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OPI Signature Mani Tutorial

    Mani Signature Tutorial

    Give clients the signature mani of their dreams using our line of Nature Strong Nail & Skincare.

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    Step by Step

    1. Step 1

      BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Prep warm damp towels for removal of scrub.

    2. Step 2

      Start with clean dry hands.

      Start with clean dry hands

    3. Step 3

      Trim nails if needed and shape as desired with a 240-grit file.

      Trim nails if needed and shape as desired with a 240-grit file.

    4. Step 4

      Apply a small amount of Soothe & Remove Cuticles to the perimeter of each nail. Allow to soften 1-2 minutes.

      Apply a small amount of Soothe & Remove Cuticles

    5. Step 5

      Gently glide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate, pushing back the proximal fold and loosening cuticle from the nail plate.

      Gently glide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate

    6. Step 6

      Use a cuticle removal tool to remove any remaining cuticle from the nail plate.

      Use a cuticle removal tool to remove any remaining cuticle from the nail plate

    7. Step 7

      OPTIONAL: Refer to system recommendation and buff nail if needed. Cleanse nails thoroughly with a nail wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution and apply a coat of Bond Aid before nail product application. Apply OPI GelColor, Powder Perfection, GELevate™, or acrylic service of choice prior to skincare application.

      Cleanse nails thoroughly with a nail wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution

    8. Step 8

      Apply Smooth It Out Hand Foot Scrub in long effleurage strokes to the hand and arm.

      Apply Smooth It Out Hand Foot Scrub in long effleurage strokes to the hand and arm

    9. Step 9

      Wrap the hand and arm in a warm damp towel and glide it down to remove scrub.

      Wrap the hand and arm in a warm damp towel and glide it down to remove scrub

    10. Step 10

      Warm a generous amount of Moisture Mission Hand & Foot Cream between your hands and apply it in long smooth effleurage strokes to the hand and arm.

      Warm a generous amount of Moisture Mission Hand & Foot Cream between your hands and apply it in long smooth effleurage strokes to the hand and arm.

    11. Step 11

      If applying a lacquer system, cleanse nails thoroughly with a nail wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution and apply a coat of Bond Aid™ prior to lacquer application. Allow to dry.

      Cleanse nails thoroughly with a nail wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Cleansing Solution and apply a coat of Bond Aid™

    12. Step 12

      Apply a drop of Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.

      Apply a drop of Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.

    13. Step 13

      Help clients find their perfect take-home products by assessing their skin and nail needs.

      Help clients find their perfect take-home products by assessing their skin and nail needs

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