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Acrylic nails

Acrylic or porcelain nails are used to beautify hands, lengthen natural nails and correct bad habits.

Indicated in cases of onychophagia, nail trauma. It is a treatment used to beautify and correct natural nails.

1. The professional should wash her hands with the Antibacterial Purifying Soap.
2. Disinfect the work material with the Hygienic Preparation Solutionas well as the client’s hands.
3. Apply the Cuticle Softener for artificial nails on cuticles. With the help of the orange stick or the Cuticle Separator Brush, remove the cuticle.
4. File the nail plate to open the longitudinal channels and mechanically degrease the nail so that the product adheres better. Do this with the Blue padded file 120/240.
5. Apply the Artificial Nail Prep to dehydrate.
6. Once dry, apply the Primer o Bonder with the help of the Brush Nº 0 on the nail, avoiding touching the skin. The Primer or Bonder performs a chemical degreasing on the natural nail.
We can perform the nails:
TIPS: select the appropriate tip, adapting it perfectly to the sides of the nail and cover 1/3 of the natural nail. Adhere the tip with the glue. Cut the tip with the Tip Cutter. Apply the Tip Thinner with the help of a cotton swab on the junction to facilitate the filing of the junction and to remove the excess glue. Use the blue padded file.
MOULDS: Take the mold by the last phalanx of the index fingers of each hand. Adapt the mold to the central part of the natural nail, below the free edge. Fit the sides and finally move the sides of the mold until it is aligned with the curvature of the natural nail. Do not release the mold until the nail is finished.
7. Apply again, the Primer or Bonder only on the natural nail.
8. In a godet pour Porcelain Powder of the desired color. In another godet, apply Sculpting Liquid halfway.
9. Make the nails with the Brush No. 10. Moisten the brush in the Sculpting Liquid and take a porcelain ball.
10. Apply the mixture at the junction and apply the product all over the free edge and sides and move it slightly towards the center of the nail. Before it dries, apply another bead again and move it towards the cuticle and blend with the first one. Press the mixture.
11. Allow to dry.
12. File the nail:
With the Black fine file 100/100
With the 100/180 gray padded file, shape the nails, making the nail look natural.
Finish with the taco file or the Flash-finisher, so as not to leave imperfections.
Apply Special Oil for Porcelain, to moisturize, nourish and give flexibility to the nail, with a light massage.
Polish with the 3 thickness file, Mambo file or extra shine taco file.
13. Apply Sensitive Cuticle Gel to the cuticles and sides of the nail to moisturize and soothe the area with a light massage.
14. Advise the client to wash his hands to remove the dust residues caused by the filing.
15. Glaze or decorate according to the client’s taste. Apply the Ultra Fast Drying Sprayto accelerate the drying of the nail polish.
16. Recommend daily use of Sensitive Cuticle Conditioner or Dry Cuticle Conditioner as maintenance.