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Reverse french manicure step by step
Salon System GELLUX Nail Technician, Julie-Anne Larivière has created this reversed French tip design using the new GELLUX Feel the Vibe summer collection.
Step 1
Prepare nail and clean with GELLUX Prep + Wipe, and apply GELLUX Fast Bond. Allow to dry for 60 seconds.

Step 2
Apply GELLUX Easy Off Base Coat, then cure, 30 seconds with LED, 2 minutes UV.
Step 3
Allow to dry for 60 seconds. Apply 2 layers of Gellux Copacabana, curing in between each coat, 30 seconds with LED, 2 minutes UV.
Step 4
Using a short liner brush dipped in Gellux Hot In Rio, create the pointy shape at the cuticle area and cure for for 30 seconds for LED, 2 minutes for UV.
Step 5
Using a fine striper brush or a very fine detail brush, outline the cuticle shape with Gellux Purely White and cure.

Step 6
Apply GELLUX Top Coat, and cure, 60 seconds LED, 3 minutes UV.
Step 7
Wipe off sticky layer with GELLUX Prep & Wipe and apply NAILLUX Cuticle Cream to moisturise the skin around the nails.

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