09/09/2008 by Empire King.

It is important to stir the french gel EVERY TIME you intend to use it. This is because the pigment sinks to the bottom and needs to be lifted up through the gel. We suggest using the flat end of the steel cuticle tool. Rather than stirring the product, fold the mixture bringing the pigment up from the bottom of the pot to the top.

1. Follow the steps on applying the Ultra Bond gel but note that your french will be sandwiched between the two coats of Ultra Bond gel (ensg1).
2. Once you have applied and cured your first coat of Ultra Bond gel, apply your french manicure.
3. The Extreme French (ensg2) should be applied with a #4f sable brush (ensb7). For best results use the squareness of the brush to get the perfect smile line.
4. Apply the french on one hand being careful not no smudge it. Place your client’s hand in the 36w u.v lamp for one minute. If you are using the Soft French (ensg3) you might prefer to apply two coats.
5. Apply your last coat of Ultra Bond gel
6. Finish with a top coat of your clients choice.

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09/09/2008 by Empire King.

It is important to stir the colour gel EVERY TIME you intend to use it; this is because the pigment sinks to the bottom and needs to be lifted up through the gel. We suggest using the flat end of the steel cuticle tool. Rather than stirring the product, fold the mixture in, bringing the pigment up from the bottom of the pot to the top.

1. Make sure you push all the cuticles back with either an orange stick (ensm2) or a steal cuticle tool (ensm6).
2. Use a 100/180 nail file to remove the shine off the natural nail, pay careful attention to the cuticle area. (ensnf20)
3. Apply your tip with the empire nail solution ultra bond resin (ensfr5)
4. Blend and shape nail to perfection, ensure that all 10 fingers are the same length and shape from your perspective and your clients. We recommend a 100/100 grit nail file (ensnf12) Make sure that you are happy with everything as you shouldn’t fiddle with the shape once you have cured your gel.
5. smooth out the tips with a white sanding block (ensnf8)
6. ensure that you do not touch the surface of the nail plate with your finger tips, also ensure that during the procedure your client does not put their hand near their face and keeps the hand you are not working with on the towel so that you can see it.
7. Remove all the dust from the hands and the nail plate with the dusting brush
8. Always work with a piece of Carlton towel (kitchen towel) when you are applying the gel
9. sparingly brush on the non-acidic primer on the nail plate near the cuticle area (enss4)
10. Apply your first coat of colour (choose from our wide range) with a 4f sable gel brush (ensb7), ensure you leave a gap between the cuticle wall and the nail plate only visible to a trained eye, apply the colour from top to bottom , left to right, do not fan your brush and always cap the free edge with gel,
11. Place hand all the way into the 32watt gel lamp (ensg5) and cure for 1 minute
12. You should always apply two- three coats of colour to ensure a solid and non-patch result.
13. Apply two coats of the ultra bond gel as described in Useful tips on the ultra bond gel
14. When you have cured your second coat of gel apply a nail polish straight over the gel either clear pink or white (ensm11_3)
15. When the lacquer has dried ensure that there is nothing underneath the nail (nail shavings for example) and go under each nail with your white sanding block to take the sharp edges off the nail.
16. Apply cuticle oil to all the fingers (enss5) and massage gently into the hands.

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09/09/2008 by Empire King.

The Ultra Bond gel is incredibly adhesive but you still need to follow the basic rules of preparation for a perfect finish.

1. Make sure you push all the cuticles back with either an orange stick (ensm2) or a steel cuticle tool (ensm6).
2. Use a 100/180 nail file to remove the shine off the natural nail, paying careful attention to the cuticle area. (ensnf20)
3. Apply your tip with the Empire Nail Solution Ultra Bond resin (ensfr5)
4. Blend and shape the nail to perfection, ensuring that all 10 fingers are the same length and shape from your perspective and your clients. We recommend a 100/100 grit nail file (ensnf12) Make sure that you are happy with everything as you shouldn’t fiddle with the shape once you have cured your gel.
5. Smooth out the tips with a white sanding block (ensnf8)
6. Ensure that you do not touch the surface of the nail plate with your finger tips. Also ensure that during the procedure your client does not put their hand near their face and keeps the hand you are not working with on the towel so that you can see it.
7. Remove all the dust from the hands and the nail plate with the dusting brush.
8. Always work with a piece of kitchen towel when you are applying the gel.
9. Sparingly brush on the non-acidic primer on the nail plate near the cuticle area (enss4)
10. Apply your first bead of Ultra Bond gel (ensg1) with a #4f gel brush (ensb7)…do not dab your brush. Smooth the gel on from left to right, top to bottom. Do not be scared to work with the gel.
11. Apply the gel to all five fingers and wait about 20seconds for the gel to self-level.
12. Place hand all the way into the 32watt gel lamp (ensg5) and cure for 1 minute.
13. Repeat this with the other hand.
14. For a strong durable result you should always apply at least two coats of the Ultra Bond gel.
15. When you have  cured your second coat of gel apply, a nail polish straight over the gel either clear, pink or white (ensm11_3)
16. When the lacquer has dried, ensure that there is nothing underneath the nail (nail shavings for example) and go under each nail with your white sanding block to take the sharp edges off the nail.
17. Apply cuticle oil to all the fingers (enss5) and massage gently into the hands.

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