How To Properly Apply Nail Enamel
NOTE: IT TAKES ABOUT 24 HOURS FOR THE NAIL ENAMEL TO COMPLETELY DRY THOROUGHLY
TO GET THE BEST RESULTS. FOLLOW THESE POLISHING TECHNIQUES....
1. FIRST PREP THE NAIL,CLEAN THE NAIL PLATE(dehydrate). I RECOMMEND CREATIVE SCRUB FRESH NAIL SURFACE CLEANSER. THE KEY HERE IS TO REMOVE ALL OILS FROM THE NAIL PLATE. YOU CAN ALSO USE NAIL ENAMEL REMOVER TO DEHYDRATE THE NAIL PLATE.
note: It is very essential to remove all oils from the nail plate in order to achieve proper adhesion. Failure to dehydrate the nail plate will hinder
the adhesion process including the base coat and nail enamel.
2. APPLY A BASE COAT. I RECOMMEND CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN STICKY BASE COAT.
note: The base coat is a very important step in creating a favorable atmosphere for proper adhesion of nail enamel. It also protects the nail plate from
dark nail enamel which can yellow or darken the nail plate.
3. THE BASE COAT SHOULD BE APPLIED THINLY ON THE NAIL PLATE USING ONE STROKE OF THE BRUSH.
note: Very important to apply one thin coat. The base coat must be applied evenly with one stroke in order to provide a favorable surface for nail enamel application.
4. ALLOW BASE COAT TO DRY 3-4 MINUTES BEFORE APPLYING THE NAIL ENAMEL.
note: Dry time may vary but is necessary before applying the nail enamel.
5. APPLY THE NAIL ENAMEL.I RECOMMEND CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN NAIL ENAMEL. THE NAIL ENAMEL SHOULD BE APPLIED
THINLY, USING THREE QUICK STROKES OF THE BRUSH (LEFT SIDE OF THE NAIL PLATE,RIGHT SIDE THEN
CENTER),THIS GIVES YOU BETTER COVERAGE.
note: Using thin coats eliminate uneven tacky looking nail enamel.
6. ALLOW FIRST COAT OF THE NAIL ENAMEL TO DRY 3-4 MINUTES BEFORE APPLYING A SECOND COAT.
note: Dry time may vary but is necessary before applying the second coat of nail enamel.
7. APPLY A SECOND COAT OF THE NAIL ENAMEL.
note: Use the same application technique as described earlier.
8. SEAL THE NAIL FREE EDGE WITH THE NAIL ENAMEL USING ONE STROKE OF THE BRUSH. CLEAN OFF THE EXCESS.
note: Sealing is a very essential step that helps to eliminate peeling on the free edge. Clean the sidewalls and around the cuticles of excess
nail enamel by applying nail enamel remover on a cotton pad and wrapping it around an orangewood stick. Carefully trace
around the nail to clean off excess.
9. ALLOW NAIL ENAMEL TO DRY 5-7 MINUTES BEFORE APPLYING THE TOP COAT.
note: Dry time may vary but is necessary before applying the top coat.
10. LASTLY, APPLY THE TOP COAT. I RECOMMEND CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN SUPER SHINEY TOP COAT. THIS LAST APPLICATION SHOULD BE APPLIED THINLY, USING ONE STROKE OF
THE BRUSH AND ONLY ONE COAT. ALSO MAKE SURE TO APPLY TOP COAT ACROSS THE FREE EDGE.
note: Very essential step. Top coats help to eliminate chipping on the nail plate and on free edge, gives a perfect shine and protects the nail enamel.
