Gel Sculpting - Step by Step

[jb100680]

Prepare the natural nail. Apply an adhesive layer with clear gel. LED cure 30 seconds
Fit the form

Sculpt a clear extension with clear builder gel. Flash cure (10 seconds). Pinch the nail and use the clamp to hold the shape, full cure.



Apply a mix of sheer pink and cover pink to build the structure of the nail. Flash cure, pinch the nail and fix the shape with the clamp for a full cure.



File and Shape



Using Gel Polish, paint your smile line in 2 coats.

Glue some stones and apply gel top coat. Finished

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Great - Thank you for posting!!!!

[jb100680]

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions

[toes2do]

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions

That was fabulous, is that the tool you need to do stilettos?

[jb100680]

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions

That was fabulous, is that the tool you need to do stilettos?

Thank you! Do you mean the clamp? No you don't need it to do stilettos. It just helps hold the shape so the nail doesn't flatten out while curing.

Also, these are almonds, not stilettos

[toes2do]

Thank you, I know they are not stilettos but im interested in learning how to do them and i've never tried before because I dont have that demographic of clients that wear them. However I still want to learn how to do them and I was told that there is a tool to use when doing the stilettos and I just thought that was it. Is that the same tool to use or is there a different one?

[jb100680]

There are also several tweezer type tools on the market. Look up young nails magic wand for an example.

[scotchtapeandrhinestones]

Did you purchase that clamp you used in the US? I haven't been able to find one like that

[jb100680]

I bought it from odyssey at premiere Orlando.

[NailTech.com]

You can see/purchase the tool here:


http://www.nailtech.com/odyssey/acrylic-...-9_12.html

[toes2do]

Thanks