12/10/2008 by Empire King.

Empire nail solutions will soon be launching our new improved residual soak off gel system, having being tested and tried on some of the toughest nails we have ever come across, they came back after 3 weeks perfectly intact and with no lifting, this system will be a wipe off system and can be soaked off with  no buffing, you have told us what you wanted and now you have got it!!!!

The gel is due to arrive in November-check site for details!

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12/10/2008 by Empire King.

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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12/10/2008 by Empire King.

Tips on using the E.N.S extreme french

1. After you have applied and cured your first coat of ultra bond you are ready to apply the extreme french
2. use a #4f flat sable hair gel brush
3. ensure you stir the pot before every application, this will bring the colour pigments from the bottom of the pot to the top.
4. apply your french from the left hand side of the free edge to the right. do not fan your gel brush. Try not to paint the gel on too thick.
5. after you have painted all 5 fingers, insert the hand into a 36watt lamp and cure for two minutes. check to see that the hand is all the way into the light to ensure successful curing of all the nails.
6. paint the last coat of ultra bond gel,finish with a pink or white top coat for  smooth finish.

Common Problems and solutions.

1. The french is not drying on some of the fingers - Make sure the hand is all the way in the lamp and that the fingers are slightly apart so that the u.v. light can reach every angle. If this does not work you may want to check that all your bulbs are working. U.v bulbs work very hard and need replacing every 6 months to ensure maximum efficiency of your gel lamp, they might need replacing
2. I am getting little round bumps on my french after i have taken it out the lamp- This is simply a case of applying the french too thick, try using the gel a little more sparingly, to get rid of the bumps file very gently with your nail file and continue applying your last coat of E.N.S ultra bond.
3. I am getting gel holes and sliding of the french-there is moisture on the nail, never touch the nails with you skin and never let your clients put there hands near there face before you apply ANY gel. This is very very important, i always ask them to place the hand I’m not busy with on the towel or in the lamp so that i can see it at all times. Moisture on the nail will cause serious gel holes.

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