APPLICATION METHOD
WARNING!
SugarCookie Nails are NOT designed to applied using the Gel-X Method. DO NOT use any type of Gel or Extend Gel product to apply nails. Gel cannot cure through layers of polish and dramatically increases risk of developing a permanent skin damage.
ONLY USE nail sticker pads or air drying nail glue to apply your SugarCookie Nails sets.
Prep & Application Method
Prep
Pro-Tip: Apply before bed. This allow glue fully dry and create a strong hold without being exposed to water from showers, dishwater, hand-washing, etc.
- Find a clean and stable place to work that is free from dust and debris.
- Open the Prep Kit that was included with your purchase or prepare your own personal prep kit. Each SugarCookie Nails Prep Kit will include : Two (2) Alcohol Wipes, One (1) Nail Buffing Stick, One (1) Mini Nail File, One (1) Nail Glue or Nail Adhesive Tab Sheet, One (1) Cuticle Stick, and One (1), Two (2) Cuticle Wipes, and a copy of application instructions.
- Begin by washing your hands with mild soap and warm water. Then soak your clean hands in fresh warm water to soften the cuticle.
- Do Not Moisturize. You do not want to add oils to your nails. Instead, dry your hands completely and use the cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticle.
- Use the nail buffer tool to gently buff away the shine on your natural nail. Note: Buffing too aggressively will weaken your natural nail.
- Measure the fit of your SugarCookie Nails set against each finger and gently file the sides if necessary to fine tune your fit. Pro-Tip: File carefully and a little at a time. Continue measuring to make sure you don't over file. Go slow.
- Rinse hands to remove any filing of buffing dust that may have accumulated. Do Not Use Soap Or Moisturize.
- Use one Alcohol Wipe to completely wipe down & remove any/all oils from each of your natural nails and use the second Alcohol Wipe to do the same to your SugarCookie Nails Set.
- Handle with care. Dropping, unnecessary touching, & fumbling with your SugarCookie Nails during this application process will potentially introduce dust and oil back onto your nail. If this happens just wipe your nails down again with an Alcohol Wipe.
Glue Application
Pro-Tip: Apply your thumb nails last for additional stability and precision when applying your SugarCookie Nails set.
- If you chose the SugarCookie Nails Glue Prep Kit with your order, begin by opening your glue and cutting off the tip of the applicator.
- Choose a finger to start with.
- Apply a thin layer of glue to both your natural nail and your SugarCookie Nails press on nail. Too little glue will leave gaps and too much glue will flood the nail and spill out over the nail. Note: Be careful not to touch the underside of the nail or your nail bed with your fingers. This will introduce, dust, oil, and/or debris which will weaken adhesion.
- Hold your SugarCookie Nails press on nail at an angle and place it as close to your cuticle as possible without overlapping.
- Gently lower the rest of the nail down flat onto your natural nail to reduce air bubbles.
- Firmly press down the nail and hold for 15-30 seconds making sure to apply pressure to all sides of the nail. This will reduce any additional air bubbles and give your nail a secure hold. Repeat for all fingers.
- After your set is applied, Moisturize hands and apply Cuticle Oil.
- Enjoy your SugarCookie Nails set for up to 2 weeks of gorgeous wear time!
Sticker Application
Pro- Tip: Apply your thumb nails last for additional stability and precision when applying your SugarCookie Nails set.
- If you chose the SugarCookie Nails Nail Stickers Prep Kit, begin by splitting the sheet along the perforated line.
- Choose a finger to start and hold it under the sheet. Look through the transparent stickers and choose the one that most completely covers your nail. Note: Wider nail beds may require more than one sticker.
- Peel your selected sticker off the sheet by the tab being careful not to touch or let anything else touch the sticky side.
- Place the sticker close to the cuticle and press down on the sticker for 10 seconds to flatten it on the nail. Add another sticker to cover more of your nail if necessary. Do not overlap stickers. Pro-Tip: For a firmer, seamless, and long-lasting hold, apply heat from a hair dryer to warm the sticker and press down and push out from center on all sides.
- Peel off the plastic cover on the sticker
- Pick up your SugarCookieNail , hold it at an angle and carefully line it up to your natural nail without overlapping. Note: If you place your SugarCookie Nails press on nail in the wrong place, you will need to remove the sticker completely and begin again at Step #2.
- Lower your SugarCookieNail down flat onto the rest of your nail.
- Press and hold for 15-30 seconds making to apply pressure to all sides.
- Continue application on the rest of your fingers.
- After your set is applied, Moisturize hands and apply Cuticle Oil.
- Enjoy your SugarCookie Nails set for up to 3 days of gorgeous wear time!
Admittedly, at first glance, this method does seem tedious. But if you keep practicing, you'll be applying SugarCookie Nails like a pro in no time. The more you practice, the better you will get, and the longer your wear time will be!
When you remove your nails, simply remove any residual glue or stickers on your SugarCookie Nails set and place them back in your storage container in a cool, dry, and safe place until you are ready for your next application.
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Happy wearing and have the sweetest day!