Noah Sinclair
CND Brisa Gel is a nail sculpting gel that can be used to create strong, natural-looking nails. The product is applied to the natural nail and then cured under a lamp to ensure proper adhesion. The process of applying CND Brisa Gel nails involves several steps, including cleansing the skin, removing any existing nail colour, trimming and shaping the nails, and applying the gel in thin layers. The full procedure can take up to several hours and requires specific tools and products.
Characteristics and Values Table for CND Brisa Gel Nails
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| First Step | Client washes their hands with soap and water and towel dries |
| Second Step | Massage COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser into the client's hands to cleanse the skin |
| Third Step | Remove any existing nail color from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover and a plastic-backed lint-free pad |
| Fourth Step | Trim the length of each nail if necessary, using nail clippers |
| Fifth Step | Shape the extension edge of each nail with the 240-grit side of Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™ |
| Sixth Step | Apply a small amount of CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover evenly around the cuticle of each nail |
| Seventh Step | Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate toward the cuticle area and along the lateral folds to lift and loosen any non-living tissue from the nail plate |
| Eighth Step | Apply a thin layer of BRISA™ Clear or Pure Pink - Sheer Sculpting Gel to the natural nail |
| Ninth Step | Apply to five nails and cure each hand for one minute (preset button 2B) in the CND™ LED Lamp |
| Tenth Step | Remove the top film with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and a plastic-backed pad |
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What You'll Learn
Prepare the nails
Preparing the nails is an important step in the process of applying CND Brisa Gel Enhancements. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare the nails:
Firstly, ensure your client washes their hands with soap and water and dries them with a towel. This is a basic step to ensure the hands and nails are clean before beginning the gel nail process. Next, massage the client's hands with a cleanser such as COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser or COOLBLUE Waterless Hand Cleanser. This step helps to further cleanse the skin and prevent the transmission of germs.
Now, you will want to remove any existing nail colour from the natural nail. Use an acetone-based polish remover such as OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover or SCRUBFRESH Natural-Nail Surface Cleanser, and a plastic-backed, lint-free pad. If your client has long nails and you need to trim them, use nail clippers to do so.
The next step is to shape the nails. Use the 240-grit side of a Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™ to shape the extension edge of each nail. After shaping, apply a small amount of CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover or CuticleAway Cuticle Remover around the cuticle of each nail. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate toward the cuticle area and along the lateral folds to lift and loosen any non-living tissue from the nail plate. Remove any excess product from the nail and use a curette to remove non-living tissue up to the eponychium and lateral folds.
Your client's nails are now prepared and ready for the next steps of the CND Brisa Gel application process.
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Apply BRISA Bond
To apply BRISA Bond, start by having the client wash their hands with soap and water and then towel dry. Next, massage their hands with COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser to cleanse the skin. This will also help prevent the transmission of germs.
Now, remove any existing nail colour from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover and a plastic-backed, lint-free pad. If needed, trim the nails to the desired length using nail clippers. Shape the extension edge of each nail with the 240-grit side of a Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™.
Apply a small amount of CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover evenly around the cuticle of each nail. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate, towards the cuticle area and along the lateral folds to lift and loosen any non-living tissue from the nail plate. Remove any excess CuticleAway™ from the nail and use a curette to remove non-living tissue up to the eponychium and lateral folds.
Now, apply a thin to medium layer of BRISA Bond (either Clear or Pure Pink - Sheer Sculpting Gel) to the natural nail. Be careful not to touch the skin or allow the product to flood the cuticle area. Apply to five nails and cure each hand for 10 seconds (preset button 1) in the CND™ LED Lamp. This step will ensure proper adhesion and help prevent service breakdown.
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Cure nails in the CND LED Lamp
The CND LED Lamp is used to cure CND Brisa Gel nails. The lamp is designed to cure all CND light-curable products and features alignment guides for proper hand placement. To cure the gel nails, the client's hand must be placed correctly in the lamp, with the thumb and fingers resting in the finger placement at the front of the lamp.
When curing CND Brisa Gel nails, the process begins with a thin layer of BRISA Clear or Pure Pink - Sheer Sculpting Gel applied to the natural nail. This is then cured in the CND LED Lamp for 10 seconds using preset button 1. This initial curing step ensures proper adhesion and helps to prevent service breakdown.
Following this, a scoop of BRISA Gel is applied to the centre of the nail and guided from side to side, with the bulk of the gel kept in the vertical centre of the nail. A thin, even layer of gel is brushed towards the extension edge, which is then encased to ensure long wear. The gel is then gently eased back towards the cuticle area, leaving a tiny free cuticle margin. This is the second step of the curing process and each hand is cured for one minute using preset button 2B in the CND LED Lamp.
It is important to note that the top film should not be removed after removing the nails from the lamp during this process. This step reinforces the enhancement and helps to prevent service breakdown.
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Apply a thin layer of BRISA Clear Sculpting Gel
To apply a thin layer of BRISA Clear Sculpting Gel, follow these steps:
Begin by cleansing the skin with a waterless hand cleanser like COOLBLUE. Massage it into the client's hands to ensure clean skin and prevent the transmission of germs. Next, remove any existing nail colour from the natural nail using an acetone-based polish remover and a lint-free, plastic-backed pad. If there is a need to adjust the length of the nails, use nail clippers to trim them down.
Now, you can shape the extension edge of each nail with the 240-grit side of a Kanga file or Koala Buffer. Apply a small amount of CuticleAway Cuticle Remover around the cuticle of each nail. Gently slide a cuticle pusher along the nail plate, towards the cuticle area, and along the lateral folds to lift and loosen any non-living tissue. Ensure you remove any excess CuticleAway from the nail.
At this point, you are ready to apply the BRISA Clear Sculpting Gel. Apply a thin layer of the gel over the entire nail to perfect its shape. Take a tiny scoop of the gel onto your brush. Touch the product to one side of any low spots on the nail and lift to create a thin strand. Pull this strand across the nail and touch it to the other side. Allow the gel to self-level and fill in the low spots.
Finally, apply the gel to five nails and cure each hand for one minute in the CND LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing the nails from the lamp.
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Finish and shape the nails
To finish and shape the nails, you will need to apply a thin layer of BRISA Clear Sculpting Gel over the entire nail. This will help to perfect the shape. Next, take a tiny scoop of the gel onto your brush and fill in any low spots. Touch the brush to one side of the low spot and lift it up to create a thin strand of gel. Pull this strand across the nail and touch it to the other side. Then, simply lift the brush off and allow the gel to self-level and fill in the low spot.
After this, apply the gel to all five nails and cure each hand for one minute in the CND LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film after removing your hands from the lamp. This step will reinforce the enhancement and can prevent service breakdown.
Now, remove the brush from the bottle and wipe any excess gel from the back of the brush by dragging it along the neck of the bottle. Next, remove the top film with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and a plastic-backed pad. Finish the nail using a Blizzard File to define and shape, and smooth the surface with a Boomerang Padded File, ensuring that all shine is removed.
Finally, massage SOLAROIL Nail & Cuticle Care into the nails and skin.
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Frequently asked questions
Ask your client to wash their hands with soap and water and towel dry. Massage their hands with COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser to cleanse the skin. Remove any existing nail colour with an acetone-based polish remover and a plastic-backed, lint-free pad. Trim the nails if necessary and shape them with the 240-grit side of a Kanga™ File or Koala Buffer™. Apply CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover around the cuticle and use a cuticle pusher to lift and loosen any non-living tissue from the nail plate.
Apply a thin to medium layer of BRISA™ Clear or Pure Pink - Sheer Sculpting Gel to the natural nail. Cure each hand for 10 seconds in the CND™ LED Lamp. Do not remove the top film.
Apply a thin layer of BRISA™ Clear Sculpting Gel over the entire nail to perfect the shape. Fill in any low spots by taking a tiny scoop of gel on your brush and pulling it across the nail. Allow the gel to self-level. Cure each hand for one minute in the CND™ LED Lamp.
Remove the top film with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and a plastic-backed pad. Finish the nail using a Blizzard File to define and shape, then smooth the surface with a Boomerang Padded File, removing any shine.
You will need:
- COOLBLUE™ Hand Cleanser
- OFFLY FAST™ Moisturizing Remover
- CuticleAway™ Professional Cuticle Remover
- SCRUBFRESH™ Nail Surface Cleanser
- CND™ Files and Buffers
- BRISA™ Bond
- BRISA™ Clear or Pure Pink - Sheer Sculpting Gel
- BRISA™ Gloss
- SOLAROIL™ Nail & Cuticle Care
