Gel Nail Polish Prep

Have your clients wash hands and dry their hands thoroughly.

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

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

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

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

Pro Tip: Scrub nails well with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution, changing nail wipes every 2-3 nails. Nails should appear slightly matte once cleansed. For clients with oily nail plates or who experience service wear issues cleanse with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution and BondAid pH Balancing agent one hand at a time. (Reference steps 8 and 9)

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

Lightly buff the surface of the nail, referencing the grit chart in the attached PDF. Focus on the perimeter of the nail around the cuticle line and sidewall

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

Apply a layer of BondAid to each nail. Allow to dry.