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1. Prep your nails as usual - push back cuticles, buff shine off the surface of your nail, and shape your free edge.
2. Cleanse nail plate with rubbing alcohol using a lint free pad to remove all dust residue.
3. Apply a thin coat of Base Gel over your entire nail, capping your free edge. Cure for 60 seconds in LED lamp or 2 minutes in UV lamp.
4. Apply a thin layer of your gel color, keeping your application even, and cap your free edge. Cure for 60 seconds for LED lamps, 2 minutes for UV.
5. Repeat color application until desired opacity is reached.
6. Topcoat your manicure using any of our 3 topcoats: Diamond Gel Topcoat, No-Wipe Topcoat, or Matte Topcoat. Cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp, or 2 minutes under the UV lamp.
7. Apply cuticle oil to help ensure a long-lasting manicure!
PRO TIP: Apply cuticle oil every day to keep your nails and cuticles happy and hydrated - you’ll be surprised at how much this will help your manicure last!
1. Prep your nails by pushing back cuticles, lightly buffing the nail surface, and washing your hands to remove any oils or dust.
2. Apply a thin and even layer of base gel to the entire nail, avoiding the cuticle. Cure for 60 seconds if using LED- or 2 minutes for UV-Lights. The base gel will remain tacky even after being cured, avoid touching this area to get the best adhesion.
3. Apply another layer of base gel to the entire nail, avoiding the cuticle. Dip your nail flat into your selected powder. Use a wooden pusher to fix any imperfections, then cure for 60 seconds if using LED- or 2 minutes for UV-Lights.
4. Brush off any excess powder and repeat the process until you reach your desired coverage.
5. Finish the manicure by adding 2 coats of our Diamond Gel Topcoat. Cure for 60 seconds if using LED- or 2 minutes for UV-Lights.
1. Complete your manicure as usual, stopping after shaping, but before top coat.
2. Apply an even layer of Base Gel over your nails.
3. Cure for 60 seconds in LED, 2 minutes in UV.
4. Wipe off the sticky layer before painting your design on - it can make your design blur a little! (Don’t wipe off sticky layer if using gel liners as a full coverage gel color).
5. Cure for 60 seconds in LED, 2 minutes in UV.
6. Optional: For extra protection, apply and cure one more layer of base gel over your design.
7. Using your favorite Peppigel Gel Top Coat, apply a thin, even layer, and cure for 60 seconds in LED, 2
Prep as usual - push back cuticles, lightly buff shine off nail plate, and file nail to desired shape. Remove any dust by wiping with an alcohol wipe or acetone.
Dip Powder option:
1. Apply thin layer of base gel over entire nail, cure fully (60 seconds LED or 2 minutes UV)
2. Cured gel will be tacky - avoid touching this sticky layer as dirt and oils can affect how well additional layers adhere!
3. Apply another thin layer of base gel evenly over your entire nail bed.
4. Before curing, gently dip nail into chrome powder (or lightly lay nail down flat into powder). Use an orange stick or toothpick to clean up around your cuticles, and then cure fully in the lamp.
5. After curing, use a stiff brush to dust off extra powder.
6. Repeat gel base-powder-cure-dust off until desired coverage is reached.
7. If needed, lightly file free edge. If you keep your gel base liquid application thin and even, you should not have any buffing or filing to do on the surface of your nail. Having a slightly rough surface will help your final gel layers stay put!
8. To finish manicure, apply a final layer of base gel - without adding any powder - and fully cure.
9. Apply thin layer of gel top coat, and fully cure (60 seconds LED or 2 minutes UV).
10. For top coats that have a sticky layer: Use Isopropyl Alcohol or Gel Nail Cleanser to wipe away any sticky layer after curing.
Chrome Option:
1. Apply base color following steps 1-8 of the gel method listed above (alternately: use regular dip liquids to apply a base color, activate, and shape nail. Apply a layer of base gel over dip manicure and cure fully)
2. Using your Peppi No Wipe Top Coat, paint an even layer over your cured base coat, being sure to allow your liquid to level out as much as possible, then cure for 45-60 seconds.
3. Dip your nail into the chrome powder, and using your finger or a makeup sponge, rub the powder into the cured top coat.
4. Use a soft brush to dust off extra chrome powder.
5. Encapsulate your chrome in another layer of top coat (you may apply an additional layer of chrome if more coverage is needed), fully cure for 60 seconds.
6. Enjoy your mirror-finish chrome nails!
1. Prep your nails as usual - push back cuticles, buff shine off the surface of your nail, and shape your free edge.
2. Cleanse nail plate with rubbing alcohol using a lint free pad to remove all dust residue
3. Apply a thin coat of Base Gel over your entire nail, capping your free edge. Cure for 60 seconds in LED lamp or 2 minutes in UV lamp.
4. Apply a thin layer of your gel color, keeping your application even, and cap your free edge. Cure for 60 seconds for LED lamps, 2 minutes for UV.
5. Repeat color application until desired opacity is reached.
6. Top coat your manicure using any of our 3 top coats: Diamond Gel Topcoat, No-Wipe Topcoat, or Matte Top Coat… Cure for 60 seconds for LED, 2 minutes for UV.
7. Apply cuticle oil to help ensure a long-lasting manicure!
PRO TIP:
Apply cuticle oil every day to keep your nails and cuticles happy and hydrated - you’ll be surprised at how much this will help your manicure last!
For added strength or to build an apex, apply 2-4 layers of clear dip powder using your preferred method of application - dip liquids, or gel method.
