Nail Prep

I've been asked to explain what I mean when I say 'prepping the nail' so here are the steps to get a perfectly prepared nail for any coating from polish to acrylic/gel/fibreglass.

1. Apply cuticle remover lotion to cuticles AND nail and allow to work for 2 minutes.

2. Using a nail dual tool such as the one pictured, gently push back your cuticle and scrape pterygium from the nail bed, pterygium is a thin membrane of skin that grows over your nail.

3. Wipe nails clean with isopropyl alcohol.

4. Using a 150 grit file or a white nail block remove the shine from your nails making sure there are no shiney bits left anywhere on the nail but especially at the cuticle, do this gently so as not to damage the nail.

5. Wipe again with isopropyl alcohol.

You should be left with a matte chalky finish to the nail and it is now ready for your chosen application.

Hope this helps!

JoJo