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How to fill Apres Gel-X tips

How to fill Apres Gel-X tips

by Canada Nails

Watch to see how to use Après Soft Gel Builder to extend the life of your Après Gel-X set.

 

Watch to see how to use Après Soft Gel Builder to extend the life of your Après Gel-X set.

  1. Begin by filing of the topcoat and gel polish and some of the bulk of the Après Gel-X tip with and electric nail file using a 5 in 1 bit.
  2. File off any lifted product with the 5 in 1 bit, being sure not to file the natural nail as this will cause damage.
  3. Using a hand file the sidewalls to achieve the desired shape.
  4. Use a cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticles, then using a cuticle bit clean up around the cuticles.
  5. Use a mandrel with a sanding band (Fine) to even out the surface of the Après Gel-X tip to create seamless flush look with the natural nail.
  6. Buff the tips with a 100/180 nail buffer to smooth the surface.
  7. Remove any dust and cleanse the nail with alcohol.
  8. Apply the Après PH Bonder to any natural nail exposed.
  9. Apply Après Non-Acidic Gel Primer to the natural nail.
  10. Apply Après Gel-X Prep to chemically etch the surface of the tip (Scrub in until the surface becomes tacky)
  11. Apply a thin layer of Après Soft Gel Builder, do not cure.
  12. Carefully float a bead of gel from side to side to fill in the growth, taking care to build back the apex to create a proper structure. Being careful not to get any gel on the cuticle. Using the line of site from an overhead to ensure the entire nail is evenly filled in with a smooth surface. Once achieved, Flash cure for 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat for all fingers.
  13. Once all nails have been complete Cure the entire hand for 60 seconds to 2 mins in a LED Lamp

Your Après Gel-X tips should now be filled and now you can finish them with Gel polish and Top Coat!

 For more info on this please visit How to apply Après Gel-X Couleur Gel Polish