CONTENTS:

The Fast Set System

The Kym Lee System

Stealth Tip Application

Utipmate Tip Application

White Lightning Tip Application

Silked Glass Fiber Wrap Applicaton

Sanitize 
Have client wash hands and scrub nails before you begin a full set of Silked Glass, or if the client is back to have her Silked Glass filled.  Once seated at station, both client and technician should use Galaxy's Rinseless Hand Sanitizing Gel, Station Safe.

Preparing Nail For Application

1. Prep Nail: First, using a clean orangewood stick, push back and remove any cuticle or hidden skin from nail application area.  Be sure to use firm, but cautious, pressure as not to slip off nail plate and injure tissue surrounding the nail plate.  Then, using a 180 grit file, lightly file cuticle area and nail plate surface, to ensure all skin is removed from nail plate.

2. Dust: The proper tool to use is a nylon manicuring brush, such as Galaxy's Animal Nylon Scrub Brush.  These brushes are sanitize-able and make a great retail item for adults and children alike.  All dust and debris must be removed from the nail plate. This tool has stiff bristles to remove dust completely and can be sterilized.

3. Balance: One squirt of Galaxy' Balance sanitizes the nail plate and surrounding tissue, as well as balance the PH level of the natural nail to create better adhesion.

4. Size Your Tips for Application: Be sure to size each finger individually, as nail size can vary greatly from hand to hand.  If using the White Lightning Tips, be sure to have pre-filled your smile line before application.  If using Ultipmate Tips, be sure you have thinned the well area before application.

Application of Tips

1. Using White Lightning Tips: Using Galaxy's Resin Gel, apply a thin line along the White Lightning "smile line" and apply tip to the free-edge using a rocking motion.  This will release any bubbles and achieve a secure fit. Blend tip only if necessary.

2. Using Ultipmate Tips: Using Galaxy's Resin Gel, apply a thin layer inside the well area of the Ultipmate Tip and apply to free-edge using a rocking motion.  This will release any bubbles and achieve a secure fit.  Blend tip until flush with natural nail, using no coarser than a 100 grit file.  Be cautious not to create heat on the clients nail bed.

Application of Product Over the Tip

1. Basing the Nail: Using the Base & Build Gel, apply a thin but liberal coat on the natural nail only.  Be sure not to get Base & Build Gel on the skin or the surrounding cuticle.  Do this on all 10 nails.

2. Smooth: Using a very fine file, gently go over Base & Build Gel to make sure application area is smooth.  Be sure not to file through Base & Build Gel to natural nail.  If this happens, re-apply gel and smooth out.  Do this to all 10 nails.

3. Pre-cut Fiberglass: Pre-cut fiberglass and silk to fit area of nail and extension to be covered.

4. Fiberglass Application: Using Galaxy's Deep Penetrating Resin Gel, apply a thin coat over the entire nail and tip extension.  Then apply the fiberglass over entire nail and tip.  Be sure not to touch skin with fiberglass, as this can cause lifting.  Using an orangewood stick, smooth down edges and pull snug down over extension.  Repeat this step on all 10 nails. 

5. Check Resin: Quickly check that all 10 nails are completely saturated with Deep Penetrating Resin.  If you can still see fabric, add a second thin layer of Deep Penetrating Resin.  When the fabric is no longer visible, move to "Activator" step below.

6. Activator: Hit each nail with a short, fine mist of Hussle Activator.  Hold Hussle no closer than 5 inches from finger when spraying.  Always spray away from the direction of your client.

7. Shape: Using a 180 grit file, shape the sides, free-edge and top surface.  Be sure to smooth cuticle area flush with natural nail.

8. Silk Application: Now apply silk to the entire surface of each nail that has been prepared with fiberglass.  Be sure to smooth down edges with an orangewood stick and pull snug down over extension.  Complete this step on each nail.

9. Next, apply a thin coat of Base & Build Gel to each nail.  Once Base and Build Gel has completely saturated silk, use Hussle Activator to speed drying time.  If silk is not completely saturated, apply a second coat of gel before using Hussle.

10. Buff: Buff all 10 nails using a Terminator File, being sure the surface is smooth.  Only if necessary, use a 180 grit Zebra Rocket File around cuticle to smooth flush.

11. Massage: Massage Galaxy's soothing Almond Oil into all 10 cuticles to re-hydrate skin.  

12. Scrub: Have client to scrub excess oil off the nail surface.

13. Liquid Glass: Apply 2 coats of Liquid Glass or polish.  Liquid Glass is a plastic sealer. This is a UV protector and only takes two coats.  It dries in 120 seconds and looks as shiny as freshly cleaned glass.  Liquid Glass may not be used as a base coat or a top coat.

14. Smudge Me Not: Add a coat of Galaxy's Smudge Me Not top coat to finish your client beautifully over Liquid Glass or polish.  Smudge Me Not is non-yellowing, dries in under 3 minutes and can be used over Liquid Glass for a flawless finish and prevents the sticky finish caused by sunscreens, hair products, perfumes and other elements.