Nail enhancement with PLEXIGEL™ Builder over a tip Step-by-Step

An ideal treatment if you want to create a medium to long nail enhancement with superior adhesion and a lasting result of 3+ weeks

Enhancement with Builder over a tip

Step 1

PERFORM A P.R.E.P MANICURE

Step 2

TIP APPLICATION

1. Find the right tip size that fits the C-curve of the natural nail. The tip should lie between the side walls of the natural nail and enclose the free edge of the nail.

2. Prepare the contact surface and remove unwanted material with a 100/180-grit file.

Bevel the tip and taper the edge.

Optional: Use a medium grit diamond bit.

3. Place the glue on the contact surface of the tip.

4. Press the tip against the natural nail edge and press firmly against the free edge until it is firmly attached to the natural nail.

5. Cut the tip to the desired length and shape.

6. File the edge of the tip into shape with a 180 file.

7. Blend the tip in zone 1 (from the centre of the tip towards the free edge) in unidirectional filing movements.

8. Blend the contact area of the tips with a 240-grit buffer. File carefully to avoid lifting and air pockets. Make sure the tip is thin and translucent.

9. Remove the dust with a disinfectable dust brush.

Step 3

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 4

APPLY CND™ PLEXIGEL BUILDER

OPTIONAL: For customers with heat-sensitive nails, apply a thin layer of CND™ PlexiGel Shaper to the natural nail and cure for one minute in the CND™ LED lamp with the 2B button.

1. Apply a thin, even layer of CND™ PlexiGel Builder to the natural nail. This layer serves as a primer.

2. Cure for one minute with key 2B.

3. Apply a second coat of Builder to sculpt the shape and appearance. Apply the gel in the vertical centre of the nail and taper it on both sides. Make feathery movements to do this.

a. Use gravity by turning the finger around to further define the apex.

b. Harden as needed to prevent the gel from running and to control the heat sensation on the nail.

4. Cure for one minute with key 2B.

5. 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 indentation and seal it on the opposite side. The gel levels itself.

6. Cure for one minute with key 2B.

Step 5

PERFECT THE FORM (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 bumps 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)

If 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).

REQUIRED CND™ PRODUCTS
• COOLBLUE™ 
• OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover
• SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser
• CND™ Files and buffers
• CND™ Tips
• 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