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    Gel Nail Polish Pro Nail Prep Basics Tutorial

    Prep those nails! Every salon service should start with professional quality nail prep, to ensure nails are clean and free of debris and oils. Clean, well-manicured nails will provide your clients with a high-performing OPI nail service that’s Insta-worthy!

    Step by Step

    1. Step 1

      Have your client wash and dry their hands thoroughly.

    2. Step 2

      Trim nails if needed and shape as desired with a 240-grit nail file.

    3. Step 3

      Gently glide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate, pushing back the proximal fold and loosening cuticle from the nail plate.

    4. Step 4

      Use a cuticle removal tool to remove any remaining cuticle from the nail.

    5. Step 5

      If using an e-file use a diamond cuticle prep bit on a low speed, gently guiding the bit around the perimeter of the side walls and cuticle line.

    6. Step 6

      If necessary, trim away any excess dead skin with a cuticle nipper.

    7. Step 7

      Lightly buff the surface of the nail, referencing the grit chart to the above. Focus on the perimeter of the nail around the cuticle line and sidewalls

    8. Step 8

      Scrub the nail with a nail wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99Cleansing Solution to remove any oil or debris

    9. Step 9

      Apply a coat of Bond Aid to each nail. Allow to dry

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