Correct Application and Removal of our UV-Gel Strips
Important for the summer: Please do not apply under sunlight or outdoors in the shade!
Here's how to do it:
- If you have very stressed & brittle nails, wait until your nails have recovered before using
- Your white nail edge should be at least 2mm long, this way you can file it down the best
What you will need:
- MANIKO UV Gel Strips (package includes nail file, wooden sticks, and alcohol pads)
- UV Lamp
- Nail scissors
- UV Lamp
- Nail scissors
Application
1. Remove cuticles
Extend the life of your UV Gel Manicure by pushing back your cuticles with the wooden stick and removing the thin layer of cuticle on your nail bed.
2. Cleaning
Clean your nails with the alcohol pad to free them from any residue. This creates the optimal base for your manicure to last longer!
3. Choose your size
Choose the suitable UV Gel Strip sizes for your nails.
Hold the UV Gel Strips over your nails and opt for the smaller size if you are unsure.
If you can't find a suitable size, you can also trim the strips.
Hold the UV Gel Strips over your nails and opt for the smaller size if you are unsure.
If you can't find a suitable size, you can also trim the strips.
4. Apply them
Apply the UV Gel Strips and smooth them from the center to the edges. Make sure not to stick them onto your cuticles.
5. Fold over
Fold the overhanging end under your nail tips, so the entire nail edge is covered by the UV Gel Strip.
6. File
File the UV Gel Strips horizontally below the nail edge using the nail file. Always file in one direction to prevent damaging the strip. Never file the strips vertically in an up and down motion.
7. Press Edges
Press the UV Gel Strips firmly onto your nail edges. This significantly extends the durability of the UV Gel Strips.
8. Curing Under UV Lamp
Connect the UV Lamp to a power source.
Place your index, middle, ring, and little finger centered under the UV Lamp and switch it on.
Let the strips cure for 1 minute (Our MANIKO Lamp automatically turns off after 1 minute).
Repeat this step again with both of your thumbs.
IMPORTANT: Do not look directly into the UV Lamp light!
Place your index, middle, ring, and little finger centered under the UV Lamp and switch it on.
Let the strips cure for 1 minute (Our MANIKO Lamp automatically turns off after 1 minute).
Repeat this step again with both of your thumbs.
IMPORTANT: Do not look directly into the UV Lamp light!
Correct Removal:
Apply the MANIKO Remover Serum onto the cuticles.
Dip the tip of the wooden stick into the Remover Serum and gently lift the strips from one side.
With the soaked stick, now loosen the adhesive layer between the nail and the strip, working from one side to the other, not with the direction of growth.
Soak the stick after each movement again with Remover Serum or brush a drop of Remover Serum under the strip with the brush.
Dip the tip of the wooden stick into the Remover Serum and gently lift the strips from one side.
With the soaked stick, now loosen the adhesive layer between the nail and the strip, working from one side to the other, not with the direction of growth.
Soak the stick after each movement again with Remover Serum or brush a drop of Remover Serum under the strip with the brush.
Do you want to perform a French UV-Gel Manicure?
Then first follow steps 3 - 8 with the white French Tip Strip and then repeat with the transparent UV Gel Strip.
Using the transparent overlay strip extends the durability of your French Manicure!
Also, when applying, make sure that the overlay does not touch your cuticles.
If the overlay does not fully contact at the lower edge of the white French Tip, you can press it down there.
Using the transparent overlay strip extends the durability of your French Manicure!
Also, when applying, make sure that the overlay does not touch your cuticles.
If the overlay does not fully contact at the lower edge of the white French Tip, you can press it down there.