Select the size of Elation tip best suited for each finger Choose from 1-10 for standard-sized nail beds, 1A and 1B for larger thumbs, or 10A for smaller pinkies. Brush NSI Polybond Adhesive on the underside of the tip well.
Press the tip to the natural nail’s free edge at a 45° angle. Hold firmly for 2-3 seconds. Cut and file the tip to the desired length and shape. No prep filing is necessary; to save time, Elation is pre-textured.
Using a 100-grit abrasive, file in one direction across the well overlap.
Do not cross over onto the natural nail plate, Seam blenders can be used on Elation, but are not necessary. The soft, flexible Polyflex material files quickly and easily to blend invisibly with the natural nail.
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