How To Apply A Dip French Mani
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
1 Hour
Salon price 
est. $60 / Mani
DipWell price
est. $3 / Mani
Step 1
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails
PRO TIP: Make sure you thoroughly prep nails to ensure adhesion & long-lasting wear! Push back cuticles, create a rough texture on the nail plate by filing, and sanitize thoroughly.
Step 2
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip finger into Base & Finish
- Tap finger to rid of loose powder and use a fluffy brush to sweep off excess powder
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 3
- Carefully paint a second coat of Step 2 stopping at the smile line of a traditional French manicure
- Then immediately dip at an angle into Sheer Pink
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 4
- Repeat for more coverage
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Step 5
- Apply a coat of Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
- Allow 3-5 minutes for Activator to dry completely
Step 6
- Buff and shape the edge of the Sheer Pink to create the foundation of a clean smile line
Step 7
- Paint a coat of Step 2 Base onto the rest of the nail & immediately dip into French White
- Tap gently to rid of any loose color dipping powder & gently swipe with a fluffy brush
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 8
- Repeat for more coverage
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 9
- Apply a coat of Step 3 Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
- Allow two minutes for Activator to dry completely
Step 10
- When the blend of powder and liquid has hardened, file nails to the desired shape
- Use a our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails, then use the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 11
- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol, then apply another coat of Step 3 Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid
- Allow 3 minutes for Activator to dry
Step 12
- Apply a coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
PRO TIP: To extend product life, be sure to wipe neck and rims of bottles with alcohol immediately after each set of application. Close caps tightly and store in a cool environment away from heat and direct sunlight. If not cleaned properly, caps may become difficult to open for future use.
Step 13
- Apply a coat of Step 4 Sealer and allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
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