An ideal treatment if you need to add a little extra length and strength to a short or broken nail.
Enhancement with Shaper over a form
Step 1
PERFORM A P.R.E.P MANICURE
Step 2
APPLY CND™ PLEXIGEL BONDER
1. Gently roll the bottle to mix the contents.
2. Apply a thin layer of CND™ PlexiGel Bonder to all five nails and seal the edge after each application. Always keep a distance from the nail edge and avoid touching the skin.
3. Cure for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED lamp using button 1. Do not remove the sticky layer.
Step 3
Apply the form
1. Prepare the form by cutting the back tab to allow symmetrical placement on the finger.
2. Shape the template into a gentle C-curve by holding the lower tabs and rolling the shape back and forth until the C-curve mimics the natural nail.
3. Place the template under the free edge of the nail and press along the sides to see where the side wall of the nail meets the template.
4. Remove the mould and use nail scissors to pre-cut the mould if necessary. Cut the sidewall line back to the cat's ear opening.
5. Place the mould under the free edge of the nail and make sure it is tight against the free edge. This prevents the product from "seeping" under the nail during modelling.
6. Press the front flaps together and push the flaps up towards the nail to create a perfect fit, making sure the lines of the side panels are straight and aligned with the nail.
7. Cut off the excess tabs below the finger to ensure the correct distance between the hand and the bulbs of the CND™ LED lamp.
Step 4
APPLY CND™ PLEXIGEL SHAPER
1. Apply a thin, even layer of CND™ PlexiGel Shaper to the natural nail and seal the free edge after application. Always keep a distance from the nail edge and avoid touching the skin.
2. Harden the layer for 2-3 pulses in the CND™ LED lamp. Use button 1 for this.
3. Remove the form.
4. Harden the nails for one minute with the 2B button.
5. Apply a second layer of shaper to perfect the shape.
a.Fill in all the lower areas. Touch the tip of the brush to the indentation and lift the brush to create a thin line of product. Pull it over the depression and place it on the opposite side. The gel levels itself.
b. Harden as necessary to prevent the gel from running. Use button 1 for this.
6. Repeat the process with the remaining nails and cure them for one minute with button 2B.
Step 5
PERFECT THE SHAPE (optional)
1. If perfecting the shape is required, remove the top, sticky layer with a pad soaked in 99% isopropyl alcohol (Top Finish Cleanser).
2. Buff the surface of the nail by smoothing out any unevenness with a 180 file or a buffer (Boomerang Padded File or Blizzard™ File).
Optional: Use a medium grit diamond bit with ½ speed.
3. Remove dust and clean the nail with 99% isopropyl alcohol (Top Finish Cleanser).
Step 6
APPLY CND™ PLEXIGEL TOP COAT
For sealing and protecting clear model layers or before applying CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish.
1. Gently roll the bottle to mix the contents.
2. Apply one coat of CND™ PlexiGel Protector Top Coat to all five nails and also seal the free edge.
3. Cure for one minute in the CND™ LED lamp using button 3.
4. Lightly wipe the top coat with a lint-free pad soaked in 99% isopropyl alcohol (TopFinish Cleanser) to remove the sticky film.
Step 7
ADD COLOUR (e.g. gel polish)
When using CND ™ SHELLAC™, skip both Protector Top Coat and CND™ SHELLAC™ Base Coat.
1. Shake CND™ SHELLAC™ vigorously to mix.
2. Apply two thin coats of colour to all five nails using the 5-Point Polish method.
3. Cure each layer for one minute in the CND™ LED lamp with the 2S key.
4. Apply one coat of CND™ SHELLAC™ Top Coat to all five nails.
5. Cure for one minute in the CND™ LED lamp using button 3.
6. Lightly wipe off sticky layer with a pad soaked in 99% isopropyl alcohol (Top Finish Cleanser).
7. Apply a drop of SolarOil™ to nourish the nail.
CND™ PRODUCTS REQUIRED
• COOLBLUE™
• OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover
• SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser
• CND™ Files and buffers
• CND™ Forms
• CND PLEXIGEL™ Bonder
• CND PLEXIGEL™ Builder
• CND PLEXIGEL™ Protector Top Coat
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• CND™ LED Lamp
• Towel
• Soap
• Graham Pads
• Nailbrush
• 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (TopFinish Cleanser)
• Cuticle pusher
• Cuticle clippers
• Nail clippers
• Curette
• E-File