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Instruction - NSI Rubber Base

Rubber Base - A foundation gel like no other. You can extend and strengthen the natural nail, with the ease of applying gel polish. Once you finish applying rubber base, you have the perfect base for your nail art creations. Paint it with gel polish for a polished look or use 3D embellishments to wow a client. The Possibilities Are Endless.

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

  1. Open your Rubber Base (choice of colour) and brush down the gel onto the nail plate as if it were a gel polish. 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. Apply a second thin coat of Rubber Base (choice of colour). 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. Check the nail from all angles to ensure proper apex placement. If necessary, apply a small amount of Rubber Base (choice of colour) 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 Glaze ‘n Go LED or Essential Seal and cure in the Dual Cure Lamp. LED for 30 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Wipe off the tacky dispersion layer using a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse. Condition the cuticle and surrounding skin with Nurture Oil.

SCULPT (TIP OR FORM)

  1. Open your Rubber Base (choice of colour) and brush down the gel onto the nail plate as if it were a gel polish. 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. Apply a second thin coat of Rubber Base (choice of colour). 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. Check the nail from all angles to ensure proper apex placement. To reinforce the structure of the enhancement, you will need to apply a small amount of Rubber Base (choice of colour) 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 Glaze ‘n Go LED or Essential Seal and cure in the Dual Cure Lamp. LED for 30 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Wipe off the tacky dispersion layer using a Nail Wipe saturated with Cleanse. Condition the cuticle and surrounding skin with Nurture Oil.

TO ADD COLOUR

Now that you have your Rubber Base structure built, its timolishe to add a design!
A Polished Look: Apply Polish Pro Gel Polish, or Sina Gel.
Just Go Nude, apply Glaze ‘N Go LED for a pretty nude nail look.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the the shiny shield of Essential Seal with an Endurance 180/180 Grit File.
2. Place the tips of the fingers into a bowl of Soothing Soak Off Remover. This will keep your clients’ hands hydrated and pampered during removal.
3. Continue to file and soak until product is completely removed. The product will go frilly around the edges of the enhancement. When ready it will be soft. Use and orange stick or equivalent tool to peel off the remaining product.

OR

An excellent way to remove to Rubber Base System is to saturate a Nail Wipe with Soothing Soak Off Remover and place on the nail. Then, wrap the finger in aluminum foil and allow body heat to activate the removal.