Gel Nails Tutorial This nail tutorial has been kindly submitted by Deborah Jacklin from Just Nailz.
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Gel Nails TutorialDeb has provided this tutorial to demonstate how to do full sculpting using Akzentz Gels, she has also provided some fantastic 'before and after' pictures to show what can be achieved by a good nail technician with a little effort.
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Gel Nails Tutorial
Step 1 | Step 1.My first step is to prepare the nails by pushing back the cuticles using a stainless steel pusher/scraper, and then removing secondary skin from the nail plate. Next I spray the surface of all 10 nails with Nail Prep, let dry and then use Affixit, non-acid primer. Let dry for 1 minute. |
Step 2 | Step 2.
Apply your forms of choice, and then apply akzentz Bonding Gel to all 10 nails, and cure for 2 minutes in a 9-watt UV light system. |
Step 3 | Step 3.
Now, apply your akzentz White Builder Gel to the free edge of the nail. You can create a beautiful smile line with this white gel as the consistency is such that it doesn’t run, yet is self levelling and easy to work with. I like to use a #4 filbert shaped synthetic brush for the application as I find it gives me great control. If desired, you can “swipe” the smile line with your clean brush to correct or refine the smile. Freeze for 10 seconds. If you are using 2 gels lights as I do, alternate from hand to hand so no time is lost in the “freezing” process. Complete all 10 nails in this manner. |
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Carefully apply your akzentz Clear (or Pink) Trilite Gel to all 10 nails using a #6 akzentz synthetic gel brush, once again, you may freeze and alternate hands until all 10 nails are completed. Ensure that you keep your gel off the cuticle and sidewall tissue. Set your UV gel light to a 2 minute cure, and cure for 2 minutes. Remove forms and continue to cure for another 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure that the whites are fully cured right through to the underside of the free edge. Remove sticky surface residue using a lint free square and akzentz lemon scent Gel Cleaner. |
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Using a white washable 100/180 grit file, I now file the sidewalls straight, and establish my free edge shape on all 10 nails. Next I use my KUPA3000 efile and lightly smooth the top surface of the nail and also ensure that the gel is FLAT to the nail around the cuticle and sidewall areas. I use a medium sanding band on my mandrel for this. Remember to check the nails from all angles to ensure a perfect shape. Remove dust with a clean, dry washcloth, or you can use acetone or 99% alcohol on a lint free square, if you prefer a wet wipe. |
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Using your #6 filbert brush, apply a medium layer of akzentz Clear Top Gloss. Apply top gloss as close to the cuticle and sidewalls as possible, without touching. Cure for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove sticky surface with a clean lint free square saturated in Gel Cleaner. Finish with akzentz Nail & Cuticle oil. |
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Finished Nails
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Finished Nails
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