DIPPOWDER APPLICATION WITH LED/UV GEL LIQUIDS. 1. Clean and shape the nails, apply Prep or isopropyl alcohol and let dry.. 2. Working one hand at a time, apply a thin even layer of UV/LED Base Gel and dip nail into the powder or pour the powder onto the nail. Tap off excess powder, gently press down the dip or glitter if needed, clean Inlight of an increase in skin cancers and nail damage over the years, the AAD released their healthy nails guide to keep your tips safe. "The use of UV light in nail salons has increased substantially, especially with the advent of gel manicures that require UV light for activation," NYC Board Certified Dermatologist MD Dr. Rachel Nazarian says. Makesure you avoid your skin and cuticle when applying gel. It is not advisable to get gel on your skin, so avoid this where possible. If you do get any on your skin, simply wipe it away with cleanser before curing. Gel polish is NOT nail polish – it will not simply peel off once cured/dried. It will stay on your skin, and most likely cause Geta bottle of 100 percent acetone and a glass bowl. Break the seal off the top coat with a light grit file. Soak the nails in acetone for about three minutes. Gently scrape the jelly-like 2 Work the chrome powder into the nail in a single brushing motion. Pressing down slightly, start at the cuticle and work towards the end of the nail. Make sure that the entire nail is covered with powder, using multiple strokes if needed. [9] 3. Rub the chrome powder across the nail with the applicator. Holdthe dryer's nozzle a few pinches away from your hands, and aim the airflow at your nails, for a few seconds at a time, until nails feel dry. Boost drying time with quick-dry drops or sprays Aaronpreps natural nails for gel extensions by first cleaning the nails, trimming the cuticles, and filing. "You have to make sure the nails are free of oil by wiping with alcohol or the gel won Animportant aspect of using the L&P system is the mix ratio, that is the amount of liquid monomer to polymer powder that is used. Too much or too little polymer powder, or too much or too little liquid monomer, can create a nail coating that is too weak or too brittle. There is another type of liquid monomer used in some budget salons, and 0QNmH.