Step by Step Minx application for both Natural and Enhanced Nails.
Step 1
Gently warm cleansed and manicured nails and Minx under an infrared heat source.
Step 2
Under heat, select the Minx size that best suits the nail
Step 3
Peel the Minx from the backing sheet
Step 4
Under heat, apply to the nail by aligning the curved end of Minx up close, but not touching, the eponychium. Gently pull taught and fold excess Minx over the free edge and secure under the finger. Starting at the eponychium, use your thumbs to smooth Minx from the centre of the nail to the side walls working your way down to the free edge adhering Minx smoothly to the nail surface.
Step 5
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 seconds. Pull the minx downward from under the finger and use the Minx glass file at a 45(degree) angle to the free edge to remove excess.
Step 6
Return to heat and use a soft cuticle pusher to ensure complete adhesion and check that the sides and all edges are snug and air tight.
Step 7
Ask for your clients’ approval by getting them to check for smoothness.
Step by Step Minx Removal for both Natural and Enhanced Nails.
Technicians may warm the hands and minx using the infrared heat source.
Clients may warm hands and Minx using a hairdryer .
Gently lift the Minx from the side and peel off from one side to the other.
Important Things to Remember
Minx require no top coat or base coat for application.
Minx require no solvents of any kind to remove.
Minx removal leaves the nail surface clean, undamaged and not sticky.
Minx are long lasting and should last from one nail service to another.
Minx are not affected by water, ordinary solvents or the use of cuticle oil.
If at first you do not get it right, Minx can be peeled back and re applied (once)
Follow the same principles as for applying polish. Don’t go too close to the sidewalls or eponychium.
