As far as eliminating all of the layers of gel, laying a thin overlay of acrylic and sealing it with Intense Seal to create gel nails, you’d have to ask yourself the following questions about your client: 1) Is she hard on her nails, meaning could she use a thicker coat? 2) Is she wearing tips where you need to fill the seam? 3) Does she have natural nails that need only a little extra strength? For a “yes” response to questions 1 or 2, I’d add two coats of the base before applying Intense Seal; for question 3, one coat should do.
In general, you can add Intense Seal to any gel or acrylic appliction as the final seal. Market it as a finishing service that brightens a French look and increases wear by blocking sunrays and cleansers. — Dennise Mason is brand manager for IBD.