SBS: CND™ Stiletto Tips

Use CND™ Pre-Shaped Tips to extend the natural nail to a desired length or correct the appearance of misshapen nails. Enhancements are applied over the tip to complete the service.

STEP 1

P – PERFORM A DRY MANICURE

1. Have the client wash their hands with CND™ SCENTSATIONS™ Hand Wash and running water for 20-30 seconds and towel dry.
2. Massage COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser into the client’s hands.
3. If necessary, remove any existing nail color from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover (OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover) and a plastic-backed lint-free pad.*
4. If necessary, trim the length from each nail, using nail clippers.
5. Shape the free edge of each nail with a fine 240-grit file (Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™).
6.

Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate toward the proximal nail fold (cuticle area) and along each lateral fold (sides of nail) to lift and loosen any cuticle (non-living tissue) from the nail plate.**
7.

Gently guide a curette along the nail plate to remove non-living tissue on the nail.
8.

If necessary, use a manicure nipper to carefully remove any loose pieces of skin or hangnails.

R – REMOVE SHINE

9. Remove shine from the natural nail surface with a fine 240-grit buffer (Koala Buffer™) in the direction of the natural nail growth.
Optional: Use an enhancement prep bit at low speed with very
gentle pressure with E-File.

E & P – ELIMINATE SURFACE CONTAMINANTS AND
P – PURIFY NAIL PLATE LAYERS.

 

10. Thoroughly cleanse and temporarily dehydrate the nail plate layers with SCRUBFRESH™ using a lint-free, plastic-backed pad. Pull back the skin and scrub the nail as if removing red nail polish.

STEP 2

FIT THE TIP

1. The tip should fit easily from sidewall to sidewall, completely
encasing the entire natural nail free edge.

STEP 3

PRE-TAILOR THE TIP

1.

Pre-tailor the tip by removing the corners of the tip from the contact area using scissors or clippers. This will help to make blending the tip
into the nail easier along the sidewalls.
2. Reduce the bulk of the tip by beveling and tapering to a thin edge using a 180-grit file or a medium grit bit for E-File.

STEP 4

APPLY THE TIP

1. Hold the tip between the thumb and forefinger when
applying adhesive.
2.

Apply adhesive in a thin line to the very edge of the underside of the tip and distribute evenly.
3.

Hold the tip to the nail at a 45-degree angle and firmly press the tip to the free edge of the nail to ensure a secure placement until adhesive of choice has set.

STEP 5

SHAPE AND BLEND THE TIP

1.

Cut the tip to the desired length using clippers or scissors.
2.

Shape the extension edge of the tip using a 180-grit file.
3.

Thin and bevel Zone 1 filing from the center of the tip toward the free edge in a one directional stroke.
4. Thin the contact area of the tip and gently blend the remaining tip material from the nail using a 240-grit buffer and a light touch to prevent ghost shadowing and pocket lifting. Be sure the tip is thin, blended and translucent.
5. Remove any excess dust with a disinfectable dust brush.
6.

The tip is now ready for the enhancement overlay of choice.

CND™ PRODUCTS REQUIRED
• COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser
• OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover
• SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser
• CND™ Files and Buffers
• CND™ Stiletto Tips
• CND™ SCENTSATIONS™ Hand Wash

ACCESSORIES/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
• Hand towels
• Plastic-backed, lint-free pads
• Disinfectable dust brush
• Adhesive
• 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Cuticle pusher
• Manicure nippers
• Curette
• E-File*
• Disposable gloves