Instructions - Using our New Formula Dip Liquids

When using our New Formula dip liquids, these specific instructions must be followed for the fastest dry time and to achieve the BEST shine. These consist of the clear glass bottles with the colored number system labels.

  1. Clean and push back cuticles and apply Step 1 (Bond)
  2. Apply Step 2 (Dip Base) in a thin manner and immediately dip your nail in the powder on an angle. (Alternatively, you can pour the powder over your finger or lay your finger onto the powder).
  3. Using a cuticle stick (or dotting tool) trace around your cuticles removing powder from the area before it is dry.
  4. Brush any extra powder from your nails and repeat the previous step until you are satisfied with coverage.
  5. Apply Step 3 (Activator) liberally and let dry (approx.2 minutes) Dry time will depend on the number of layers and what type of dip powders you used (glitter, or solid/shimmer) etc.
  6. File and buff nails to shape.  Clean nails with alcohol or cleanse with water, but make sure they are completely dry before moving on.
  7. Apply your Dip Top to all nails and let dry.  First layer is dry in approx. 1-2 minutes.  Additional layers may take longer.
  8. You may apply additional layers of Dip Top but make sure each layer is completely dry (approx. 5 minutes). (If you have our Activator Mist, this will dry the Dip Top immediately.  Should you choose this route, add your first layer of Top, and go back and add another nice layer to get the shininess you want.  After you are satisfied with that, wait approx 30 seconds and use your Activator Mist on the nails and your Dip Top will be dry in a few seconds.) One layer of Dip Top will soak into the nail so you will most definitely want to add another layer or two.  NOTE: Using Activator Mist immediately after Dip Top can cause ripples.

NOTE:  These liquids do NOT require Activator for the Dip Top to dry (unlike our Original Formula Dip Liquids). Activator is only needed to harden the dip powder.Â