Nail Apex Tutorial
Difficulty
Easy
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
Est. $40 / Mani
DipWell price
Est. $3 / Mani
Step 1
- Apply a thin coat of Step 1 Bond. Allow it to dry completely.
Step 2
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base across middle third of nail and immediately dip finger into Base & Finish.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 3
- Carefully paint a second coat of Step 2 Base along upper two thirds of nail and dip into Base & Finish.
Step 4
- Repeat, this time covering the upper three fourths of nail bed.
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Step 5
- Paint a layer of Step 2 Base over entire nail and dip into Base & Finish.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 6
- Paint a layer of Step 3 Activator over the entire nail to harden the Base & Finish. Allow 3-5 minutes to dry.
Step 7
- File and buff nails to your desired shape and thickness.
Step 8
- Add Step 2 Base, leaving a ¼ inch gap at base of nail. Dip into CL-69.
Step 9
- Repeat, this time leaving a ⅛ inch gap at base of nail.
Step 10
- Repeat again, leaving just a tiny line at the base.
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 11
- Add final layer of Base and CL-69 over entire nail.
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base is applied.
Step 12
- Finish nails as usual! Activate, buff, & seal.
PRO TIP: Don't apply more than 2 coats of Sealer as this will prevent even drying & may result in a gummy mani.
Finish!
- Master your mani side view for a flawless nailfie!
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