How do I apply P+ Soak Off Gel Polish?

P+ Soak Off Gel Polish combine all the advantages of great gels with the convenience of a gel polish. Learn now how to apply it properly.

How to apply P+ Soak Off Gel Polish?

• Like every professional manicure, the P+ treatment begins with a thorough preparation of the natural nails. To prepare the nails for optimal performance of P+, you need to do a P.R.E.P.
• After the P.R.E.P. you can apply the product. 

1. Apply a thin layer of P+ QDbase base coat and cure it in the LEDdot lamp for 1 minute. Remember to cap the free edge before curing.
   
   
2. Apply 1-2 layers of color or glitter coat gel polish of your choice and cure each layer in the LEDdot lamp for 30 seconds. Most of the P+ colors are opaque and often one layer is enough – this saves time and helps reduce the product cost. Remember to experiment with layering colors and glitters – this will expand your color selection a lot!
   
   
   
   
3. After you are happy with the color, apply a thin, even layer of P+ Top Coat and cure in the LEDdot lamp for 1 minute. This affects the durability and gives the color a great shine.
   
   
   
   
4. Remove the sticky layer with LEpro Cleanser and a lint-free wipe. You should always use isopropyl alcohol for removing the sticky layer instead of acetone, so that the shine and wear time are not compromised. Using acetone can make the surface dull and porous, which can result in various problems.
   
   

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What to consider when curing P+ Soak Off Gel Polish?

The right lamp is an important factor when it comes to the correct curing of P+ Soak Off Gel Polish. Correct curing is an important part of how the gel polish looks and lasts, so we don't recommend any freestyling here. Let your creativity flow on the nail art, but stick to science with curing. There is a wide range of lamps on the nail market, but none of them works on all products. 

Because P+ has been developed and tested together with the Light Elegance™ LEDdot lamp, you should always use this lamp. Over- and undercuring is a risk for different complications that affect the customer's nails and how well your work lasts. Using the correct lamp ensures optimal performance and flawless results.

A few facts about light-curing nail products: 

• There is no such thing as a universal lamp. Light-curing products need different amounts of energy to cure.
• If you do not cure properly, this can lead to complaints and also allergies or nail damage.
• Always use the lamp that the manufacturer recommends.

What makes the LEDdot lamp so special?

• It has 24 LED diodes and a high-quality mirror >> maximum performance on every customer, regardless of the hand placement
• Thanks to a sensor, the light comes on automatically when the customer places their hand in the lamp.
• A setting for sensitive nails: the pre-set 120 seconds releases only half of the energy during the first 60 seconds so that the customer does not feel any heat during curing.

So LEDdot is easy to use and guaranteed to work correctly at all times. Great! The next step is choosing the right time for each product. With the wrong lamp or timing, the gel can be under- or over-cured. They both lead to problems with wear and in the worst case, damage the customer's nails permanently.

What are the cure times for P+ Soak Off Gel Polish?

P+ QDbase	P+ Color and Glitter	P+ Top Coat
1 minute	30 seconds per layer	1 minute

P+ Soak Off Gel Polish does not release heat during curing. You can cure all P+ products with the 30- / 60-second buttons without any breaks for "cooling off" the nails. P+ is especially suitable for customers with sensitive nails!