Backscratchers Extreme Powder Glaze Acrylic Dip System incorporates resin technology with high quality acrylic dipping powder to create strong, natural–looking nails that are easy to apply. Usable on tips or natural nails, this system can help create a beautiful set of nails in 30 minutes or less. 

 

1. Prep the nail by shaping with a 240 septifile and removing shine using a 600 grit file. Then apply Base Glaze, staying 1/16-in. away from the cuticle.

2. Activate with Glaze Dryer.

3. Remove shine from the free edge with a 240 septifile where the tip will be placed, then apply Base Glaze to the free edge. Apply tip and hold for 5 seconds. Apply Base Glaze on the seam line and activate with Glaze Dryer. Cut tip to desired length and shape with a 240 septifile grit.

4. Apply Finish Glaze over the nail and tip, staying 1/8-in. away from cuticle.

5. Dip Nail in Extreme Powder and tap off excess powder.

6. Apply Finish Glaze over the powdered nail, staying 1/16 inches away from cuticle. Activate with Glaze Dryer. Then apply the last coat of Base Glaze over the entire nail, staying 1/16-in. away from cuticle. Activate with Glaze Dryer.

7. File around the cuticle with a 240 grit file, then go over the entire nail with a 600 grit file to smooth. Apply one to two coats of Extreme Sealer. (Wait 60 seconds in between coats.)

8. Apply Nail Radiance.

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