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Acrylic and gel nails course

( for starters )

In this course we will learn to prepare, assemble and maintain the

acrylic and gel nails.
This way you can show off those hands every day.
spectacular and without any added effort.
You'll see how good they look on you! !

Which of the two techniques,

 gel or acrylic, is it better to learn first?

Both techniques create fantastic nails.

Here's what you should keep in mind:

Acrylics have been around for longer and there are generally more customers
for acrylic nails than gel nails. However if there is a good gel professional in
an area, there will be more clients for gel nails in that area.

Gel is a technique that is a little easier to learn than acrylic since it is not
necessary to mix powder and liquid, however many professionals say that
working with acrylics gives them more satisfaction. Acrylic products give off
an odor that you or your family may not like, gels do not give off an odor.

The technique for creating acrylic nails consists of applying the mixture of a
powder and an acrylic liquid on your natural nail or Tip.
This mixture hardens upon contact with air, leaving strong, resistant and
natural-looking nails.
Applying acrylic nails can be a little complicated to learn at first, but with
practice, you will be able to create beautiful and resistant artificial nails
There are different techniques and opinions of specialists, so I will present
several options so that you can decide which one you like the most.
 Beginner courses

Gel Nails Acrylic Tip and Overlay Fiberglass Nails

Advanced courses (not included)

Acrylic Sculpted Nails Airbrush nails Maintaining nail extensions

 Glossary
• ANTISEPTIC: It is a procedure to destroy pathogenic germs, that is, microbes. Its
presentation can be in spray, cream, soaps, etc....................................

• RECINA: It is a special antiseptic glue for nails.

• ACRYLIC BATH: It is the application of a thin layer of liquid and acrylic powder
(crystalline, preferably, the other two colors of powder can be used, it is to the client's
taste). This can be done on natural or weak acrylic nails.

• PRIMER: It is the liquid that is used to remove the edges or residues of acrylic nails,
its smell is strong to the nose.

• BUFFER: It is a file, which is characterized by its presentation, it is cube-shaped and

different types of files are shown on its walls. There are 2 types of buffer: white (soft)
and black (stronger).

• TIPS: plastic nails, nail tips

First part content:

1 Materials
2 The 13 basic steps for any technique with Tip

3 Acrylic or Porcelain Nails

4 Crystal Nails

5 Gel nails with UV lamp

6 Technique to remove nails

 Materials
You can get all this material at any beauty product distributor.
1 case of white tips (French)

1 case of natural tips

1 case of transparent tips (also in French shape)

Files for acrylic

Thin files with a round tip (they are the cheapest and work very well for
sides and tips. You also give it to your client in case they need it later
and it gives them peace of mind knowing that you work with clean
equipment)

White buffer (for French and to prepare the nail before applying acrylic or
gel)

Purple buffer (for acrylic)

 Three-step buffer (for polishing acrylic)

1 super-thin brush (to outline decorations) and another regular

one to fill in the drawing.

Alcohol gel (to disinfect your hands and/or the client before
starting)

1 knob of resin to stick tips in a transparent acrylic bottle

very pale pink acrylic bottle (for French)

orange sticks

1 natural acrylic jar

1
1 jar of glitter powder

small acrylic jars of primary colors so you can combine them

and get many colors

1 lamp drying gel

1 cold gel (to dry without a lamp)

1 small UV lamp (for one hand)

1 bottle of monomer (liquid for acrylic) of the same brand as

the powders
 1 bottle of pure acetone
1 bottle of nail polish remover

2 small glasses (one for the monomer and the other to clean the brush with
acetone)

1 disinfectant (very important) either with a brush, spray or pencil

1 pack of cotton pads

1 medium oval brush (for acrylic)

1 thick oval brush (some use it to apply the acrylic faster, I use it to dust
the nail after filing it to immediately apply the disinfectant)
1 gel brush (it is square)
1 small straight scissors (to cut the tip on the sides and adjust to
the size of the natural nail)

1 tip cutter (I do not recommend using nail clippers as you could

break the tip)

1 short, pointed tweezers (to hold the rhinestones for decoration)

Thin rectangles of aluminum foil (to cover the nails when you are
going to remove them)

1 bottle of cuticle remover

Squares of toilet paper

1 bottle of liquid to clean after filing and at the end of the gel

1 small spoon (for half of the coffee makers) can be a baby one,
from a tea set, or simply one of those that come in some sweets
and jellies.

1 envelope of glitter for decoration

 1 envelope of nail decals, small bottles of acrylic paints to decorate
(they can be those sold in stationery stores or craft stores)

1 quick-drying clear nail polish

White hand towels

White facial wipes

Baby Wet Wipes

1 glass dropper bottle with sweet almond oil

1 white light lamp (if you work with yellow light many imperfections may go
unnoticed)

1 cuticle scissors

White coat

The 13 basic steps for any tip technique

1 .- Disinfect your hands and/or those of your client with alcohol gel (rubbing it on
your hands).

2 .- Pass a Q tip soaked in cuticle remover liquid along the sides of the nail and
the cuticle)

3 .- Pass the orange stick (the oval part for the cuticle and the tip for the sides
and to clean the inside of the nail) and clean the stick with toilet paper, when
finishing each nail and work with the next one.

4 .- Clean each nail with toilet paper.

5 .- With the tip of the file (rounded at the corners) gently act as if you were
lifting the cuticle (this so that the file removes any grease residue from the nail
from the surface and the gel or acrylic has better adhesion) dust with the thick
brush.

6 .- With the white buffer (take it as if it were a pencil) make about four passes
from top to bottom on each nail and shake them well with the thick brush until
they are clean.

7 .- Apply the disinfectant to each nail.

8 .- Once the disinfectant is completely dry (make sure it is good because it

causes the tips to come off), measure the tip with the client's nail and cut the
excess from the sides straight (with straight scissors) so you won't have to file
both sides, then apply a line of resin on the natural nail. If you turn the tip you will
realize more or less how far away you will have to put the resin (I prefer to put
the glue on the tip and put it on quickly) and put the tip Pressing for about twenty
seconds to avoid any air bubbles or poor adhesion.

9 .- Apply a little resin on the joint.

10 .- Cut the tips to the size that your client asks for and file them in the way
desired by them (with the thin file) and dust them off.

11 .- Once the glue is dry, gently file with the white buffer until the
surface of the tip matches the natural nail and dust again with the
thick brush.

12 .- Apply disinfectant again to the entire nail including the tip (be
careful as the disinfectant momentarily softens the tip, so avoid
touching them until they dry perfectly well (it doesn't take long, as it is
a very volatile substance)

13 .- Ready, now you can apply the product (gel or acrylic).

 Acrylic or Porcelain Nails
( they are the same )
After completing the thirteen basic steps and having all your material on
hand for what you are going to do:

1.- Pour a little monomer into a small glass (it is advisable to buy a
transparent one for this and another color for the acetone so you don't
get confused).

2.- Wet the tip of the oval brush (the regular size one) and put it in the
powder (acrylic). You should have a smooth-looking ball on the tip of the
brush. If it drains it is because it was too liquid, if it looks sandy it is
because it lacked liquid. You will master this with practice, it is not
difficult.

3 .- Start at the distal tip (the tip) to apply it in small taps, if you
apply it as if it were polish you will have transparent parts. Continue
upwards until you reach a little before the tip meets the natural nail.

4 .- Wet the brush again and take another ball with which you will cover the joint
and a little above it (don't forget, with small taps and from bottom to top) try to
leave a little more acrylic in this part .
5 - Wet the brush again and form another ball that will serve to cover the part
that is missing to reach the cuticle in the same way you applied it. Be very careful
not to reach the cuticle, finish the application a little early (about two millimeters)
and make sure it is round and as thin as possible.

6 - Take an acrylic file and with the spoon technique gently pass the file (do not
use force because you will only heat the nail and get tired in vain) across the
surface horizontally until there are no edges and you obtain a smooth surface .
You will pass it on the cuticle very carefully so as not to cut it, until it gives it the
perfect shape.

7 - Run the acrylic buffer (purple) from top to bottom (about 4 times)

8 .- Now take the three-step buffer (the one with a black part, a white part and a
gray part) and start filing with the black sandpaper until you see that the nail is
smoother.

9 .- Now with the white part perform the same operation.

10 .- Apply a drop of sweet almond oil to the nail and with the gray part you will
polish until it is very shiny and smooth.

11 .- Ask your client to wash their hands or offer them a wet baby wipe.

12 .- Wipe a cotton ball soaked in alcohol over each nail.

13 .- Apply a layer of quick-drying transparent nail polish.

14 .- Spread cream on your client's hands, massaging the cuticles, and that's it.

With practice they will become more and more beautiful and shiny. It's hard to
learn but you can do it. Cheer up!

Porcelain nails
Porcelain Nail Application Technique.

Based on the Tips system and Acrylic products, Porce-Fácil is the result of
thickening the Acrylic Liquid, making it have the consistency of a polish and
being able to apply the liquid by enamelling it on the nail and the tip.
What has been achieved is that the porcelain system with tips suddenly becomes
one of the simplest and most effective systems there is, being able to do the
work with a little practice in less than an hour and the fillings in less than half an
hour. hour.
It is really easy, a fast and effective system.

Currently there are many professionals who already apply this system and
although, as we have said previously, tips are not the most appropriate system
for people who bite their nails, the most appropriate and effective is porcelain
with molds, if Porcelain can be applied -Easy in fillings, considerably reducing the
time spent at work
APPLICATION

For this system we recommend the application of Pink porcelain, since as

the tips manage to leave the tip quite white, or natural, the final effect with
the pink porcelain is more beautiful, as if we had performed a French
manicure. This system requires as a first step the application of the Tips as
we have seen previously.
 Once the Tips have been placed and prepared, we will apply the Primer only
on the natural part of the Nail, there is no need for it to touch the tips and

cuticle or skin

above all we cannot under any circumstances let it touch the

Next we are going to apply a good layer of Porce-Facil from the cuticle to the tip
of the tip, taking into account that this layer of Porce-facil is what will determine
the amount of powder that will adhere to the nail, so we should not give a layer
that is too thin, that is, we should not wring out the Porce-Facil brush as
otherwise it would not catch enough dust.
We must keep in mind that we cannot touch the cuticle or the skin with the
Porce-Facil since if we do, the dust will adhere to it and then it is very difficult to
remove and the easiest thing is for the nail to fall off later.
Before applying the porcelain, we will put a sheet of clean paper under the
hand we are going to work on, so that we can take advantage of the
excess porcelain that falls on the sheet. We must be especially careful that
we pick up this porcelain immediately and before starting to file so that it
does not get dirty.
Once the Porce-Facil layer has been applied, we will sprinkle the pink
porcelain over the entire nail, gently and abundantly, so that it is
completely covered.

Next we will lightly tap the finger so that the powder falls and with the
appropriate brush we will very gently sweep away the porcelain that I do
not know has adhered to the nail. We must be especially careful not to
 press too much on the nail with the brush so that Do not leave marks or
streaks, since everything is too tender.

Once swept, we will apply a second layer of Porce-Facil over the entire nail
so that the porcelain mixes well and polymerizes properly.
As Porce-Facil is a denser acrylic liquid than normal, it also takes longer to
dry, so it is advisable to let it dry for about 4 or 5 minutes.

There are times when it is necessary to apply a second layer of porcelain,

either because the nail is very long and has become very thin, or because
the client requires more resistant nails.
In this case, the second layer of Porce-Facil must not touch the cuticle
again, so that when you sprinkle porcelain again it does not adhere to it, and
finally we will end up giving a final layer of Porce-Facil over the entire nail. ,
In general terms, you have to think that in this system the porcelain has to
go between layers of Porce-Facil, regardless of the layers of porcelain that
are applied. To apply this system it is necessary to work from one nail to
one, that is, do not apply Porce-Facil to all the nails and then sprinkle the
porcelain, since in this way while we are applying the Porce-Facil on the last
nails the At first it is already starting to dry and then the porcelain does not
adhere with the same strength and does not polymerize well either.
Once all the nails are dry, we will file them.
First we will use the fine file for the sides and the shape
Next we will use the white block on the entire nail since in this system the nail
is perfectly level and the block is enough. Then we will use the coarse file for
the cuticle part, so that it is perfectly blurred and does not snag, so that it does
not lift or come off.
Finally we will use the three-use polisher to polish and shine.
It is advisable to apply a Ridge base before polishing your nails.

Maintenance or Fillings:
 Porce-Facil fillings are performed every three weeks, as in other systems,
although the growth of each person's nail will determine if it is necessary to
do it sooner.
To fill Porce-Facil nails we have to follow the same steps as in other
systems.
First we will remove the nail polish with the oily Nail Polish Remover.
Next, with the coarse file, we will file all the nails so that on one side we
lower them a little so that they do not get thicker and so that we blur the
line that the porcelain leaves when it grows, that small notch or step, so
that not a single line of each filling is noticeable.
We will also file the natural nail very gently, just to remove the shine.
Then we will wipe a little cotton soaked in Antiseptic and clean all the nails
well.
Finally we will proceed to apply the Porce-Facil and the porcelain as if it
were the first time.
Remember that the porcelain has to go between layers of Porce-Facil, this
must always be applied last.
GRADES

It should be noted that the Tips, whatever the system used with them, come
a time when, filling after filling, they disappear. This is normal, since every
time the person fills their nails they also usually file their length a little and in
the end we will only have the natural nails with a layer of porcelain, this being
their most natural appearance, and everything It must be said, it is not
always the most elegant and beautiful.
In the event that once the Tips have disappeared and the nails are not as
beautiful as the first time we applied them, it is advisable to undo the nails
and reapply the tips again with their corresponding layer of Porce-Fácil, so
that they look like the first time.
Undoing Porce-Fácil Nails is done the same as with normal Porcelain, that is,
we will put half of a 125 ml bottle of Nail Remover. In a glass or metal
container and insert both hands, submerging only the nails. In this system
the waiting time for them to be undone is shorter, (about 20 min. ).
 Acrygel Nails
Traditional way:

You do the 13 basic steps, apply the acrylic, file until the nail has no edges or
imperfections and apply a layer of gel with just a drop so that it adheres
perfectly to the entire nail and the tip (remember not to get too close to the
cuticle ), then you take a little more gel and apply it to the same nail so that
when it dries there are no gaps, you will always have to do it this way to avoid
them because if you apply a single layer (apparently you can see that the nail
is well covered) undoubtedly you will have little space left.
You put your nails in the UV lamp for five minutes, remove them and clean
them with a square of toilet paper folded into a pillow soaked in liquid to clean
gel nails (this is to remove the stickiness and dry faster).
Side files with the knife technique (the thin file is completely straight and you
hold it as if it were a knife) and tips with the spoon technique and very lightly in
the cuticle area in case there is any imperfection left. Dust your nails and apply
a drop of sweet almond oil to the cuticle, massaging it and stroking the entire
nail with your oiled finger. Offer your client a wet wipe to remove grease.
Ready.
 Content Second part:

1 .- Types of Nails: sculpted in acrylic, acrylic with tips, gel with lamp, gel without
lamp, acrylic gel, diamond, French, crystal, etc.

2 .- Materials
3 .- Materials for acrylic and semi-acrylic nails
5 .- Materials for gel nails
3 .- Procedure to place semi-acrylic nails
4 .- Procedure to place acrylic nails
6 .- Procedure to place gel nails
7 .- Technique to remove nails

8 .- Background of acrylic nails

9 .- Advantages of false nails
10 .- Advantages of the false nail business
11 .- What is needed to start the business?
12 .- Suggestions for the nail business
13 .- Suggestions to offer quality nails
 Gel nails
If your nails are fragile, brittle,
They come off in layers, etc.,
don't worry, now you can show them off
false

Gel nails are the most popular false nails and

not the best.

In fact, these nails are what gave him his

name change.
"False Nails" to "Gel Nails".

They are very shiny and very pretty but

they do not have the same resistance as acrylic
ones .
Materials you need:

1. Disinfectant for false nails.

2. French tip nails (french tip)

3. False nail file

4. White pad

5. Gel activator without lamp

6. Gel without lamp

7. nail glue

8. Cut tips

9. Soften tips

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 Gel nails
Acrilic nails
These are considered the basic nails.
The advantage of these over gel ones is resistance.
They also have the quality of being, along with the gel ones, the most
economical.
Acrygel Nails
This model is a combination of two types of nails, "acrylic" and "gel",
which makes them very resistant and with a permanent shine, qualities
that make them the best option to be decorated.

Diamond Nails
 These nails are made with white tips, which gives us a permanent
French finish, with the same advantages of resistance and shine of
acrylic nails.

French Nails
These nails have a more artisanal work, because on the same nail they
combine two acrylics, the white of the tip with that of the rest of the nail,
this allows us a more natural appearance.
Crystal Nails
These nails are made with clear tips and acrylic which gives them a
glass look. Its finish highlights the decoration of your preference.
Decorated nails
The decorated tips have innovative designs since their manufacture and
are completely transparent, so it is not necessary to add any decoration.
natural
The classic square cut, gently curved tip extension. Still
very popular with clients. The wide gap offers a large
contact area for perfect adhesion.

transparent
A transparent version of the very popular natural style.
The ideal tip to give this bold techno look. Fantastic for
those clients who prefer fun!

French
The perfect tip for the popular French manicure.
Small gap for easy application and minimal blending.
Very smooth arch with slightly tapered side walls.
Pointed
A long, tapered extension that provides a beaked
appearance on the free edge. A very glamorous look with a
slightly rounded arch and a large gap for easy adhesion.

Fast
The main feature of Rápido is a small gap that requires
minimal blending and speeds up application. Finely
rounded with slightly tapered side walls

Bent
This tip has a very pronounced arch and a high C-curve,
giving it a bold, rounded appearance from any angle. The
gap is medium in size, which provides excellent adhesion
and facilitates application.
Transparent flexibles
Transparent, slightly conical, very curved and long. Perhaps
the most elegant nail of all. Small gap to facilitate application
and speed up blending.

Flexible
A tip specially designed for clients with problematic nails. The
V-shaped hole is flexible, making it easy to apply on the most
difficult nails.
 "Yes" you can do toenails,
the difficulty or detail is in the comfort
of the client and the manicurist.
Issue
3 Materials for
acrylic and semi-acrylic nails

Porcelain Powders: They come in various

colors: white, crystalline and pink.

Acrylic Liquid: They exist without odor and

with odor.
In the first case, the use of an ultraviolet
lamp to dry the nails is mandatory, and the
odor liquid does not need any of these.

Nail bases: They are made of sticky paper

(sticker or label) and aluminum.

These images are just examples, there are many brands

 Black and white buffer (cube-shaped file)

Coarse file and polishing file

(Tips) Acrylic extensions for natural nails

First

These images are only examples, there are other brands

 DIVINE -
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Pure acetone (used to remove acrylic nails)

cuticle oil

Antiseptic (Antifungal

Two blotters: spray and brush

Wipe

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 Special brushes for acrylic oe gel nails

Resin (antiseptic glue)

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orange stick

These images are only examples, there are other brands

 acrylic nail glitter

Normal nail shine

Nail polish

These images are only examples, there are other brands

 Guillotine (special for cutting
false nails )
Dispensers

Small glass cup

Manicure brush

These images are only examples, there are other brands

Issue 4
Procedure to place
semi-acrylic nails
• 1. Observe the condition of the nails. Wash or apply antibacterial
soap to your hands and fingers, and remove any polish or residue
that may be present on the client's nail with normal acetone.

• 2. Gently file the nail, remove the filing residue.

• 3. Very gently push (just a little) the cuticle back with the help of the
orange stick.

• 4. Apply the cuticle oil, all over the cuticle and around the nail.

• 5. Apply primer, all over the cuticle and around the nail.

• 6. Apply antiseptic to the nail and its surroundings (either with a spray
or brush).
7. Glue the nail with resin, the false nail should be glued to the middle of the
natural nail so that the nail can breathe, and does not become infected, air
should not be left in the nail. (the false nail must be filed before gluing with a
coarse file on the top and sides).

8. Cut the nail to the size desired by the client (with the guillotine).

9. File the nail unevenness.

10. Dip the brush in the glass cup that will contain a little acrylic liquid and then
in the porcelain powder little by little in circles without clumping, pink for the base
of the nail, and white or crystalline for the rest of the nail, let dry for a few
minutes.

11. Repeat step 10.

12. Apply drying spray (wait a few minutes before filing).

13. File the nail until it is perfect, you should help yourself like this:
- File the acrylic nail with the coarse file.
- File the base of the nail with the black buffer.
14. File the entire nail with the polishing file. This should be used like this:
- File with the white side of the file.
- File with the pink side of the file.
- File with the gray side of the file.

15. Apply acrylic nail glitter, or normal glitter.

16. Apply dryer.

17. If the client wishes, the nails can be painted decorated or to taste.

OBSERVATION:
If we have leftover acrylic liquid, it should not be mixed with the liquid in the
bottle as it will become contaminated. It is better to store it in another clean
bottle.

ACRIGEL: Acrylic nails are made and finally gel is applied as a gloss and
placed in the lamp for 3 to 5 minutes, the same previous operation is
repeated.
Issue 5
Procedure to place acrylic nails

1. You can see what condition the nails are in.

Wash your hands with antibacterial soap, remove any polish or polish residue on
your nails with acetone.

2. Gently file the nail with the black buffer, being very careful and delicate so as not
to damage the cuticle or surrounding areas of the nail. Remove the filing residue with
the manicure brush.

3. Very gently push (just a little)

the cuticle back with the help of the orange stick.

4. Apply cuticle oil, all over the cuticle and around the nail
5. Apply primer, all over the cuticle and around the nail.

6. Apply antiseptic to the nail and surrounding areas.

7. Paste or place the base of the nail (stencil) under the client's nail, you can help
yourself with the orange stick or brush. The base should be closest to the nail.

8. Apply only a little bit of resin to the base of the nail, wait for it to dry and under no
circumstances should it stick to the base of the nail (if it is made of paper, with more
caution since it is a very strong glue).

9. Application of acrylic liquid and crystalline porcelain powder, only at the base of
the nail (as in the semi-acrylic procedure). Wait a few minutes and remove the nail
base (stencil).

10. Reapply the acrylic liquid and porcelain powder as in step 9.

11. Apply acrylic liquid and porcelain powder to the rest of the nail with crystalline
or white coloc, let it dry.
12. Repeat step 11 and let it dry for a few minutes.

13. Apply drying spray (wait a few minutes before filing).

14. File the nail until it is perfect, you should help yourself like this: - File the
acrylic nail with a thick file.
- File the base of the nail with black buffer.
- File the entire nail with white buffer.

15. File the entire nail with a polishing file, this is how: - File with the white side.
- File with the pink side.

16. Apply acrylic nail glitter.

17. Apply dryer.

18. To remove or remove acrylic nails, use pure acetone and coarse file. The
nails are soaked in this liquid, they can be cut or filed without damaging or
bothering the client's nail. It is advisable to apply an acrylic bath or two or three
coats of glitter (preferably acrylic) to the client's nails.
Issue
6 : Gel nail materials
• - Gel for acrylic nails.
• - Finishing wipe: (Dryer and shine for acrylic nails, it is the final art).
• - Nail bases or templates.
• - Black and white buffer.
• - Coarse and polishing file.
• -First.
• - Orange stick.
• - Cuticle oil.
• - Antiseptic.
• -Brush.
• - Resin (anti-fungal glue).
• - Porcelain base.
• - Antiseptic soap.
• - Guillotine (special for cutting false nails).
• - Glass cup.
• - Manicure brush.
• - Wipe or napkin to clean the brush.

Procedure to apply gel nails

1. The condition of the nails is observed. If they are bitten or very short, it is not recommended
to place them because the nails can become infected, and if they are placed they do not last
more than a day.
Issue
2. If they are very long or uneven, they are cut and filed, the grease is removed from the nail
7 with the buffer and the fine file, if there are gel or acrylic residues with the coarse file.
3. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap, remove enamel residue with acetone.

4. Gently file the nail, continually removing the filing residue with the brush.

5. Very gently push (just a little) the cuticle back with the help of the orange stick.

6. Apply cuticle oil on the cuticle and around the nail

7. Apply antiseptic to the nail.

8.The tip is prepared one by one (the nails are measured with the width of the client's nail 1 by 1
and the number is found). The false ones are filed on the top and sides before gluing.

9.Cut the false nail according to the length you want.

10. It is glued in the middle of the nail, the step that remains between the two nails is filed
with the coarse file, and the sides are filed from the outside inwards.

11. The primer is applied.

12. The gel is placed on the nails, the brush is cleaned on the cloth or paper and then it is
spread over the entire nail, it is placed on all the nails and the thumb is left last.

13. The same operation is repeated on all the nails.

14. Put your nails in the UV lamp for three to five minutes.
15. Put both thumbs in the lamp for 3 to 5 minutes.

16. A layer of gel like shine is applied to all fingers and placed in the lamp for 3 to 5 minutes.

17. Finally, sanispray or alcohol is applied with a cotton pad and the nail is polished.

18. To remove a gel nail, cut the nail and file it (coarse file) to remove residue.

GEL BATH:
It is applied to natural nails, preferably long. File
the nail with the buffer (the upper part), shake it
with the brush and apply the Primer, then a layer
of gel and put the four fingers in the lamp for 3 to 5
minutes and finally the two thumbs. 3 to 5 minutes.

Another layer of gel is applied as a gloss and the

nails are put in the lamp for 3 to 5 minutes. Finally,
sanispray or alcohol is applied with a cotton pad to
polish and shine.

PERMANENT FRENCH NAILS:

They can be worked in gel or acrylic.

They stick to the middle of the nail, they don't file much,
only on the sides, not on top.
They are shaken with the brush and the primer is applied
and the same procedure as the previous ones continues,
depending on whether you are working with it, be it acrylic
or gel.
Here I share a way to make them faster and easier: after completing the 13
steps,

You apply the gel (with the two layers that I mentioned above) with just one
coat. You take your little finger and place it on top of the acrylic knob and with
the tiny "bath" spoon, fill the entire nail with powder and shake it, repeatedly
tapping the finger until the excess powder is removed. You proceed the same
with the next four nails (they will start to get shiny, don't worry or put powder
again at this stage) you put the nails for 5 minutes in the UV lamp and before
taking them out you prepare the pad soaked with liquid for gel, you take them
out and clean and this time you finish the cuticles, sides and tip with the file,
and finally you apply the gel again (in the same way) and dry it for 7 minutes in
the UV lamp, clean each nail with the gel liquid, and finally the drop of almond
oil on the cuticle with its massage and the pass to the rest of the nail with the
oiled finger. You use a wet wipe or offer it to the client, and that's it.
They are very resistant and pretty.
Gel nails with UV lamp

After completing the thirteen basic steps:

You apply the gel in the way I mentioned on the acrylic nails, you put them in
the lamp for five minutes, clean the nails with the pad dipped in gel liquid and
you apply another layer of gel and 7 minutes in the lamp, clean Again with the
soaked pad and file imperfections on the sides, tip and cuticle, dust off and
apply the drop of almond oil to the cuticle and rest of the nail.

You use and offer a wet wipe to remove excess grease... and that's it.

Crystal Nails
After the well-known 13 steps

(having put transparent tip)

Follow the procedure of the gel or transparent acrylic ones.

And finally you decorate them and apply quick-drying transparent nail polish.

Tips for glass tip:

1 .- Don't forget to move the tip when gluing to eliminate air bubbles, since they
are transparent and are very noticeable.
2 .- Do not file the joint but fill it from the cuticle up to it with the gel or
transparent acrylic.

3 .- Suggest to your client a decoration that contains a line in the union so that
they look prettier (and in passing to cover up any imperfections)
 Technique to remove nails
Cut a cotton pad in half and soak it in acetone, cover the entire nail with a
rectangle of aluminum foil and let it sit for twenty minutes.
Uncover a nail after that time and with an orange stick or a metal utensil in the
shape of a beak, lift the entire nail (which is full of cotton), clean any excess that
may remain with a cotton ball and acetone, apply a large drop of sweet almond
oil on the cuticle so that it runs down the nail and polish with the white buffer.
They will be smooth, healthy and shiny.

This type of tool exists, it is very convenient

and can be obtained in the USA
Artificial Nail Care

Gluing on a loose or broken nail can generate moisture that can become
trapped between the nail and the tip (extension) and could cause infection.
You should never bandage it with band-aids, which could still create moisture and become trapped.

Treat your nails like jewelry, not tools. Wear gloves when doing housework or gardening, use soda can openers or have someone uncover them
for you, and mark phone numbers with the eraser of your pencil.

Always use the length that best suits you depending on your activities and lifestyle.

For example, if you are very demanding with your nails because of your computer work or do very heavy work, short nails may accommodate you
better.

Keep your cuticles soft by applying cream, oil or lotion once a day. Try this hand softening trick: Apply moisturizing lotion to your hands before
putting on gloves to wash dishes, the heat of the water will help the skin absorb the lotion , and when the dishes are ready your hands will be soft.

Very few people can find out if they are allergic to a product. An allergic reaction is characterized by redness and itching or irritation around the
nail or around the mouth and eyes. If you develop any of these symptoms, it is best to consult your dermatologist.

Do not ignore any condition that develops around the nail. If for some reason you decide to no longer use artificial nails, remove them using the
technique we have recommended.
NAIL Application
in 12 STEPS
• Gel or linen nails are made of plastic, they have an already defined size and
shape, which does not guarantee that they can always adapt to the original
nail.
For gel nails, the procedure consists of applying several layers of this material
that are dried under a black light, then filed and polished.
On linen nails: several layers of fabric are applied, and finally filed and
polished.

As for acrylic or porcelain nails : These are

undoubtedly the most advisable, since they adapt
perfectly to the original nail, giving an absolutely
natural appearance. Its application consists of
using a mold and acrylic to give it the desired
shape, then polish and file it.

Acrylic nails are also an excellent alternative, for people who

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do not want to paint their nails very often, for them there are
colored acrylic nails, which do not fade.
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1. Disinfect

2. Removing the Polish It is the first cleaning

that
we do to the nail, so we must remove the
polish, even if the nails are not polished. We will
use a nail polish remover that is 100% acetone
and absorbent wipes, since cotton leaves lint.

3. Prepare the Nail With the 100 gr file. We will

create vertical grooves and use the Pterygium
stone in the cuticle area.
The use of this stone will eliminate by 75%, the
lifting problems.

4. Remove Dust . Use a brush with

nylon bristles to remove all dust particles

These images are only examples, there are other brands

 5. Apply the Primer . Apply it to the entire nail without touching the skin.
The "primer" disinfects, dehydrates and constitutes an adhesion agent.

support (primer
holder).

Use it with a

6. Place the Molds .

7. Re-Primer . We will apply the "primer" a second time and

work with it wet, so that the product adheres better.
 8. Application of the Product in 4 Balls and C-Curve . We are going to work
on all Tammy Taylor nails with 4 balls; the first to form the free edge and the
remaining three to form the body of the nail.

9. Filing in 5 Steps .

These images are only examples, there are other brands

 10. Oil and Polish . For a perfect finish and leave the cuticle well
conditioned.

11. Wash your hands .

12. Enamel . We polish the nail with A-coat; protects acrylic from UVA rays;
We let it dry for 2 minutes, then we apply the Z-coat, a protector with which we
seal our work.
 These images are only examples, there are other brands

These images are only examples, there are other brands

Nail's decoration
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 Background of nails
acrylic
• For a woman, the state of her nails is like a letter of introduction; It is enough for
others to take a look at your hands, for them to realize if you are a neat, flirtatious,
sophisticated or very simple person; There is definitely no doubt that they indicate
how you take care of yourself and how much you love yourself. However, many
times, even if you are interested in having impeccable nails, sometimes you do not
have the time necessary to take care of them; This is the main reason why false nails
have become a boom around the world, especially in the United States and Mexico,
where women love long and suggestive nails.
• This fashion comes precisely from North America, although until a few years ago, the
market was dominated by Asians, they used materials manufactured in countries like
China and Vietnam, but the quality was so bad that they seemed for industrial use
and not for the industry. the beauty. This caused the United States to begin producing
better quality acrylic, which served to change and modernize both the market and the
concept of false nails.
• According to experts on the subject, in the Mexican Republic, this fashion is not new,
its taste began just about 20 years ago, with Mexico City being the main place where
the nail business moves, then there is Monterrey and then the southeast of the
Republic.
 Types of false nails

• The beginning of this revolutionary fashion occurs with artificial or false nails that are
placed with glue and that last a few hours or at most, a couple of days. These are
sold in self-service stores and pharmacies, they come in packages that contain up to
own adhesive.

• Subsequently, false nails have been manufactured based on ABS plastic, which has
a texture similar to flexible acrylic; These are made and sold in series. The market is
mainly aimed at the popular class, it does not require an expert for its placement and
its duration is between one and two days.
• There are several models of this type of nails:

• The most requested are the square ones of medium and small length. They are
mainly sold wholesale in places such as pharmacies, beauty supply stores and self-
service stores.
• French Nails.
• Natural.
• Glass.
Depending on the type of nails, the equipment needed to place them will be: Student,
Basic or Professional. Nowadays, in addition to these nails, there are gel or linen nails
and acrylic or porcelain nails.
 Advantages of false nails

• Nails are a very important part of a woman's body language, which is why
they are required to be treated in a very special way and better than with
false nails.

• They look natural and sensual.

• They do not prevent you from carrying out normal tasks, since they do not
break or splinter.

• They are a fashion that has already become custom.

• There are all sizes, colors, designs and for every special occasion:
Weddings, graduations, Christmas, passionate, etc.

• Nails are for any type of woman, regardless of age and occupation.

• False nail maintenance is not expensive

 Advantages of the false nail business.

• The profitability of a business like this is very high because it touches on the
inevitable and sometimes uncontrollable human vanity.
• It is an excellent short-term business.
• Experts in the field indicate that a minimum investment of $1,800.00 is
required.
• The placement process is quick and safe.
• Unlike other branches related to beauty, this activity does not require
professional knowledge or a special career as a stylist.
• Having interest, with a technical course and great creativity, you can start a
nail business.
• Acrylic nails are a diversification element for beauty salons.
• A location is not required and you can offer home delivery service. Some
practice it in their homes and adjust their own schedules.
• There is a wide variety of material at the same affordable price that you can
work with (ten lines of acrylic material for nails).

What is needed to start the business?

- Some expert companies in the field indicate that to have your own nail business you
need a minimum investment of one thousand eight hundred pesos. This investment
includes the material and technical training, with this, they believe it will be ready to
develop in this market.
- The necessary material included in the investment is the following:
- Liquid and acrylic powder (white and pink) to give structure to the nail
- Brush
- A first substance that superficially dehydrates the nail to prevent the proliferation of
fungus under the acrylic
- bond
- Primer (except gel and acri-gel nails.)
- Lime
- Polisher
- Rose oil with aromatherapy effect
- Shine with UV protector
- Glue
- French tips set
- 20 different nail sculpting designs
- 1 glass cup
- 20 Hour Technical Training Course
- Besides, you have to get your furniture.

Nail Business Tips

- A business is like a child, so give it a name from the beginning.

- When starting your business, give your first nails to friends or acquaintances, give
demonstrations,
Thus, they will return to the retouching that will now be charged, in addition to being useful for
practicing.

- Have your business cards made.

- Your place to start can be your house, prepare a space and place a telephone line.
- Also home service.

- Have an agenda on hand and write down the details of the people who request a home service
very well.

- Manage accessible schedules for both you and your clients.

- If you have the opportunity to open a store to offer your services, look for a visible place where
many people circulate, preferably look for a place that, although it does not have parking, it is
possible for people who have cars to find a place to leave them.

- Set your prices in advance: It is recommended that a manicure charge $200, additional services
such as nail decoration will be charged between $100 to $150 more for each service and finally
the retouching, which is the key to this business, This should be charged between $100 and $200.

- Don't forget, practice makes perfect, so it is essential that you practice continuously, which will
guarantee greater speed, quality work and therefore serving more clients daily.

Suggestions to offer quality nails

- Hygiene is a fundamental aspect when applying false nails, which is why it is
necessary to wash your hands (client and technician) with soap that contains a
bactericide.

- For the nail application to be a success, you must know the work the client is doing,
since the most appropriate technique can be recommended according to their needs.

- False nails must have two characteristics: hardness, which will prolong their duration,
and flexible so that they are resistant to sudden movements.

-Another important aspect to consider is the length of the natural nails, since if the client
 wants to keep them long, it is advisable to apply acrylic or natural tip to obtain a better
appearance and presentation of the work.

-For the nails to be well applied, it is also important to have a suitable place for their
application. This must provide comfort to the client and technician, allowing them to
face the client, with adequate lighting so as not to strain their eyes and give
themselves the opportunity to face the client. time needed for application.

-Another recommendation when applying nails is to let the client know the durability or
resistance of each of the techniques, so that she is better informed and can decide
the one that best suits her interests and activities, thereby providing a better service. .