Achieving sculpted nails with a smooth finish is easy when you have the right tools and techniques at your disposal. Here’s a detailed guide to applying acrylics using premium products from Glitterbels.

1. Nail Preparation

Start with clean, dry nails. Use a nail file to shape your nails and a buffer to smooth the surface. Apply a dehydrator to remove any moisture, followed by an acid-free primer to ensure the acrylic adheres well.

2. Mixing the Acrylic

Select your desired Glitterbels core powder and mix it with their monomer liquid to create the acrylic bead. The consistency should be neither too wet nor too dry, allowing for precise sculpting.

3. Application of Acrylic

Place the bead onto your nail, near the cuticle. Gently pat and spread the bead using a fine-tipped acrylic brush, moving towards the nail tip. Ensure smooth, even coverage without flooding the cuticle area.

4. Shaping and Sculpting

Once the acrylic has set slightly, begin sculpting the nail into your desired shape. Focus on achieving an even thickness throughout, paying extra attention to the stress points to enhance the strength of the nails.

5. Buffing and Finishing

After the acrylic has fully hardened, refine the shape using a finer-grit file and smooth out any imperfections. Finish by buffing the nail to a high shine or prepare the surface for polish application.

6. Sealing the Acrylic

Apply a high-quality top coat to seal the acrylic. This not only adds a beautiful gloss but also protects the nail from chipping and wear.