Acrylic Gel Application Guide

Please ensure that you are qualified in UV/LED POLYGEL, ACRYLIC GEL OR ACRYGEL application to use this product

ESSENTIALS

Sanitise your hands and your client's hands.
Whenever possible please wear gloves. We recommend completing all nail treatments in gloves to avoid contact of uncured products with skin.
Do not use cuticle softening products or warm water.
Perform a dry manicure by gently pushing back the cuticle area and removing any non living tissue. Use an e-file for this step if you are trained to use one.
Using a 240 grit nail file shape the free edge of the nail.
Using a buffer or a buffing block remove the shine from the entire nail plate.
Remove the dust using a nail brush and cleanse the nail with a lint free wipe and Isopropyl Alcohol solution or a specialised cleanser such as Gellifique® Nail Surface Cleanser in "Malibu Sunset".
Apply sparingly the Gellifique® Acid Free Nail Bonder / Primer to the natural nail and let it air dry. Avoid skin contact. Avoid using on clients with skin sensitivities.

Apply a thin layer of Gellifique® Microcrystal Base Coat and cure for 30 seconds LED or 120 seconds UV.
Squeeze the correct amount of product and "slice it" using an Acrylic Gel Brush / Spatula. Apply the product to the nail bed.
Decant Isopropyl Alcohol Solution into a dappen dish, dip your brush into the liquid and press, pat and smooth the product to shape and form your nail overlay or extension.
Once your structure and shape has been achieved cure with LED for 60 seconds or 120 seconds UV.
Wipe off the inhibition layer with the Gellifique® Nail Surface Cleanser and file the enhancement into the desired shape.
Use a nail brush to remove dust and cleanse again as above.
Continue with the rest of the manicure service. There is no need to apply a base coat for the Gel Polish Colour application.

Sanitise your hands and your client’s hands.
Whenever possible please wear gloves. We recommend completing all nail treatments in gloves to avoid contact of uncured products with skin.
Using a manual file or an e-file (if trained) file away any lifted product and roughen the nail surface using a 180 / 150 grit file. File and shape the nail and cleanse as you would normally to remove product dust.
Apply sparingly the Gellifique® Acid Free Nail Bonder / Primer to the natural nail and let it air dry. Avoid skin contact. Avoid using on clients with skin sensitivities.
Apply a thin coat of Base Coat by Gellifique® to the entire nail surface including the remaining nail enhancement and cure for 60 seconds LED or 120 seconds UV.
The unique, paste - like formula of Gellifique® Acrylic Gel allows application of the product on all 10 fingers and provides unlimited working time.
Squeeze the correct amount of product and slice it using an Acrylic Gel Brush /Spatula. Place the product to the nail bed. Shape and cure as above.
Wipe off the inhibition layer with the Gellifique® Nail Surface Cleanser and file the enhancement into the desired shape.
Use a nail brush to remove dust and cleanse again as above.
Complete the rest of the manicure service. There is no need to apply a base coat for Gel Polish Colour application.

Reduce the nail length
Using a 100 grit manual file or an e-file (if trained) take down the bulk of the product from each nail.
As you reach the natural nail using a lint free wipe cleanse the nail with the Gellifique® Nail Surface Cleanser to reveal any shiny spots where the product still remains.
Finish removing the rest of the product with a buffer to avoid damaging the natural nail.
File and smooth the nail surface with a soft buffer.
Apply cuticle oil

Please note Gellifique® Acrylic Gel is very easy to file so please exercise a great degree of precision during the removal process.
Please use the tools which you have been trained with for product removal.
For a manual file removal we recommend switching from 150 grit nail file to a 180 grit file half way and then down to 240 grit.
Please always exercise your professional judgement and advise your customer on an appropriate nail enhancement treatment depending on the condition of their natural nails.