APPLICATION FOR OVERLAY

This application would be for the client who would only want a thin coat of product over her natural nails.

Preparation

1. Gently push back cuticles.

2. Shape free edge of natural nails to client’s preference e.g. oval or square etc.

3. Lightly buff nails, removing shine.

4. Dust off well with dust brush.

5. Wipe nails with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad, to remove oils, dust and to disinfect.

Connector

1. Making sure nails are completely dry of Prep & Clean.

2. Apply thin layer of Connector over natural nails.  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 (or One component).

Modeling Resin
(Use en Vogue One Component alternatively for this step.)

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.   Make sure to wrap a bead of product along the sides and free edge to seal the edge of the natural nail with product. 

2. Cure in the light.  Repeat on the other hand.

3. DO NOT REMOVE the dispersion film, it ensures proper adhesion to second coat of Modeling Resin.

4. 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

5. Cure in light.  Repeat on other hand.

6. Wipe off the dispersion film with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad.

7. File nails to client’s desired shape.

8. Dust off well with dust brush.

Note: A form may be used to ensure the natural nail is sealed with the product.

Sealer

1. Wipe nails with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad.

2. Dust off with a 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.

5. If product gets on the cuticle remove it before curing in the light. 

6. Cure in the light.  Repeat on the other hand.

7. Wipe off dispersion film with Prep & Clean, using a lint free pad. 

The nails now have a high gloss finish and the overlay is now complete.