How To Encapsulate Floral & Gold
Difficulty
Moderate
Time required
45 Minutes
Salon price 
est. $57 / Mani
DipWell price
est. $7 / Mani
Step 1
- Apply a coat of Step 1 Bond to all fingernails
Step 2
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip entire finger at an angle into color acrylic of choice
- 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
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip accent nail into Base & Finish to create a strong foundation
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
Step 4
- Repeat color application on the solid color nails
PRO TIP: Avoid getting the product onto cuticles, powder will pick up wherever Base if applied
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Step 5
- Carefully paint another thin coat of Step 2 Base on the entire nail plate, avoiding the cuticle, where you will be placing the gold & dried flowers
- Dip the tip of a toothpick or nail art applicator into Step 2 Base and quickly use the toothpick or nail art applicator to carry over nail art, placing on top of the Step 2 Base laye
PRO TIP: Use the toothpick or nail art applicator to press down any petals or gold leaf that are sticking up
Step 6
- Paint a thin coat of Step 2 Base and immediately dip finger at an angle 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 7
- Apply Step 3 Activator onto the nail and allow a few minutes for powder to harden
- Then use our coarse grit buffer to even out the preferred thickness of the nails and the 240 grit buffer to smooth the nail surface
Step 8
- Wash hands and nails thoroughly or wipe with alcohol
PRO TIP: Make sure nails are completely dry before moving to the next step!
Step 9
- Apply another coat of Activator and allow 3-4 minutes for Activator to completely dry
Step 10
- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
PRO TIP: Brushes may harden or pick up color powder during application. Simply switch them between Brush Softener for easy cleaning & workability.
Step 11
- Apply a coat of Sealer in quick thin strokes
- Allow 3 minutes for nails to dry
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