Depend Gel IQ Chrome Lavender Aurora

INSTRUCTIONS
Important: if UV-curing product comes into contact with the skin around your nail, this must be removed prior to curing using Gel iQ Pre-Cleanser applied to a cotton bud.

Instructions for application of Chrome effect as part of the Gel iQ system
1. Cleaning: Apply Gel iQ Pre-Cleanser to a cotton wool pad and thoroughly clean your nails. Allow your nails to dry completely for 30 seconds. Do not touch the nail surface after it has been cleaned.
2. ¤ Base Coat: Apply a thin coat of Gel iQ Base Coat. Cure for 30 seconds under the UV/LED lamp.
3. ¤ Colour: Apply a thin, even coat of any Depend Gel iQ colour. Cure for 30 seconds under the UV/LED lamp.
4. ¤ Top Coat: Apply a thin coat of Gel iQ Top Coat and cure for 30 seconds under the UV/LED lamp.
5. Cleaning/Top Finishing: see point 8.
6. Chrome: NB: You can only do one finger at a time. Apply a generous coat of Chrome and allow to air-dry for around 8-10 seconds. Then buff gently using Chrome Sponges until the Chrome effect is visible. Repeat step 6 in full until you achieve the desired effect.
7. ¤ Top Coat: Apply a thin coat of Gel iQ Top Coat and cure for 30 seconds under the UV/LED lamp.
8. Cleaning/Top Finishing: The sticky surface that forms on the nail after curing your Top Coat must be removed to achieve optimum shine. Therefore it is important to clean the entire surface of the nail using Gel iQ High Shine Cleanser. Wipe down the surface in one firm motion to remove the sticky surface. You will need at least 12 cotton wool pads to hand.

Method for each nail:
1. Apply plenty of Gel iQ High Shine Cleanser to a cotton wool pad.
2. Place the saturated surface of the pad over the entire nail and wait 5 seconds.
3. With 2 fingers on the pad, press down to ensure even pressure across the surface of the nail. Now wipe from the cuticle to the tip of your nail in one firm motion.
4. Use a fresh, clean pad for each nail and repeat the same process for all your nails.
5. Once all your nails have been cleaned in this way, you can clean them once more with the cleanser. This will bring out the gel’s fantastic colour and shine. Soak the pad with cleanser and clean from cuticle to tip. First wipe down the centre of the nail and then do the left and right sides. Use a fresh, clean pad for each hand.
6. Important: complete the treatment by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Once you have completed all these steps, your hard-wearing, high-shine polish will last for about two weeks.

TIP: For even longer-lasting results, apply a thin coat of Gel iQ Base Coat to your Chrome nails once the surface is completely dry. Cure for 30 seconds under the UV/LED lamp. Finish with a thin coat of Gel iQ Top Coat and cure for 30 seconds under the UV/LED lamp. Repeat the cleaning process from point 5.

How to remove Depend Gel iQ
Depending on your nail type and the condition of your nails, you may or may not find it difficult to remove the gel. We have therefore opted to use 2 different removal methods. We recommend, in the first instance, using method 1 to remove the gel. This method works for most nail types. Otherwise we recommend method 2.
Method 1: Gel iQ Remover Oil removes Gel iQ gently using vegetable oil. For this method to work, there must be a certain amount of growth between the cuticle and the gel, which you would naturally have if the gel has been on for two weeks. This method is very gentle on the nail and cuticle, and the special chemistry of this product produces a reaction between the remover oil, the water and the gel.
Method 2: A more traditional removal method. This uses Gel iQ Remover and Gel iQ Removal Wraps Foil to make removal easier.

Removal using Method 1
Products to be used:
Gel iQ Remover Oil
Warm water, about 40 °C
A bowl with a volume of about 2 litres that can comfortably accommodate all the fingers of one hand.
Or use a washbasin.
What to do:
1. Apply plenty of remover oil to the fingers of one hand all along the cuticle and over the whole nail.
2. Massage over each nail for about 20–30 seconds.
3. Fill the bowl or washbasin with water. The temperature should be about 40 °C. NB: Do not scald your fingers.
4. Lower your fingers into the warm water (about 40 °C) so that all the fingers are covered by the water. Wait 3 minutes. The warmer the water, the better the effect.
5. After about 3 minutes, begin to gently scrape the gel away from the area of new growth near the cuticle, using your own fingernail or an orange stick. Keep your hand in the water as you do this. Scrape a little and allow the water to get into the join between the gel and your nail. This will gradually loosen the Gel iQ, enabling you to peel it off in one piece if you follow the instructions properly. It is the reaction between the oil, the gel formula and the water that makes this unique removal method possible.
Important – remember that the water will cool down, and that the water temperature should be about 40 °C to achieve the best results. For that reason, it can be a good idea to change the water or add more warm water during gel removal.
NB: Be gentle, and loosen the gel little by little while keeping your fingers in the water.
Be extra careful when scraping that you don’t take away any of your natural nail as well, especially towards the tip where the nail is driest and can easily break. The gel is often most firmly attached towards the tip of the nail.
6. If you can’t get all of the gel off your nails, repeat with more oil and warm water following the instructions above, until the gel comes off completely.
Repeat the same procedure for the other hand. Finish off by massaging in any excess oil and wipe your hands dry.

Removal using Method 2
Products to be used:
Gel iQ Remover
Gel iQ Removal Wraps Foil
What to do:
While removing the gel, protect the surface where you are sitting with a towel. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation as you work. Do one hand at a time, as it is difficult to work with removal wraps on your hands. It is important to seal the removal wraps up properly, as the remover evaporates rapidly, which means the effect is lost. Leave the wraps sealed up on your other fingers until you are ready to begin scraping the gel away. NB: If you open the wrap too soon before you begin scraping, the remover fluid evaporates, which means the gel will become hard again and be more difficult to remove. To achieve the best results, it is important to ensure that the cotton surface remains saturated with Gel iQ Remover during gel removal.
1. Apply plenty of Gel iQ Remover to the cotton surface of the removal wrap, place it on the nail and then seal the foil up well. Make sure that the saturated cotton surface covers the entire surface of the nail.
2. Wait 15 minutes. NB: The time it takes to work may vary depending on nail type. First open one removal wrap to see if the gel has softened. If the gel has softened all over, start to gently scrape it away using an orange stick. Take care not to damage the nail as you do this. NB: Leave the wraps sealed up on your other fingers until you are ready to begin scraping the gel away. If the gel has not softened, seal the wrap up again and wait a few more minutes. Tip! To speed up the process: gently file the surface of the polish before applying the fluid and wraps. Avoid filing too much or too close to the cuticles.
3. When all the gel has been removed, wash your hands with soap and warm water.
4. Smooth some cuticle cream or oil into your nails and cuticles afterwards.
Warning for Gel iQ Remover: Highly flammable. Use in a well-ventilated area.

Gel iQ Pro Tips!
– Always apply thin coats.
– If your nails are exposed to extreme wear, you can apply an additional coat of Gel iQ Top Coat after 7 days. First clean your nails and then follow the relevant steps for applying and curing the top coat.
– For toenails, use the same application techniques and removal methods as for fingernails.
– Never combine Gel iQ with other brands when applying.
– You can still use nail oil on your cuticles and under your nail tips while you have Gel iQ on your nails.
– Is the gel proving difficult to remove? Method 1 using remover oil will work in most cases, but in some instances, e.g. if you have extremely dry nails, you may need to use method 2.