MINE Professional Education Guide 2014 | Page 47

PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION GUIDE BASE COAT TIPS: ° Applying MINE tinted Base Coats such as Crimson or Royal Blue underneath the Gold Lacquers will change the hue and reflection underneath the gold to produce subtle color variations. ° If you are planning on burnishing (buffing) Pewter Lacquer, DO NOT APPLY BASE COAT. Apply the lacquer directly to the nail. ° MINE’s Neutral Base Coat is used under most MINE manicures. It is clear, and helps adhere the lacquer onto the nail for long-lasting wear. TOP COAT TIPS: ° Any MINE Top Coat can be used directly over a Base Coat (See STYLE COMBINATION LOOKBOOK) ° There’s never going to be an “even” application of the Gold Leaf (in terms of how it is dispersed). Some people like to dab on the leaf, while others like to smooth it on in thin layers. Find a method that works for you & stick with it! ° Overworking the Top Coat MAY result in the Lacquer lifting, so be sure to get it on in a few swift strokes. ° Reapplying Crystal Top Coat every 1-2 days will maximize wear time.