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PopIts Step by easy Step
PopIts Step by easy Step
The Most exciting innovation in nail artistry for years!!
Published by geeg
29-11-07
PopIts Step by easy Step

PopIts Dual System Forms from Sweet Squared



The Most exciting innovation in nail artistry for years!!



PREP it Up! PoP it On! Pinch it Off!!


How to Complete a Full Set of Salon enhancements in 30 minutes!
1. Prepare the natural nails using the same procedure you always follow for your brand of product.

2. Apply well-less White tips for French Nails or well-less Natural coloured tips … or follow your normal routine for blending a full well tip. OR apply the white powder in the PopIt as in the image below.

3. Sanitise the natural nails only and allow them to dry.

4. If your brand calls for it – apply primer and let it dry.


5. Choose the 10 PopIts that fit each individual nail exactly from side wall to side wall.
  • Make sure they are not too big or too small!
6. Trim the 'skirt' or 'frill' off the eponychium end of the PopIt using curved scissors and starting at the corner cut along the visible line rounding off at the other corner. Doing this flattens the PopIt right onto the nail so that the finish is just like a hand-made nail.




7. Fill the prepared PopIts, to just short of the finished length of the nail, with one colour of your brand of product (usually pink or clear).
  • Use your normal mix ratio.
  • For the best results use one bead only in the Popit and let the bead 'rest' and settle out completely.
  • Press (do not over-pat) or lightly brush the product so that it is evenly spread in the PopIt.
  • Make sure the product reaches to the sides of the PopIt.
  • Try not to over fill the PopIt. Try to visualise how big a bead you would need to cover zones 1,2, and 3 if you were only using one bead and then make a bead that size.
8. Place the PopIt at the Eponychium as tightly as possible while holding at a 45º angle to the nail.
  • For the best result, push the PopIt tight up against the Eponychium.
9. Slowly lower the PopIt on to the prepared nail with gentle but firm pressure and hold it in place gently with your thumb over the nail bed for 15 seconds (longer if the temperature is cold).


10. Turn the hand over and using your brush, smooth out any excess product that has squeezed beyond the free edge. Now leave and carry on applying each PopIt in the same way.
  • When sculpting in one colour, make sure the product is not too thin at the free edge of the natural nail or you will have a weak spot.
11. Pinch the PopIts off each set nail.
  • You can tap the PopIt with your brush handle to make sure the product is set. If the sound is a click then the product is set.
  • File or trim to the desired length and design.
  • Smooth all edges quickly with a soft abrasive. You’re Done!!
For One Colour Sculpting Follow Steps:

1 – 3 & 4 (if appropriate for your brand of product)

6 – 7 – 8 – 9 - 10 & 11 (smooth out any excess product that has squeezed beyond the free edge to the desired length or add further product if needed for more length)

You’re Done!!
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  #1  
By nicky's nails on 29-11-07, 07:41 PM
wooohoooo sounds so good, cant wait to try some,

thanks for this gigi, your a star

gonna be some happy geeks tonight
xxxxxx
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By NAIL FRENZY on 29-11-07, 08:58 PM
Thanks Gigi, you must be absolutely shattered demo's all week. a heavy cold and still putting the tutorial on for everyone. Hope you have a very relaxing weekend, you deserve it !!
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By sj1973 on 29-11-07, 09:01 PM
thank you gigi for taking time out of your hectic life at the moment to show us impatient geeks !! xxx
Last edited by sj1973; 30-11-07 at 05:31 PM..
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By HeatherDavis on 29-11-07, 10:13 PM
Thanks Gigi!!!!
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By the nail fairy on 29-11-07, 10:30 PM
Popits with Gel???

Hello Gigi..

I am hoping that you will clarify this for me..

I have just ordered some popits from the States, and I was told that they were not recommended to use with Gel??

I thought we would be able to use it with any system (including gel)


Thanking you in advance.


Sincerely;
Janet
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By bettyboo on 30-11-07, 12:13 AM
Woww Gigi, can not believe you have done the tutorial already and the week has not even finished! Now i know what happened to wonder woman.....

Great tutorial, Thanks. xx
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By jacquisu on 30-11-07, 12:40 AM
I'm exhausted just reading the threads on this site let alone doing demo's all week with a cold and doing tutorials as well - thanks Gigi - we are not worthy!!!
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By emma m on 30-11-07, 08:23 AM
Thanks for taking time out of your busy life to do this, it sounds fab.
i couldnt make it to Leeds this week but I cant wait to get my hands on some of these popIts now!
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By Susie H on 30-11-07, 09:30 AM
just to say

Thank you Gigi, I had a bril afternoon yesterday and can't wait to finish work today so I can start practicing the new no trauma application method
Wendy and I both found we kept playing with our new nail, just couldn't stop stroking it so impressed.
And bonus, we got to meet you
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By Lellipop on 30-11-07, 02:16 PM
I am loving the sounds and pictures of the new pop it nails I wanna play too but cant afford them yet
Anyway the one thing I am not liking is the using of white tips WHY you cry ??? Because I hate the false look of them. I do gel so would I be able to do a set of p&w's on a pop it without having to use white tips I also prefer white sculpting gel rather than pow.
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By Sals on 30-11-07, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lellipop View Post
I am loving the sounds and pictures of the new pop it nails I wanna play too but cant afford them yet
Anyway the one thing I am not liking is the using of white tips WHY you cry ??? Because I hate the false look of them. I do gel so would I be able to do a set of p&w's on a pop it without having to use white tips I also prefer white sculpting gel rather than pow.
I don't see why not. I'm going to have a play over the weekend so will let you know how I get on.
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By Nailtrix on 30-11-07, 03:17 PM
Thank!!

I wish I'ld got my act together. I didn't make it to Leeds. Nevertheless the instrucutions look straight forward. I 'll have a go once I've ordered my popits.
Thanks
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By Mrs Geek on 30-11-07, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Lellipop View Post
I am loving the sounds and pictures of the new pop it nails I wanna play too but cant afford them yet
Anyway the one thing I am not liking is the using of white tips WHY you cry ??? Because I hate the false look of them. I do gel so would I be able to do a set of p&w's on a pop it without having to use white tips I also prefer white sculpting gel rather than pow.
You DON'T have to use white tips... Gigi did some today with just natual and they looked gorgeous!!
Last edited by geeg; 03-12-07 at 06:56 PM..
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By Lellipop on 30-11-07, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs Geek View Post
You DON'T have to use white tips... Gigi did some today with just natural and they looked gorgeous!!
Thanks for your reply babes xx
Last edited by geeg; 03-12-07 at 06:57 PM..
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