Aprés Bare Gel-X® Natural Box of Tips (16 sizes, 280pcs)

• Ultra-Thin Profile: The thinnest tips in the Gel-X® lineup for a comfortable, lightweight feel.
• Universal Customization: Comes in one universal length—simply cut, file, and shape to your client's exact preference.
• Warm Translucent Shade: A soft, warm off-white tint that mimics the natural free edge of a healthy nail.
• Comprehensive Sizing: 16 different sizes (including half sizes like 7.5 and 000) for a perfect sidewall-to-sidewall fit.
• Natural profile for flatter nail beds.
• Versatile Solution: Perfect for correcting uneven lengths, reinforcing weak nails, or creating polished, "intentional" minimal sets.

1. Prep & Sizing

• Nail Prep: Perform a standard dry manicure. Cleanse, dehydrate, and lightly etch the natural nail. Apply pH Bonder and Non-Acidic Primer.
• Sizing: Choose a tip that fits sidewall to sidewall without pressing down. Note: If between sizes, go larger and file the sides for a custom fit.
• Etching: Lightly etch the underside of the Bare Gel-X® tip with Gel-X Prep® to ensure a strong bond.

2. Application

• Base: Apply a thin layer of Extend Gel to the natural nail and fully cure.
• Bonding: Apply a small bead of Extend Gel to the base of the Bare tip. Press the tip onto the nail at a 45-degree angle, starting from the cuticle and pushing toward the free edge to eliminate bubbles.
• Curing: Flash cure each finger for 10 seconds. Once the full hand is applied, fully cure in an LED lamp for 30 seconds.

3. Shaping & Finishing

• Trim: Remove the hexagonal handle and use a tip cutter or file to reach the desired length.
• Refine: Etch the surface of the tip with Gel-X Prep®.
• Polish: Apply your favorite Gel Couleur or leave them "bare" with a simple coat of Top Gelcoat X for the ultimate natural look.

Pro Tip: To maintain the structural integrity of this ultra-thin system, Bare Gel-X® extensions should only extend half the length of the natural nail bed.