The UV gel false nail application protocol with French is an essential method for achieving strong, elegant, and long-lasting nails. In just three main steps, it is possible to ensure a professional manicure suitable for both beginners and experienced nail technicians.
UV gel false nail application protocol: main steps
Nail preparation ensures the gel adheres: disinfection, cuticle pushing, filing, and degreasing. Next, applying the tips allows the natural nail to be extended before applying the base UV/LED gel, which consolidates and evens out the surface. The protocol can be enhanced with camouflage gel, a French manicure, or colored gel.
The UV gel false nail application protocol with French ensures an impeccable shine, a natural arch, and long-lasting wear. With proper technique, this UV gel false nail application protocol delivers a clean and professional result.
Step 1: Nail preparation
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Wash and carefully disinfect your hands.
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Push back the cuticles with a boxwood stick.
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Remove the small dead skin around the nails for better gel adhesion.
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Gently file the surface with a buffing block (without damaging the nail).
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Dust off with a manicure brush.
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Degrease with cleaner on a cellulose wipe.
Step 2: Applying the tips (optional)
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Choose a tip that fits each nail.
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Press firmly for 7 seconds without air bubbles.
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Cut to the desired length with guillotine nippers.
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File the tip/nail junction with a 180/100 banana file.
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Smooth with the buffing block, then dust off.
Step 3: Base UV/LED gel
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Apply a thin layer of base gel with a brush.
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Cure for 2 minutes under a UV lamp or 60 seconds under LED.
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Do not remove the sticky layer: it promotes adhesion.
Step 4: Camouflage gel (optional)
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Apply one or two layers of camouflage gel.
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Cure after each layer.
Step 5: French manicure (optional)
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Apply the white gel to the free edge.
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Cure for 5 seconds per nail to set.
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Then cure for 2 minutes under UV or 60 seconds under LED.
Step 6: Construction gel and arch
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Apply a generous layer of self-leveling gel.
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Create the arch by placing a ball of gel on the stress area.
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Cure for 15 seconds in front of the lamp, then 10 seconds under the lamp (20 for the thumbs).
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Degrease the sticky layer with cleaner.
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File to smooth and polish with a buffing block.
Step 7: Colored gel (if no French)
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Apply two thin layers of colored gel.
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Cure for 2 minutes under UV or 60 seconds under LED after each layer.
Step 8: Top coat gel
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Apply a thin layer of top coat gel.
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Cure for 2 minutes under UV or 60 seconds under LED.
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Remove the sticky layer with cleaner if necessary.
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Apply a nourishing cuticle oil and massage.
Important tips
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Never leave your gel pots open under the UV/LED lamp.
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Always degrease between steps.
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Avoid contact between the gel and the skin.
