Akzentz Tutorials

[Lana]

Trilite: One Component Gel: A thin viscosity, easy to apply, self-levelling gel that combines three features (bonding, exceptional strength & gloss) all in one.
Available in Clear & Transparent Pink
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Bonding: Bonding Gel is the first layer of gel that is applied and bonds into the natural nail. Creates an adhesive coating for gels to properly bond to.
Size Available: 15g/.55oz

Natural: Two Component Gel: An easy to control, self-levelling gel that is strong, flexible & shiny. Available in: Clear, Transparent Pink and Coverage Pink.
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Modeling: An easy to control, clear semi-self levelling gel that is strong and flexible. Apply with a very light touch. Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Builder: A clear thick non self-levelling gel that stays put where placed for maximum control and strength. Great for creating “C” curves.
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Top Gloss: High gloss sealant. May be applied over gels or acrylics.
Available in: Clear, Transparent Pink and Pink Opalescent. .
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

French White: A self-levelling natural white gel that may be used over tips or for sculpturing the nail. Apply after Bonding Gel and before Natural Modeling or Builder Gel.
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Builder White: A beautiful white, non self-levelling gel that offers maximum control for sculpturing the perfect French nail. Apply after Bonding Gel and before Natural, Modeling or Builder Gel. Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Ultra White: Self-levelling, Ultra White will deliver the perfect French look on tips. May be used for sculptured nails (must be applied thin) as well. Use after Bonding Gel and before Natural, Modeling or Builder Gel.
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Paint On White Easy to apply (brush on like polish), with a beautiful white finish. Use after Natural, Modeling or Builder Gels are applied and all filing and buffing is complete. Available in: Natural White and Ultra White
Sizes Available: 15g/.55oz & 45g/1.6oz

Sure Bond: An acid free, non-toxic, anti-fungal bonding agent that disinfects, dehydrates & conditions the natural nail. May be used on Gel, Acrylic & Fibreglass systems. Brush on the natural nail prior to product application (Sure Bond may touch the skin). Sizes Available: 30ml/.5oz & 60ml/2oz

Affixit: This non-acid Primer may be used with Gels & Acrylics to ensure a perfect bond. Brush on like nail polish, making sure not to touch the skin.
Sizes Available: 15ml/.5oz

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIP OVERLAY


Preparation

Start with clean dry nails. Push back the cuticles. With a clean fine file, remove all surface shine on the natural nails. File the free edge to a round shape. Spray the entire nail and surrounding skin with Nail Prep (nail antiseptic). Select the appropriate size tip to fit. Glue onto the natural nail. Cut and file tips to the desired length and shape. Using Blend In, blend the tip into the natural nail

1. Apply Sure Bond or Affixit to the natural nail & let dry. *Sure Bond may touch the cuticle.

2. Using a gel brush, apply a thin layer of Bonding Gel (when applying Trilite Gel, you can use either Trilite or Bonding) onto the nail and tip. Apply just enough to wet the nail, not to run into the cuticle. Do not wipe off the dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing.

3. French Look Method A - Optional Step: Apply your choice of French, Builder or Ultra White Gel. Form a smile line and glide the product down to the end of the tip. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not wipe off the dispersion film. To hold a perfect smile line, you can freeze cure each nail for 5 seconds.

4. Apply a building gel (choice of either Builder, Modeling, Natural or Trilite Gel) by gliding the gel over the stress area of the nail. Push gel back to the cuticle area and then lightly glide gel over the entire nail extension, pulling harder over the tip. Cure for 2 minutes under UV light. *Building gels may be applied in two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure each coat for 2 minutes. Using Gel Cleaner, wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail.

Natural & Trilite Gels self-level, so file only if required, apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage or buff in. Have the client wash their hands. If filing is required, proceed then with steps 5-9.

5. File and buff nails to shape. Remove Dust.

6. French Look Method B - Optional Step : To create a French White look, apply a very thin coat of Paint On White over the free-edge. Dip gel brush into the Paint On White until a small amount of gel forms on one side of the brush. Starting at the smile line, hold the brush flat to the nail & stroke forward to the free-edge. Apply in 3 thin strokes (as you would nail polish). To perfect your smile line, wipe gel brush with Gel Cleaner and then swipe the smile line to perfect the look. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not remove dispersion film (sticky residue)

7. Apply a med/thin coat of Top Gloss Gel (clear, pink or opalescent pink) to the entire nail making sure, not to pull too hard (Natural or Trilite can be used in place of Top Gloss Gel). When Top Gloss is applied too thinly, or pulled too hard, dull spots may be left on the nail after curing. Top Gloss can be applied using two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure the first coat for 1 minute and then cure the second coat for 2 minutes (for one coat application, cure for 2 minutes). Using Gel Cleaner, wipe dispersion film (sticky residue) from the nail.

8. Apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage or buff in.

9. Have the client wash their hands (optional).


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCULPTURED GEL NAILS


Preparation

Start with clean dry nails. Push back the cuticles. With a clean fine file, remove all surface shine on the natural nails. Shape the free edge to desired length. Remove dust. Spray nail with Nail Prep (nail antiseptic). Fit a Nail Form under the free edge of the natural nail, ensuring the form fits with the curvature of the natural nail.

1. Apply Sure Bond or Affixit to the natural nail & let dry. *Sure Bond may touch the cuticle.

2. Using a gel brush, apply a thin layer of Bonding Gel (when applying Trilite Gel, you can use either Trilite or Bonding) on the nail and tip. Apply just enough to wet the nails, not to run into the cuticle. Do not wipe off the dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing

3. Apply your choice of French White, Builder or Ultra White Gel (When using Ultra White Gel make sure to apply thinly). To sculpt a nail extension, start at the free-edge, form a smile line and then extend the gel to the desired length. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not remove dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing. *To hold a perfect smile line, you can freeze cure each nail for 5 seconds.

4. Apply a building gel (choice of either Builder, Modeling, Natural or Trilite Gel), by gliding the gel over the stress area of the nail. Push the gel back to the cuticle area and then lightly glide the gel over the nail extension, pulling harder over the tip. Cure for 2 minutes under UV light. Remove nail forms. Do not wipe off the dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing.

5. Apply a second coat of building gel, making sure the stress area is reinforced. Cure for 2 minutes. Using Gel Cleaner, wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) on the nail.

6. File and buff nails to shape. Remove Dust.

7. Apply a med/thin coat of Top Gloss Gel (clear, pink or opalescent pink) to the entire nail making sure, not to pull too hard (Natural or Trilite can be used in place of Top Gloss Gel). When Top Gloss is applied too thinly or pulled too hard, dull spots may be left on the nail after curing. Top Gloss may be applied using two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure the first coat for 1 minute and then cure the second coat for 2 minutes (for one coat application, cure for 2 minutes). Using Gel Cleaner, wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) on the nail.

8. Apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage or buff in.

9. Have the client wash their hands (optional).

APPLICATION FOR NATURAL NAIL OVERLAY


Preparation

Start with clean dry nails. Push back the cuticles. With a clean fine file, remove all surface shine on the natural nails. Shape the free edge to desired length. Remove dust. Spray nail and surrounding skin with Nail Prep (nail antiseptic).

1. Apply Sure Bond or Affixit to the natural nail & let dry. *Sure Bond may touch the cuticle.

2. Using a gel brush, apply a thin layer of Bonding Gel (when applying Trilite Gel, you can use either Trilite or Bonding) pressing onto the nail & tip. Apply just enough to wet the nails, not to run into the cuticle. Do not wipe off the dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing

3. French Look Method A - Optional Step: Apply your choice of French White, Builder or Ultra White Gel, form a smile line and glide the product down to the end of the tip. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not wipe off the dispersion film (sticky residue). * To hold a perfect smile line, you can freeze cure each nail for 5 seconds.

4. Apply a building gel (choice either Builder, Modeling, Natural or Trilite Gel), by gliding the gel over the stress area of the nail. Push the gel back to the cuticle area and then lightly glide the gel over the entire nail extension, pulling harder over the tip. Cure for 2 minutes under UV light. *This gel may be applied in two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure each coat for 2 minutes. Using Gel Cleaner, wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) on the nail.

Natural & Trilite Gels self-level, so file only if required, apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage or buff in. Have the client wash their hands. If filing is required, proceed then with steps 5-9.

5. File and buff nails to shape. Remove Dust.

6. French Look Method B - Optional Step: To create a French White look, apply a very thin coat (applied just like polish) of Paint On White gel over the free-edge. Dip gel brush into the Paint On White until a small amount of gel forms on one side of the brush. Holding the brush flat to the nail, stroke forward to the free-edge (starting at the smile line). Apply in 3 thin strokes (as you would apply polish). To perfect the smile line, wipe your gel brush with Gel Cleaner then swipe the smile line to perfect the look. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not remove dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing.

7. Apply a med/thin coat of Top Gloss Gel (clear, pink or opalescent pink) on the entire nail making sure, not to pull too hard (Natural or Trilite can be used in place of Top Gloss Gel). When Top Gloss is applied too thinly, or pulled too hard, dull spots may be left on the nail after curing. Top Gloss can be applied using two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure the first layer for 1 minute and then cure the second layer for 2 minutes (for one coat application, cure for 2 minutes). Using Gel Cleaner, wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) on the nail.

8. Apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage or buff in.

9. Have the client wash their hands (optional).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REBALANCES


Clients are recommended to return for a fill within 2-4 weeks


1. Start with clean dry nails. Remove any polish. Push back the cuticles and remove secondary skin on the nail plate by using the stainless pusher/scraper.

2. File the free-edge of the nail to the desired length & shape. File the entire surface of the nail. Remove any lifting and blend existing product into the natural nail, until the artificial nail is flush with the natural nail. File all the shine off the natural nail. Remove Dust. For fills with French Whites, you must file down at least 2/3s of the existing White gel. Paint On White is easily removed, as it is applied on top of the builder gels.

3. Spray Nail Prep onto the entire surface of the nail.

4. Apply Sure Bond or Affixit to the natural nail & let dry. *Sure Bond may touch the cuticle.

5. Using a gel brush, apply a thin layer of Bonding Gel ( you can use either Trilite or Bonding) onto the nail and tip. Apply just enough to wet the nails, not to run into the cuticle. Do not wipe off the dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing

6. French Look Method A - Optional Step: Apply your choice of French White, Builder or Ultra White Gel. Form your smile line, then glide the product down to the end of the tip. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not wipe off the dispersion film. * To hold a perfect smile line, you can freeze cure each nail for 5 seconds.

7. Apply Building Gel (may use either Builder, Modeling, Natural or Trilite Gel) by gliding the gel over the stress area of the nail. Push gel back to the cuticle area and then lightly glide the gel over the entire nail extension, pulling harder over the tip. Cure for 2 minutes under UV light. *This gel may be applied in two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure each coat for 2 minutes. Wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) from the nail with Gel Cleaner.

Natural & Trilite Gels self-level, so file only if required, apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage or buff in. Have the client wash their hands. If filing is required, proceed then with steps 8-12.

8. File and buff nails to shape. Remove Dust.

9. French Look Method A - Optional Step: To create a French White look, apply a very thin coat of Paint On White over the free-edge. Dip gel brush into the Paint On White, forming a small amount of gel on one side of the brush. Holding the brush flat to the nail, stroke forward to the free-edge (starting at the smile line). Apply in 3 thin strokes (as you would apply polish). To perfect the smile line, wipe your gel brush with Gel Cleaner then swipe the smile line to perfect look. Cure for 2 minutes. Do not remove dispersion film (sticky residue) left on the nail after curing.

10. Apply a med/thin coat of Top Gloss Gel (clear, pink or opalescent pink) on the entire nail, making sure not to pull too hard (Natural or Trilite can be used in place of Top Gloss Gel). When Top Gloss is applied too thin or pulled too hard, you may have dull spots left on the nail after curing. Top Gloss can be applied using two thin coats or one thicker coat. Cure the first coat for 1 minute and then cure the second coat for 2 minutes (for one coat application, cure for 2 minutes). Using Gel Cleaner, wipe off dispersion film (sticky residue) from the nail.

11. Apply Nail & Cuticle Oil & massage in.

12. Have the client wash their hands (optional).

 

[Zingara]

Wow! Thats my bedtime reading taken care of - thanks Lana, you are a star!

 

[Lellipop]

Fab hope it gets put in with the tutourials

 

[Bud]

woah!!!!!
my brain hurts!!!!!!!!

that's some serious reading and thinking i gotta do now! thanks Lana!

:hug:

 

[cantrelax]

Thanks Lana!

 

[kadie]

thank you very much Lana, Karen did explain some of this to me but it's nice to have a reminder. you're a star xx

 

[Lana]

You are more than welcome girls!
That's why we are here,to help each others.

 

[ADiva1]

Thanks Lana! :hug:

 

[Lana]

Sorry,I had to bump it for Jac.

 

[ValencianNails]

excellent Lana, you should ask one of the moderators to put it into the Tutorials section

 

[The Geek]

It would make a great tutorial addition, but I can only put Premee tutorials in there

 

[ADiva1]

Karen, when you've got some time can you make Lana's instructions a tutorial, please?

 

[ariaaland]

hello i posted a tutorial on askentz gels with pictures included didnt anyone read it? or isnt mine worth much just curious

 

[Zingara]

Where is it hun....post a like and I'm sure we'll have a look.

 

[ADiva1]

hello i posted a tutorial on askentz gels with pictures included didnt anyone read it? or isnt mine worth much just curious

Hi do you mean this thread?

http://www.thenailgeek.com/main/28574-re-gel-tutorial.html

I've had a look through and there werent anything particularly relating to Akzentz tutorials. As the title of your thread didnt have 'Akzentz' in it, I guess geeks didnt realise it was about Akzentz gels.

 

[ADiva1]

hello i posted a tutorial on askentz gels with pictures included didnt anyone read it? or isnt mine worth much just curious

Hi, do you mean this thread?

http://www.thenailgeek.com/main/28574-re-gel-tutorial.html

I've had a look through and there werent anything particularly relating to Akzentz tutorials. However, using the link, there is some information from a message board about the Akzentz gels.

Your thread title didnt say it was about Akzentz gels, so maybe thats why we didnt pick it up when you posted.

 

[ariaaland]

Where is it hun....post a like and I'm sure we'll have a look.

hi its this link i sent it weeks ago

http://groups.msn.com/NailtechnologyCoach

 

[ariaaland]

Hi do you mean this thread?

http://www.thenailgeek.com/main/28574-re-gel-tutorial.html

I've had a look through and there werent anything particularly relating to Akzentz tutorials. As the title of your thread didnt have 'Akzentz' in it, I guess geeks didnt realise it was about Akzentz gels.

no it wasnt that link it was the link i just re-posted in my response to zingara

 

[ariaaland]

hi i forgot to tell you all .. when you go to the link on the left side you will see different list of what is on site click on photo album then you will seeon top a small heading which says choose another album when you click on this it will open up to another album where you can select which tutorial you wnat to see.. if nnot just click around in the site itself and you will eventually come across the tutorials. it has them on backfills smile lines etc. let me know if you found it okay
later

 

[Zingara]

Hey guys

Yeh, they are both one in the same...ones a link to a thread with the address to the site, and one a link to the site itself.

Ariaaland, the link takes us to another site hun, which seems to be posted by an Akzentz distributor. The thing is I (and most other geeks on here!) love any nails info we can get our hands on that gives us hints and tips, but this just doesn't seem easy to get any info out of other than discounts on Akzentz. Unfortunately, thats the downside of MSN groups - they come with a ton of adverts and strange links so you never know where you are going! Some of it also seems to be for 'members only' and if people have to sign up to another group they will fairly quickly lose interest, when the info they want then gets posted on here actually in a thread! Lana is also a bit well known for her fab 'Akzentz' advice, so please don't feel ignored...it's just her posts ALWAYS come with pretty amazing info!

I'd love to see any info here and will always be grateful for it, but I think maybe it needs to be posted direct rather than following several links.

I think its fab that you know where to go to get this info and want to share it with us, but I just got a bit lost along the way and guess others did too!

I should imagine, therefore, if you can do a simple cut and paste of the tutorial..you're probably gonna get tons of thanks for it! Also it just takes a bit of time here for people to get to know what your 'specialist' area is. so the clearer you can make it in the title, the better!

Listen to me, harping on and I've only been here a few weeks myself! But I guess I'm like most folks and like an easy life! Anyway, hun, I guess the point, if you think this info is worth going on here, you're probably right, but can you extract it and 'put it into a thread'??

Hope this make sense...