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APPLICATION FOR FILLS/FRENCH FILL
A fill is recommended every 3-6 weeks, depending on the client’s nail growth and how aggressive a client may be with their nails. A maintenance consultation with your client is recommended to ensure a client is informed on the proper care of their nails.
French fills are very similar to a fill application, except you use the French Modeling or Ultra White Fill on the extension for a more permanent French Manicure.
Preparation
1. Gently push back cuticles.
2. Lightly buff nails, removing shine.
3. Reshape entire nail (curve and length).
4. If preparing for a French Fill, file or drill down a “ledge” from the natural nails’ smile line to the end of the free edge. This will prevent you from filing all the French Modeling Resin off when shaping the nail.
5. Carefully file away any loose product as it may pose a potential risk for lifting.
6. Dust off well with a dust brush.
7. Wipe nails with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad, to remove oils, dust and to disinfect.
8. Apply forms, if applicable.
Note: The use of a form/forms may be necessary when doing a fill to even out the shape or length to be made more uniform. Also, when you need to reinforce any side, due to cracks or too much exposure of the natural nail.
Connector
1. Make sure nails are completely dry of Prep & Clean.
2. Apply thin layer of Connector over entire nail. Nails should NOT be shiny and should have a textured look. If product gets on the cuticle, remove it before curing in the light.
3. Cure in the light. Repeat on the other hand.
4. DO NOT REMOVE the dispersion film, it ensures proper adhesion to Modeling Resin.
French Modeling or Ultra White Fill (For French Fill)
1. Apply a small amount of French Modeling Resin or Ultra White Fill on to the free edge. Start at the smile line and extend completely over the free edge, filling in the “ledge”.
2. Using a clean, dry brush, keep the bush flat to the natural nails smile line; create a crisp “French” smile line.
3. Cure in the light. Repeat on the other hand.
4. DO NOT REMOVE the dispersion film, it ensures proper adhesion to Modeling Resin.
Modeling Resin
1. Apply twice: First application, use a pea size amount of Modeling Resin on your sculpting brush. Roll it gently, onto the stress point of the nail (approx. middle of the nail). Keeping your brush parallel with the nail, above the product, roll it side to side down towards the free edge. You should always have a “bead” of product between the nail and your brush. 2. Make sure to cover the edges and the ends.
3. Cure in the light. Repeat on the other hand.
4. DO NOT REMOVE the dispersion film, it ensures proper adhesion to second coat of Modeling Resin.
5. Second application should be rolled on to stress area pushing down to the cuticle and brushing product back to free edge. Always use a push and roll motion with the brush. Keep product thin around cuticle area and free edge. If product gets on the cuticle remove it before curing in the light. 1
6. Cure in light. Repeat on other hand.
7. Wipe off the dispersion film with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad.
8. File nails to client’s desired shape.
9. Dust off well with dust brush.
Sealer
1. Wipe nails with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad.
2. Dust off with dust brush, to remove any lint (optional).
3. Make sure nails are completely dry and clean.
4. Apply thick layer (polish consistency) of Sealer with light strokes. If product gets on the cuticle remove it before curing in the light.
5. Cure in the light. Repeat on the other hand.
6. Wipe off dispersion film with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad.
The nails now have a high gloss finish and the fill is now complete.
One thick layer may generate too much heat, and the Modeling Resin may be too thick around the cuticle (reason for lifting).
1 One thick layer may generate too much heat, and the Modeling Resin may be too thick around the cuticle (reason for lifting).