PROTEIN HARDENER

PROTEIN HARDENER [proh-teen-hahr-dn-er]

What it is: A combination of clear polish, vitamins and protein, such as collagen and calcium. It is used to strengthen/harden and reinforce weak, peeling and brittle nails.
How to use it: It’s applied directly onto the natural nail and can be used as a base before polish.

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OVERLAY

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OVERLAY [oh-ver-lay]

What it is: An artificial nail product that coats the natural nail and/or a tip extension.
How to use it: Use professional nail enhancement systems such as L&P, light-cured gels or resin systems to smooth, protect, strengthen and beautify the nail surface.
How to store: Follow manufacturer’s directions on how to store your artificial nail products.

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NAIL POLISH

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NAIL POLISH [neyl-pol-ish]

What it is: AKA lacquer, enamel. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.

How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.

How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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LACQUER

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LACQUER [Lacker]

What it is: AKA enamel, nail polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.

How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.

How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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ENAMEL

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ENAMEL [ih-nam-uhl]

What it is: AKA lacquer, nail polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.

How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat.

How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.

How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.

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