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Instruction - NSI Builder In A Bottle

Builder in a Bottle - A Hard Gel System in a Bottle, with the strength you expect from a Gel System. Builder In A Bottle is a LED and UV curable hard gel system that you can use to extend the nail, natural nail overlays and more.

NATURAL NAIL PREP

  1. Spray your hands and clients’ hands with Purify and gently massage. Push back the cuticle and gently remove shine with a Endurance 180/240 Grit Buffer. Using a Nail Wipe saturated with Nailpure Plus. Press and rub into natural nail.
  2. If extensions are desired, adhere the tip or fit form at this time.
  3. Apply Essential Bond to the natural nail. Remove the brush from the bottle and wipe along the edge of the bottle, then brush onto two natural nails. Re-dip the brush and repeat the process until the nails are coated. Allow to dry for one minute. They will not appear chalky white.
  4. Before you begin sculpting your enhancement, apply an even layer of Essential Base Coat, this thin layer will ensure that proper bonding and adhesion will occur for the subsequent layers. Cure in Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 30 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.

NATURAL NAIL OVERLAY OR TIP & OVERLAY

  1. After proper nail prep, open your Builder in a Bottle (your choice of color) and brush down the gel onto the nail plate. Place the gel near the cuticle line, allowing room for your margin, and pull product forward towards the free edge. Be sure to cover the body of the nail with a thin even coverage of the gel. Cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
  2. Do not remove the tacky dispersion layer. Check the nail from all angles to ensure proper apex placement. Apply another thin layer of Builder in a Bottle to the upper arch. This will ensure a strong nail and reinforce the structure of the enhancement. Cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Use a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse to remove the tacky dispersion layer.
  3. Refine file using your Endurance 180/240 Grit Buffer. Check for proper design and apex placement. File the nail so it is smooth, balanced and attractive following the curvature of the nail. Remove excess dust with your Plush Brush. Use a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse to remove any dust that may be hiding in the side walls.
  4. Apply a Top Coat and cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 30 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Condition the cuticle and surrounding skin with Nurture Oil.

SCULPT (TIP OR FORM)

  1. After proper nail prep, open your Builder in a Bottle (your choice of color) and brush down the gel onto the nail plate. Place the gel near the cuticle line, allowing room for your margin, and pull product forward towards the free edge. Stretch the gel to pull over tip or form to create extension. Be sure to cover the body of the nail with a thin even coverage of the gel. Cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
  2. Do not remove the tacky dispersion layer. Apply a second thin coat of Builder in a Bottle. Be sure to cover the body of the enhancement with a thin even coverage of the gel. Cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
  3. Do not remove the tacky dispersion layer. Check the nail from all angles to ensure proper apex placement. To reinforce the structure of the enhancement, you will need to apply a layer of Builder in a Bottle to the upper arch. Cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Use a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse to remove the tacky dispersion layer.
  4. Refine file using your Endurance 180/180 Grit File. Check for proper design and apex placement. File the nail so it is smooth, balanced and attractive following the curvature of the nail. Remove excess dust with your Plush Brush. Use a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse to remove any dust that may be hiding in the side walls. 5. Apply Color or a design, or finish the nail with your choice of top coat. Condition the cuticle and surrounding skin with Nurture Oil.

APPLICATION OF GEL POLISH

  1. Choose the Gel Polish that you would like to apply to your finished enhancement. Be sure to shake well before using.
  2. Apply a thin layer of Gel Polish to your enhancement surface. Brush down in a nail polish like stroke. Ensure to coat nail evenly. Cure in your Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 30 sec LED or UV for 2 minutes.
  3. Repeat color application for more opaque coverage.
  4. Apply a Top Coat to the entire surface. Cure in the Dual Cure Lamp, LED for 30 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Remove the tacky dispersion layer using a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse. Condition the cuticle and surrounding skin with Nurture Oil.