Jelly Pink - Gel Polish

1. Prep. Clean nails thoroughly, lightly buff the surface, and remove all oil and residue. Skipping this step is the most common reason gel lifts early.
2. Base coat. Apply a thin, even layer. Cure with your SUNUV lamp.
3. Color. Apply 1-3 thin coats depending on your desired translucency and saturation. Cure between every coat. Avoid thick layers; thin coats cure more completely and wear longer.
4. Top coat. Seal the free edge. Cure.
5. Cuticle oil. Apply after every manicure. Every time.

Cure times range from 60 to 90 seconds depending on your SUNUV lamp model and layer thickness. Your gel is fully cured when the surface is no longer tacky after wiping.

1. Break the seal. Lightly file the top layer of the gel to remove the shine. This lets the acetone penetrate.
2. Soak. Saturate a cotton pad with acetone and press it onto the nail. Wrap each finger in foil to hold it in place.
3. Wait. Leave wrapped for 10-15 minutes. Don't rush this step.
4. Lift. Gently push the softened gel off with a cuticle stick. It should slide off with light pressure.
5. Re-soak if needed. If the gel resists, wrap and soak again rather than scraping or forcing it.
6. Moisturize. Apply cuticle oil and hand cream immediately after removal. Acetone dries skin and nails.

Never peel or pick gel polish off. This is the leading cause of nail damage in gel manicures, and it takes layers of the natural nail with it.