FULL COVER DECALS:
Cut out the images you want on your nails big enough to completely cover each nail.
Prep and shape your nails as usual, and apply a gel base coat . color coat optional.
Optional: apply a coat of transfer gel and cure. (helps the decal stick)
With tweezers, Soak the decals one at a time in ROOM TEMPERATURE or WARM water for 10-20seconds. You will see them start to separate from the backing. Dab the decal gently on paper towel to remove water., Carefully slide the decals off and place on the nail where you want it. gently rub it flat to all edges.
Tip: My decals are stretchy!! Gently pull the edges over and down around the edge of the nail. *Notes: 1. this can only be done if you did not use transfer gel 2. White base decals do not stretch like the full colored ones do, transfer gel highly recommended for white based decals.
Using a nail brush dipped in acetone, carefully remove the excess decal from the cuticle/sidewall areas. Using a 240 Grit nail file, carefully remove any excess decal from the free edges of the nail by filing downward. DO NOT use a course grit, the decals will rip.
Recommended: apply a coat of builder gel, ensure all edges are properly capped. Cure and buff out any lumps/bumps.
Apply 1-2 coats of gel top coat.
TRANSPARENT DECALS:
cut out the images you want as close to the graphics as possible.
Prep and shape your nails as usual, and apply a gel base coat .
Apply a light base color, transparent decals will not show up over a dark base color.
Soak the decals one at a time in ROOM TEMPERATURE or WARM water for 10-20 seconds. You will see them start to separate from the backing. dab the decal gently on paper towel to remove excess water. With tweezers, carefully slide the decals off and place on the nail where you want it. gently rub it flat to all edges, ensuring there is no air or water trapped underneath!
Recommended: apply a coat of builder gel, ensure all edges are properly capped. Cure and buff out any lumps/bumps.
Apply 1-2 coats of gel top coat.
*Transparent decals can be used with regular nail polish, but will not preform as well. Full cover decals are not recommended for application with regular nail polish.