This will allow new nail growth to show so that your manicure will last longer before needing a fill.
Pay extra attention to buffing the grooves and the cuticle area.
If you don’t already have tips on and you want to add them to lengthen your nails, trim your natural nails down to short length. Use the nail file to smooth the edges.
This cleans and dehydrates the surface of your nails to prepare them for a dip manicure. You don’t want to seal in any bacteria or grime.
If you can’t find a nail tip that is the right size, you can use a nail file to make slight adjustments so that it will fit securely. Pinch the sides of the tips for a few seconds to adhere the tips to curvature of your nail edges. Try not to get resin on your fingers.
Try to apply the resin as evenly and neatly as possible. Focus on creating a clean edge just above the cuticle, since this will be what your powder adheres to. If you’re only doing a fill, and it has been two weeks since your last dip manicure, apply resin to your desired thickness – for instance, three to four coats. No follow-up with powder is necessary. [14] X Research source If you’re doing a manicure to your natural nails or it has been three or more weeks since your last dip manicure, apply one coat of resin only at this point.
Once the nail is dry, use a nail brush to remove the rest of the extra powder over a paper towel. [17] X Research source Do not use a colored powder at this point. If you want to add a color, that will come after applying more resin.
You can repeat this step once more to achieve a slightly thicker and stronger manicure.
Apply the top coat as you would normal nail polish.
If you apply colored polish on top of your manicure, don’t get it on your cuticles. This can cause chipping and lifting of the polish. Also, mix the polish by rolling it between your hands instead of shaking it, so that air bubbles don’t promote chipping. If you use a fan to dry your nails, opt for cool air instead of warm air. Use a blow dryer on the cool setting. Reapply a clear top coat every few days to deter chipping. Massage cuticle oil onto your nails every day, if possible. Use mild soap to wash your hands instead of applying hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is strong and dehydrating, and can eat away at your protective top coat.
