Push back and remove any cuticle from nail surface.
- Trim and file nails to desired length
- Buff off shine from nail and remove any excess dust.
- Wipe nail with rubbing alcohol or apply nail dehydrator.
- Apply a thin layer of dip base coat avoiding your cuticles and skin.
- Dip into or pour over dip powder.
- Using a precision tool or cuticle stick, go around your cuticle line if necessary to remove any powder touching the cuticle.
- Brush off excess powder.
- Repeat steps 5 - 7 two to three more times.
- Apply activator to all nails and let dry
- File and buff nails to the desired shape and thickness.
- Buff nails smooth and brush off any excess dust.
- Apply second coat of activator and let dry
- Wipe all nails with rubbing alcohol to remove any excess activator
- Apply a thin layer of dip top coat quickly to all nails.
- Apply a second more precise layer of top coat to all nails. Let dry for 5 minutes.
- Apply your favorite cuticle oil and enjoy your new manicure!
