Step-by-Step Guide Brisa Lite Removable Smoothing Gel Natural Nail Overlay 1 hour A service option that is ideal for healthy, natural fingernails and toenails requiring perfection and color enhancement. STEP 1: P.E.P. f. Apply a small amount of CuticleAway Cuticle Remover evenly around the cuticle of each nail.* 1. P - Perform a manicure. a. Have the client wash their hands with soap and water and towel dry. b. Massage CoolBlue Waterless Hand Cleanser into the client s hands to cleanse skin and help prevent transmission of germs. c. Remove any existing nail color from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover (CND Shellac Nourishing Remover or ScrubFresh Natural-Nail Surface Cleanser) and a plastic-backed lint-free pad. d. If necessary, trim the length from each nail, using nail clippers. e. Shape the extension edge of each nail with the 240-grit side of a Kanga File or Koala Buffer. g. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate toward the cuticle area and along the lateral folds to lift and loosen any non-living tissue from the nail plate. Remove any excess CuticleAway from the nail and use a curette to remove non-living tissue up to the eponychium and lateral folds. h. Scrub nails thoroughly with soap and a damp brush, then rinse with warm water to remove the cuticle remover and soap; towel dry.* i. Use a manicure nipper to carefully remove any loosened, non-living tissue, as well as any loose pieces of skin or hangnails. Use a gentle touch during cuticle removal to protect the seals. Never cut living tissue as it can lead to infection. * Dry P.E.P. is an excellent option for clients with great natural nails, who do not build excessive cuticle between services. Eliminating the wet cuticle treatment can shorten the service time and increase adhesion for some clients. 2015 Creative Nail Design, Inc. 15/05 #CND0250 1
2. e Eliminate surface contaminants and P Purify nail plate layers. a. Thoroughly cleanse and temporarily dehydrate the nail plate layers with ScrubFresh using a lint-free, plastic-backed pad. Gently pull lateral folds back and scrub thoroughly to be sure all areas of the nail are completely clean. STEP 2: Apply Brisa Lite Removable Base Coat 1. Shake the bottle vigorously to blend. 2. Apply one thin layer of Brisa Lite Removable Base Coat to each extension edge and nail surface of all five nails on one hand. excess base coat and flatten the brush base coat along the extension edge of the nail to seal and ensure complete coverage. coat with base coat. Pull the brush out of the bottle and scoop a small bead on one side of the brush large enough to create your first layer of base coat. Flatten and drain the other side of the brush on the opposite side of the bottle's neck. g. Using the left corner of the brush, apply the base coat over the left side of the nail, as i. Using the right corner of the brush, apply the base coat over the right side of the nail, as 3. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for 10 seconds (preset button 1) in the not remove the top film after STEP 3: Zone 1, 2 & 3 - Smile Line, Apex, Upper Arch and Cuticle Area 1. Place a small scoop of Brisa Lite Removable Smoothing Gel onto the nail in Zone 3. Gently ease into the cuticle area then smooth the gel towards the extension edge, as if you were applying nail polish. Smooth the gel over the entire natural nail from cuticle to extension edge. Leave a tiny free margin at the cuticle area and sidewalls. Seal the extension edge. *If using the CND UV Lamp, cure for 10 seconds. 2 2015 Creative Nail Design, Inc. 15/05 #CND0250
2. Apply to five nails and cure (preset button 2B) in the not remove the top film after STEP 4: Apply Brisa Lite Removable Top Coat 1. Shake the bottle vigorously to blend. 2. Apply one thin layer of Brisa Lite Removable Top Coat to each extension edge and nail surface of all five nails on one hand. excess top coat and flatten the brush g. Using the left corner of the brush, apply the top coat over the left side of the nail, following i. Using the right corner of the brush, apply the top coat over the right side of the nail, as 3. Apply to five nails and cure (preset button 3) in the CND LED Lamp.* 4. Remove the top film with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and a plastic-backed pad. 5. Massage SolarOil Nail and Cuticle Conditioner into the nails and skin. top coat along the extension edge of the nail to seal and ensure complete coverage. coat with top coat. Pull the brush out of the bottle and scoop a small bead on one side of the brush large enough to create your top coat layer. Flatten and drain the other side of the brush on the opposite side of the bottle's neck. STEP 5: CND Shellac Brand Color Coat Application (optional) When applying color, follow the CND 5 Point Polish Method for speed, consistency and a smooth end result every time. Solid Color: 1. To add CND Shellac Color, skip Step 4. 2. Shake the bottle vigorously to blend. 3. Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac Color Coat on the extension edge and nail surface of all five nails on one hand. *If using the CND UV Lamp, cure for two minutes. 2015 Creative Nail Design, Inc. 15/05 #CND0250 3
bottle and wipe both sides on the neck of the bottle to remove excess color and flatten the brush color along the extension edge of the nail to seal and ensure complete coverage. coat with color. Pull the brush out of the bottle and scoop a small bead on one side of the brush large enough to create your first layer of color. Flatten and drain the other side of the brush on the opposite side of the bottle's neck. g. Using the left corner of the brush, apply the color over the left side of the nail, following the contour of the sidewall as closely as possible from cuticle line to extension edge. i. Using the right corner of the brush, apply the color over the right side of the nail, following 4. Apply to five nails and cure 4. Apply a second thin layer of Color Coat to the nail surface. The second layer will provide additional coverage and color, refining and perfecting the tiny free margins with each layer. 5. Apply to five nails and cure French Manicure: 1. To add CND Shellac Color, do not remove the top film. 2. Shake the bottle vigorously to blend. 3. Start with a sheer pink CND Shellac Color Coat. Apply one thin layer of your chosen pink on the extension edge and nail surface. excess color and flatten the brush color along the extension edge of the nail to seal and ensure complete coverage. coat with color. Pull the brush out of the bottle and scoop a small bead on one side of the brush large enough to create your first layer of color. Flatten and drain the other side of the brush on the opposite side of the bottle's neck. *If using the CND UV Lamp, cure for 10 seconds. 4 2015 Creative Nail Design, Inc. 15/05 #CND0250
g. Using the left corner of the brush, apply the color over the left side of the nail, following the contour of the sidewall as closely as possible from cuticle line to extension edge. i. Using the right corner of the brush, apply the color over the right side of the nail, following 4. Apply to five nails and cure 5. Apply a second thin layer of Color Coat to the nail surface. The second layer will provide additional coverage and color, refining and perfecting the tiny free margins with each layer. 6. Apply to five nails and cure 7. Apply a thin layer of white CND Shellac Color Coat to the tips of the nails and extension edge, in an arched smile line to flatter the nail shape. Carefully detail with the CND ProSeries Gel Oval Brush lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to perfect the smile line. Note: Applying the white tip on top of a pink base will assure that the detailing brush doesn t remove the critical Base Coat layer during this refinement step. 8. Apply to five nails and cure STEP 6: Apply CND Shellac XPRESS5 Top Coat 1. Shake the bottle vigorously to blend. 2. Apply one thin layer of CND Shellac XPRESS5 Top Coat to each extension edge and nail surface of all five nails on one hand. excess color and flatten the brush top coat along the extension edge of the nail to seal and ensure complete coverage. coat with top coat. Pull the brush out of the bottle and scoop a small bead on one side of the brush large enough to create your first layer of color. Flatten and drain the other side of the brush on the opposite side of the bottle's neck. *If using the CND UV Lamp, cure for two minutes. 2015 Creative Nail Design, Inc. 15/05 #CND0250 5
g. Using the left corner of the brush, apply the top coat over the left side of the nail, following Note: Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel was designed as a Power Partner to CND Shellac Brand Nail Color. However, if VINYLUX Weekly Polish is preferred, apply two layers of VINYLUX Weekly Polish followed by VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat. After one minute lightly mist nails with SolarSpeed Spray Conditioning Polish Dryer to condition nails and skin. i. Using the right corner of the brush, apply the top coat over the right side of the nail, as 3. Apply to five nails and cure (preset button 3) in the CND LED Lamp.* 4. Remove the top film with a plastic-backed, lint-free pad saturated with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. 5. Condition the nails and surrounding soft tissue with SolarOil and send a bottle home with the client for daily conditioning. PRODUCTS REQUIRED CoolBlue CND Shellac Nourishing Remover CuticleAway ScrubFresh CND Files and Buffers CND ProSeries Gel Flat Square Brush #6 Brisa Lite Removable Base Coat Brisa Lite Removable Smoothing Gel Brisa Lite Removable Top Coat CND Shellac Color Coat* CND Shellac XPRESS5 Top Coat* SolarOil ACCESSORIES/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED CND LED Lamp Hand towels Hand soap Plastic-backed, lint-free pads Disinfectable dust brush* 99% Isopropyl Alcohol Cuticle pusher Manicure nippers Nail clippers Curette *Optional *If using the CND UV Lamp, cure for 10 seconds. 6 2015 Creative Nail Design, Inc. 15/05 #CND0250