COMPLETE NAIL ART ™ GLITZ GLAMOUR COLLECTION
PRECAUTIONS • Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference. • Do NOT use this product for any other purpose other than those specified in these instructions. ! • Do NOT use if you have open cuts on or around the cuticle, or fungal nail infections.
INTR ODUCTION Whether you’re a novice or a well practised nail artist, you can add real glitz and glamour to your nails with this specially selected range of nail art. The combination of nail foils, metalix wraps, rhinestone gems and glitter, with the magical magnetic, shattered look crackle and metallic polishes makes the possibilities truly endless.
CONTENTS 1 3 x nail Metalix wraps 0 2-in-1 topcoat 2 Hoof stick ! Crackle polish 3 Application stick @ Crackle base varnish 4. Base brush £ Gold glitter 5.
CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * & £ % ^ ! @ $ 3
BEFORE YOU START • Make sure the surface you are working on is well protected. A few sheets of newspaper will do the trick. • ave some nail varnish remover close at hand to clean the brush before H applying another colour and for clearing up mistakes. • Ensure nails are clean, dry and grease free before starting application. • ome dark nail polish colours can stain the nail.
P repare the natural nail 1 STEP 1 Remove any jewellery. File and shape nails to a uniform length if necessary. Wash and dry hands or feet thoroughly, paying particular attention to the nails. 2 STEP 2 Gently push back the cuticles with the Hoof Stick and remove ALL residual skin cells from the nail plate surface. Skin cells contain oils and moisture which will weaken the bond of the polish on the nail plate.
CRACKLE POLISH 1 STEP 1 Start by applying a coat of 2-in-1 varnish. This will help to prolong the life of your polish and prevent staining of the natural nail plate APPLYING THE SILVER BASE POLISH 2 STEP 2 Starting in the centre and approximately 1mm from the cuticle, brush the silver base polish towards the tip. Then proceed with the sides. IMPORTANT: with polish.
CRACKLE POLISH APPLYING CRACKLE POLISH You will achieve different results by applying either a thin, medium or thick EVEN layer of crackle polish over the nail. Thick layer Medium layer Thin layer 4 STEP 4 Starting in the centre and approximately 1mm from the cuticle, brush the crackle polish towards the tip. Then proceed with the sides. Once the nail is complete, recap the bottle. 5 STEP 5 Leave Crackle polish to dry for at least 30 minutes allowing the crackle effect to develop.
MAGNETIC POLISH 1 STEP 1 Start by applying a coat of 2-in-1 varnish. This will help to prolong the life of your polish and prevent staining of the natural nail plate 2 STEP 2 Starting in the centre and approximately 1mm from the cuticle, brush the magnetic polish towards the tip. Then proceed with the sides. Allow 10 minutes to dry IMPORTANT: Do not overload the brush with polish. 3 STEP 3 Apply a second coat.
MAGNETIC POLISH 4 STEP 4 Hold the magnet directly over the nail, resting the small lip on the magnet on the finger just above the cuticle. Hold in place for 10-15 seconds. NOTE: The centre of the design is in the centre of the magnet, so make sure the magnet is in the centre of your nail. 5 STEP 5 Remove the magnet, move onto the next nail and repeat steps 3 - 5. IMPORTANT: If you get any polish on the magnet remove with a tissue IMMEDIATELY.
nail art pens The double ended applicator features detailing pen and fine line brush. Also on the base of each bottle is a pin for unblocking any polish in the shaft of the detailing pen. Revealing the pen Simply pull the top off. No turning is required. Revealing the brush Holding the base in one hand, and the top in the other, unscrew the top anti-clockwise and reveal the brush. using the pin The pin is located on the underside of the bottle. Removing the sticker will release it.
nail art pens 1 STEP 1 Using the base brush apply a base colour. This can be any of the Nail Art colours provided or your chosen nail polish. NOTE: Best results are obtained when thin layers of polish are applied. Do not overload the brush with polish 2 STEP 2 Start in the centre and approximately 1mm from the cuticle and brush towards the tip. 3 STEP 3 Then proceed with the sides. Once the nail is complete, recap the bottle and allow your nails to dry before proceeding.
nail art pen basic techni q ues Dots Dots are produced by using the detailing pens. Place the pen on the nail with light pressure and lift straight up. Larger dots can be created by building up with a circular motion. To bring the polish to the tip of the pen, squeeze the bottle gently. strokes To create tapered strokes, put the brush down on the nail and using a quick ‘flicking’ action, brush across the nail. For a standard stroke, move the brush across the nail slowly, applying gentle pressure.
nail art pen basic techni q ues ‘C’ Strokes Move the brush anti-clockwise in a circular direction as though writing the letter ‘C’. Apply pressure as you reach the left point at which you change direction sweeping the brush round to the right releasing pressure as you go. ‘S’ Strokes Put the brush on the nail and sweep the brush down the nail moving slightly to the left, then applying more pressure move to the right and then releasing pressure, back to the left.
nail foils 1 STEP 1 Start by applying a coat of 2-in-1 varnish. This stage is important as foils do not adhere well to the natural nail. Allow to dry for 30 minutes. 2 STEP 2 Apply a thin coat of foil adhesive. You can cover either the entire nail or a section depending on your design. Leave for 8-10 minutes. The adhesive (while remaining tacky) will become completely clear. Tip: We advise you to do one hand first and then the other, you may want to get a friend to help.
nail foils 4 STEP 4 Lift away backing film. 5 STEP 5 Apply 2-in-1 varnish. Allow to dry. Apply a second coat. 6 STEP 6 Finish off by brushing across the free edge of the nail.
nail M E T A L I X w rap 1 Before applying your Nail Metalix Wraps have both a pair of nail scissors and a nail file easily to hand. STEP 1 Find the Nail Metalix that best fits the nail plate, if necessary trim whilst still on the backing sheet. 2 STEP 2 Carefully remove the Nail Metalix from the backing sheet, lifting from the straight edge. Align the curved end 0.5mm from the cuticle line. Press onto the centre of the Nail Metalix to anchor in place.
applying nail gems 1 STEP 1 Apply 2-in-1 varnish to the area, while it is still tacky, use the application stick to pick up gem and firmly place on nail. 2 STEP 2 Apply 2-in-1 varnish and allow to dry. 3 STEP 3 Apply a second coat. Finish off by brushing across the free edge of the nail.
applying glitter Glitter is applied to wet polish. It can be either applied onto the whole area of the nail, or selected areas. 1 STEP 1 Choose a background colour for the glitter (this can be the same as your base colour) and paint the area you wish the glitter to cover. All other areas must be completely dry. 2 STEP 2 While the polish is still wet, sprinkle glitter onto the nail. Have a piece of paper under the nail to catch any excess glitter. This can then be returned to the jar.
A F T E R C A R E A N D advice • Some practice will be required for applying nail art techniques to the nails on your writing hand. You may want to get a friend to help. • To help make your design last longer apply a layer of 2-in-1 topcoat, once it is completely dry. Always cap the free edge, as this is where the design endures most wear and tear. • Clean the base brush with ordinary nail polish remover immediately after use.
A F T E R C A R E A N D advice nail foils The foil isn’t sticking • Foils do not adhere well to the natural nail. Always apply a nail polish or 2-in-1 varnish before foil application. • Nail polish has not dried properly before applying foil adhesive. • If the foil adhesive is still wet or has not turned clear the foil will not stick successfully. • Foil adhesive has been left too long before foil application. The nail foil patchy • Foil adhesive has been left too long before foil application.
A F T E R C A R E A N D advice There are creases appearing at the sides wraps • Apply plenty of pressure onto Nail Metalix during application, paying particular attention to the side walls. • Stretching Nail Metalix over the nail plate will help form a smooth curve over the nail. • Make sure that you have left a gap of at least 0.5mm between the edge of Nail Metalix and the cuticle.
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