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Step - BASE + DIP

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Wherever Base It is applied, powder will stick. It is crucial that you don’t allow any Base It to touch your cuticles or skin,  this will lead to chipping, cracking and lifting nails.

Make sure to apply THIN layers of the Base It. if you apply the Base it too thickly the layers won't set properly.

In this tutorial, we’ll discuss ‘capping the free edge.’ This technique involves swiping the brush along the tip of the nail plate after applying each layer. It helps prevent chipping at the edges, ensuring longer-lasting results.

When you're not using the bottle make sure to fully screw on the lid to prevent the brush from going hard.

Coat 1 nail at a time and DIRECTLY dip your finger into the powder. Base It dries quickly so working on 1 nail at a time is important.

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Products Needed

1. Base It

Dipping Powder

Powder Brush

Cuticle Pusher

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

A:

Stir through the powder with your cuticle pusher to make sure there are no clumps in the powder and application will be smooth.

B:

Take out the base coat brush and swirl your brush into the neck of the bottle. (This helps to prevent too thick application)

C:

Now it’s time to APPLY first layer of BASE IT + DIP

Work One Nail at a Time: Apply the base coat to one nail and dip it directly into the powder before it dries. Here is a detailed explanation:

  1. Apply a Thin, Even Layer: Use a light hand to apply a thin and even coat of Base It, ensuring you cover all areas of the nail, including the sides, and get as close to the edges as possible—without touching the skin or cuticle.

  2. Swipe the Free Edge: After coating the nail with base it, use the remaining product on your brush to swipe the very tip of your nail (the free edge). This ensures the entire nail is encapsulated in product for better durability.

  3. Dip Immediately: Dip your nail into the powder at a 45-degree angle (or backwards dipping for longer nails or extensions). Check the QR code for a detailed demonstration.

  4. Ensure Full Coverage: Make sure your nail is fully covered in powder. Then, gently tap off the excess powder before moving to the next nail.

Once you’ve done this on 1 nail (base + dip) you can move on to the next nail. Repeat the above on all nails.

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D:

If the powder on your nail appears wet, you've used too much base coat and you need to redip your finger without adding more base it. Repeat on nails that appear wet.

E:

After you've done all your nails brush off any excess powder
with the powder brush. Repeat on all nails.

F:

Now clean up the edges & cuticle area with the back of the cuticle pusher (or the clean up tool from the manicure toolbox) so you get a neat cuticle. Repeat on all nails.

Move on to step 3 below the video

Step-By-Step Video

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Step -  2ND LAYER OF BASE + DIP

A:

Apply the base + dip on all nails.

B:

Brush off any excess powder with the powder brush.

C:

Clean around the cuticle.

Move on to step 3 below the video

Step-By-Step Video

2.2

Step -  3RD LAYER OF BASE + DIP

A:

Apply the base + dip on all nails.

B:

Brush off any excess powder with the powder brush.

C:

Clean around the cuticle.

Move on to step 3 below the video

Step-By-Step Video

2.3

Step -  4TH LAYER OF BASE + DIP

A:

Apply the base + dip on all nails.

B:

Brush off any excess powder with the powder brush.

C:

Clean around the cuticle.

Move on to step 3 below the video

Step-By-Step Video