NSI’s Balance UV Color Gels have exceptional strength and adhesion and come in 49 colors that can be easily blended together. Balance UV Gels have a thicker consistency for deeper color intensities, so clients will be wowed by your nail art, two-tone Frenches, and permanent polishes. Application is quick and easy and cures in two minutes flat with a full hand lamp.

1. After thoroughly prepping the nail and applying Balance Bond (Acid-Free) Primer, apply Balance Builder Gel or One-Step Gel in polish-like strokes from the cuticle to the free edge. Cure for 90 seconds.

2. Apply Balance UV Color Gel Basic Red #8 and cure for two minutes. For deeper color intensity, apply a second layer of color gel and cure for two more minutes. Remove the tacky dispersion layer with Cleanse.

 

3. Using a very small detail brush and Balance UV Color Gel Noir #88, draw a line down the center of the nail. Freeze cure for 10 seconds and then continue drawing the ladybug spots, head, and antennae. Cure for two minutes and remove the tacky dispersion layer.

 

4. Clean your small detail brush and make two small dots for the eyes using Balance UV Color Gel XTreme White #1. Cure for two minutes. Seal the whole design with Balance Finish Clear Gel and cure for 90 seconds. Remove the tacky dispersion layer with Cleanse.

 

5. Massage Nurture Oil to surrounding soft tissue. The finished design will look like new for two full weeks. Try this on toes too.

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