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The following directions for this product were voluntarily  typed by:


Jim McConnell
Owner of Light Elegance

Light Elegance Professional Nail Products  
1010 Tyinn St., Suite 19  Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 686-1887 
(800) 275-5596  
fax (541) 686-4225   www.lightelegance.com


French Tip - Light Elegance
Description and Recommended Uses:
French Tip is a nice, attractive, white gel for creating awesome looking tips. The French Tip can be formed into a tip, put on a "glue-on" tip, or over existing product such as Builder, Reconstructor, acrylic or fiberglass. 
Recommended uses for French Tip are:
· French manicures
· A natural or American manicure when applied very thinly
· Sculpting or forming a tip

Application:
Cleanse, file and prep the nail tip to apply the product. Cleanse the tip of the nail unless you are applying over a glue-on tip. Do not cleanse a glue-on tip. The Cleanser will dissolve the plastic of the tip and create lifting - in this case, dust the tip with a dry cleansing pad. Apply a thin coat of French Tip to the free-edge of the nail or over a form. Do not apply the French Tip too thickly, this can cause lifting that is a result of uncured product. Clean the smile-line with an orangewood stick or brush. Cure the hand in the light, remove and proceed to the next step.

Hints & Trouble Shooting:
French Tip will lift from the free-edge if the nail is not roughed-up properly. Use a 100 to 180 grit file to prepare the nail sufficiently for the French Tip. Not sufficiently removing the shine from the nail plate, or touching the sidewall with the product causes lifting. Applying the French Tip too thick can lead to lifting problems at the free-edge or sidewall because of insufficient curing. This is best avoided by starting out applying thin amounts to the nail, and as you become accustomed to the French Tip, applying thicker amounts that are more desirable. 

Storage:
Avoid exposure to all UV light sources (including but not limited to sunlight, UV light from curing lamps and "full spectrum lamps" such as Ott lights), inert gases and flame.