Ugly Duckling Sculpting Gel Application Steps

by Canada Nails August 27th, 2024

UGLY DUCKLING PREMIUM SCULPTING GEL

UD Premium Sculpting Gel is specifically formulated with all levels of nail artist in mind. From beginner to advanced, and everyone in between, we're sure you'll find a Sculpting Gel shade and viscosity that works for you!

Ugly Duckling self-leveling hard gels are designed for effortless sculpting. Extra strong adhesion, superior durability and low odor make these gels ideal for salon, spa or home-studio use.

UD Premium Sculpting Gel line offers 4 different viscosities: Medium, Medium/Thick, Thick and Very Thick.

With so many options, you can easily create salon-friendly styles or push the boundaries with competition worthy sets using this hard gel system.

UGLY DUCKLING PREMIUM SCULPTING GEL

all information based on using Ugly Duckling gel lamp.

ugly duckling self-leveling hard gels are designed for effortless sculpting
HEMA-free
extra strong, and tough high shine
clear products are always stronger than pigmented ones.
for maximum strength with any product, use your colors cosmetically, and cap them with clear.
fast 60 -90 second cure
odorless
strong, flexible, maximum adhesion
self-leveling

UGLY DUCKLING SCULPTING GEL APPLICATION STEPS:

Have your client thoroughly wash & dry their hands (we recommend an oil free soap).
This will help remove any oils, lotions, etc. Lightly push back the proximal fold with our Ugly Duckling PUSHEE, and complete your dry manicure with your choice of cuticle tools.
Etch the nail plate with our Ugly Duckling Medium Zebra File. If you prefer using our e-file, a medium sanding band works great!
Remove all dust with your DUSTEEZ dust brush. Do not use a cleanser that contains oil.
ï»¿Apply Ugly Duckling Prep to all 10 fingers.
ï»¿Apply Ugly Duckling Primer to all 10 fingers. (If you are using Premium Fit Tips, apply Primer after applying the tips.)
ï»¿Apply Ugly Duckling Tips or Forms.
ï»¿Apply a "scrub-on" layer of Clear sculpting gel or Clear Build-a-Base and fully cure. This layer acts as an additional bonding layer.
ï»¿Apply slip layer, do not cure. The slip layer will help the product to self level making application and shaping easier. Sculpt your nail. You may choose to do all 4 fingers and cure, or you may apply 1 finger at a time and alternate hands, freeze curing (5-10 second cure) in between.If you are freeze curing, you will need to do a final cure after each layer is applied. Your final cure is 2-3 minutes UV, or 60-90 seconds LED. The gel color and thickness will make a difference. If it is under-cured, you may experience lifting, breakage, or a dull finish. You may also run the risk of exposure to uncured product, which could result in contact dermatitis.
Remove inhibition layer with Gel Cleanse. File, and finish with your choice of Ugly Duckling Tacky Top or No Wipe Top coat for a high shine top gloss, or UD Matte for a velvety, matte finish. You can apply it right over your roughly filed, dust-free surface. If you choose to finish with Ugly Duckling Gel Polish or Color Gel, you will need to finish file with Ugly Duckling Medium Zebra File. If you prefer to use a buffer, our Ugly Duckling Coarse Buffer will work fine, as long as it is new and not worn. If you prefer using our e-file, a medium sanding band works great

Product Details

CLEAR available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM
CURE: 60 SECONDS
crystal clear building/sculpting gel
UV/LED cure
use as a base before your colors to avoid staining the natural nail and for maximum adhesion of solid gel colors
cap your art or create a full sculpt nail
one-step, self-leveling
maximum adhesion

THICK CLEAR available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: THICK
CURE: 60 SECONDS
crystal clear building/sculpting gel
UV/LED cure
crystal clear, thick viscosity ideal for sculpting long extensions; works great for salon-style enhancements, too!
stays in place while sculpting, softly self-levels to minimize filing.
maximum adhesion

THICKEST CLEAR available in 15ml | 50 ml

VISCOSITY: VERY THICK
CURE: 60 SECONDS
crystal clear building/sculpting gel
UV/LED cure
crystal clear, very thick viscosity ideal for sculpting long extensions or competition nails; works great for salon-style enhancements, too!
stays in firmly in place while sculpting, very subtly self-levels.
maximum adhesion

PINK available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
create a pinker, more uniform nail bed color
clear based pink sculpting gel
semi-transparent gel, beautiful for french, fades or full sculpt
UV/LED cure
self-levelling

FU FU available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
camouflage pink to create elongated nail beds and cover irregularities or simply enjoy the color for french, fade or full sculpt
UV/LED cure
self-levelling

FAIR-Y FUFU available in 5ml | 15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: VERY THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
thicker viscosity gel with a full coverage shade that is slightly softer in color than our traditional Fufu gel
designed for extreme shapes and competition nails
UV/LED cure

NATURAL MILKY WHITE available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM
CURE: 90 SECONDS
SEMI-SHEER
used for one color overlay, baby boomers or a natural french
UV/LED cure
self-levelling

WHITE available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM/THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
pure white gel for creating a crisp clean smile line or dramatic baby
boomer
UV/LED cure
self-levelling

EXTREME WHITE available in 15ml only

VISCOSITY: VERY THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
specifically formulated with extreme shapes and competition nails in mind
UV/LED cure
stable building/sculpting gel

ROSEWATER available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDSSEMI-SHEER
semi-sheer shade used for one color overlay, baby boomers or a natural french
UV/LED cure
stable building/sculpting gel
medium-thick viscosity gently self levels as you work

MILKY PEACH available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM/THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
opaque milky peach shade used for one color overlay, baby boomers or pair with one of our white gels for a beautiful french
UV/LED cure
self-levelling

SOFT CORAL available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM/THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
used for one color overlay, baby boomers or pair with one of our white gels for a beautiful french
UV/LED cure
self-levelling

ROSEWOOD available in 5ml |15ml | 50ml

VISCOSITY: MEDIUM/THICK
CURE: 90 SECONDS
OPAQUE
the warmest nude in our sculpting gel line, great for one color overlay. baby boomers or classic french
UV/LED cure
self-levelling