Step 1

Wash hands and dry thoroughly. Remove shine by lightly buffing the surface of each nail.

Step 2

Apply Step One to each nail. This will temporarilydehydrate the nail for a better bond.

Step 3

Apply a thin layer of Step Two. This dries very quickly; you'll want to do one nail at a time taking care to avoid your skin and cuticle.

Step 4

While Step Two is still wet, dip your nail into the clear powderat an angle. Use a dust brush to remove excess powder.Repeat this process one nail at a time.

Step 5

Once you have applied clear dip powder to each nail, you'll repeat this process using your colored dip powder.

Step 6

Apply a thin layer of base coat to each nail and dip your nail into the colored powder at an angle one fingernail at a time.

Step 7

Apply a thin layer of base coat to each nail and dip your nail into the colored powder at an angle one fingernail at a time.

Step 8

Once you have finished with the colored dip powder, apply 1-2 layers of clear powder.

Step 9

Buff each nail for a smooth, even surface.

Step 10

Apply a thin layer of Activator to each nail and allow 3-4 minutes to dry. Add another layer of Step Three making sure to cap each nail. Wait 3-4 minutes before applying Top Coat.

Step 11

Apply a thin layer of Top Coat to each nail. Wait five minutes and apply another layer using even strokes and capping each nail. Allow approximately ten minutes to dry completely.