Express Modeling Gel-Tips Clear

• made of silicone plastic;

• transparent; 

• almond shaped;

• ensuring proper rigidity of the nails and maintaining their appropriate structure;

• flexibility that allows for the cushioning of nail stress, so that nails won’t break and will retain their shape;

• structures for complete nail extension without the need to add any polymer products from the top; 

• appropriate structure, balanced hardness and flexibility of the product preventing cracks, delamination and formation of air pockets and ensuring that the tips stay on the nails for 3 to 5 weeks (comparable to other nail extension methods in terms of durability);

• possibility of making nails only and exclusively with salon length (1.5 cm) and a specific shape;

• the longitudinal curvature of the gel tip is slightly convex, with the apex, i.e. the highest point, practically in the middle of the length of the tip;

• 12 different sizes of tips, to perfectly match the size to the hand of every client;

• the mold has 50% of the tunnel in the middle, so the tips are suitable for both clients who have flat tunnels of their own nails, as well as for those with large, convex tunnels.

This is a very important feature, because with a large tunnel, the sides of the tips are beautifully placed, in exactly the same groove with the client's own lower side, creating a uniform whole. Thanks to this, the nail grows evenly and the place of attachment of the given mold is not visible. This visually aesthetic advantage also affects the strength and durability of the nails - they do not break when strained or in the stress zone.

Varied hardness within the tip; the part that sticks to the client's nail is more flexible and soft than the tip, i.e. the free edge. The free edge is more strained and often takes on the role of physical work, so it must have a harder structure that withstands stress. The part of the tip that is attached to the nail is softer, because its task is to cushion it, together with the nail plate, and prevent the formation of air pockets, i.e. lifting in the cuticle zone;

• comfortable filing with ordinary and standard files and milling cutters; 

• rolling of the product during filing, detachment and falling of unnecessary residues on the table; no dust, floating debris and air contamination

• waste generated during filing does not clog cutters, especially carbide ones

1. Preparation of tips

- adjust the sizes of tips to the customer's nails; check if the given tip matches the width and the lower side of the natural nail, by gently putting it to the nail and applying light pressure;

- after matching, mark each tip with a number.

Recommendation: Do not duplicate molds. If we matched the nails on one hand of the customer, it does not mean that the nails on the other hand will fit the same size, because the nails are usually different on both hands. Therefore, we recommend matching the tips to both the left and right hands. Only then can the tips unattached and arranged on the worktop, in preparation for fixing.

- gently mat the zone that will be attached to the natural nail with a polishing block or a 240/240, mini polisher (a few small swipes);

- dust off with a brush.

The tips are ready to be attached to the nail.

2. Preparation of nails just like for classic extensions

- remove the cuticles;

- remove the epithelium;

- clean the side grooves of the nail;

- the stylist then decides whether to shorten the natural nail;

- matt the entire nail with a 240/240 polishing block or, if necessary, a 180 block;

- dust the nail with the Penguin brush;

- degrease the nail with a dust-free swab soaked in Cleaner;

- apply a small amount of Ultrabond adhesive and wait 2 minutes until it evaporates;

- apply a thin layer of Base Gel or Rubber Base;

- cure in a UV lamp for 30 seconds;

- scoop a small amount of Rubber Gel - Glue using the spatula of the Master Brush 6, apply it to the free edge of the nail and spread evenly, creating a strip across the nail;

- press the tip to the free edge, at an angle of 30°;

- apply maximum pressure to the Rubber Gel - Glue, guiding it under the cuticles, so that no bubbles can form between the nail and the tip;

- after fixing the gel tips on the whole hand, adjust their appearance and direction;

- remove excess glue with a spatula;

- cure in a UV lamp for 2 minutes;

- shorten the length of the molds with a guillotine or cut them with scissors, and then smooth them with a disc cutter;

- form the nails into the desired shape: oval, almond, slightly tapered square;

- file the area where the tip connects with the nail near the cuticles, use a milling cutter with a file base or a F3, F1, F2 or F6 carbide cutter;

- after removing the visible border between the tip and the natural nail, the whole can be matted with a 240 or 180 polishing block;

- dust off the nail;

- degrease the plate with Cleaner;

- apply Base Gel, Rubber Base or cover base;

- gently fill the transition between the cuticles and the gel tip with base because, as a result of filing, this place is slightly concave; to obtain flatness, gently adjust it using the base.

We recommend using Rubber Base for a transparent effect or, if using a cover base, we recommend one of our lines: Baby Base or Stone Cover Base. These collections are ideal for filling the small spaces between the cuticles and the beginning of the previously filed gel tips;

- cure in a UV lamp;

- wipe off the dispersion, apply the color and gloss, or immediately apply the top coat if you want a transparent, glass effect