1. Apply the Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse onto a lint free wipe to clean the nails.  

2. Push back the cuticle and clean the surrounding nail.

3. Shape the natural nail.  

4. Gently remove the shine on the natural nail with a buffer.

5. Apply the Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse on the clean lint free wipe to remove the dust and clean the nail.

6. Apply Gelish pH Bond to the natural nail.

7. Apply a thin coat of Gelish Foundation Base Gel to the nail making sure to cap the free edge.

8. Use the orange wood stick to clean up any excess Gelish Foundation Base Gel from around the cuticle or under the nail.

9. Cure for 45 seconds in the Gelish MINI PRO45 LED Light, 1 minute in a UV Light or 10 seconds in an LED Light.

10. Using a clean lint-free dry wipe, or dry gel brush, remove excess product from the nail. Do not use Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse.

11. Apply a THIN layer of the Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish of choice from cuticle to free edge. Be sure to seal the edges of the nail. Note: too thick of application will cause gel to not cure properly.

12. Cure for 45 seconds in the Gelish MINI PRO45 LED Light, 2 minutes in a UV Light or 30 seconds in an LED Light.

13. Repeat Step 11 & 12.

14. Apply Gelish Top It Off Sealer Gel from cuticle to free edge using a thin light application.

15. Cure for 45 seconds in the Gelish PRO45 LED Light, 2 minutes in a UV Light or 30 seconds in an LED Light.

16. Your nails will be tacky after step 15, apply the Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse onto a clean lint free wipe to remove the tacky surface.

17. Apply Gelish Nourish Cuticle Oil to the skin surrounding the nail.

Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish must be cured for 2 minutes with the Gelish Light, or 30 seconds with the Gelish LED Light, and up to 2 minutes with other UV Light systems.  

Must be applied over Gelish Foundation Gel. Do not apply directly to the natural nail.

Apply in 2 thin coats for accurate curing.

The Gelish Colors can be used over acrylic or gel products.