Using the E.N.S residual gel for an overlay on natural nails

A residual gel is runny and can be great to work with on tips and on natural nails. however, a combination of both the residual gel and ultra bond gel will give you  the best results. This guide is for clients who prefer their natural nails or have grown there set of nails out and are now keeping their natural nails.

1. Prepare your nails so that they are very rough-a 100/100 nail file or 120/240 is best, it is VERY important that there is no shinny bits reflecting back at you from the nail surface. It is also VERY important that your client does not touch her nails after you have prepared them or put them near their face or clothes. It is also important that you do not touch the nail with your skin-this will prevent the moisture from jumping back onto the nail and will ensure a brilliant result! in order for an overlay to work, your client will need a free edge that covers the front of the skin on the finger (so you can see the nails when you turn their hand around) if the nails are too short you may find adhesion problems, this is because the skin is so close to the free edge of the nail that the moisture is transferred rapidly and cannot be totally eliminated-causing lifting. i always recommend that the shorter nails be replaced with tips and the other nails overlay-ed-this will keep your client happy and will save you time having to fix reoccurring problems. When doing a two/three week infill, make sure you buff-away and flatten ANY lifting or it will reoccur and can lead to further problems.If you think a nail needs to be replaced, it probably does. replace it to be sure, remember your clients are a walking advert to your work.
2. DO NOT use primer with the residue gel, this might cause lifting.
3. Apply the gel evenly and generously (if you are seeing fibres and lumps you are painting the gel on too thin) over the nail and ensure you drag it over the free edge and cap the free edge (running your gel brush over the front of the free edge) try not to fan your gel brush
4. Place the hand in a 36w gel lamp for 1 minute and while it is curing apply the gel to the second hand.
5. You are now ready to use the ultra bond gel.
6. Apply the ultra bond gel as directed, apply extreme french or soft french if desired, then finish off with a polish of your choice.

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