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The Big Book 2016/2017

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The How To Do Anything Better Guide 866.288.4600 www.entitybeauty.com sponsored by DIP & BUFF YOUR WAY TO AN Even Better Smile Line A crisp smile line is the ultimate quest for nail techs specializing in pink-and-white acrylic application. There are many different ways to improve your technique but we've developed one you're really going to love. It's not based on the mastery of your brush or a struggle to achieve symmetry; this one is all about the dip. Using a specially contoured jar, the nail tech simply dips the tip of each fingernail into white powder, followed by a complete dip into pink. The jar's walls are sloped precisely to create a perfect smile line, every time. HERE'S THE COMPLETE HOW-TO: THE DIP & BUFF FRENCH To prep, first cleanse and sanitize hands. Then shape nails with Refiner 180 grit file, detail cuticles, and gently remove shine with the 180 side of Perfecter buffer. Cleanse nails using Natural Nail Prep and an Entity Lint Free Brush Wipe. Finally, apply Dip & Buff Prep (1) to all nails and allow to air dry. Step 1 Working on one nail at a time, apply a thin coat of Dip & Buff Base Coat (2). Step 2 Choose the desired smile line on the Perfect French Dip Jar. Guide nail into French White powder. Tap off excess. Quickly dip nail into Pink powder. Tap off excess. Once all nails are complete, repeat steps 1 and 2. Step 3 Apply Dip & Buff Activator (3) to all nails, followed by a final coat of Dip & Buff Base Coat (2). Step 4 Shape and finish with Refiner 180 file, and the 180 side of Perfecter buffer. Saturate a lint-free wipe with Natural Nail Prep and cleanse nails. Step 5 Apply Dip & Buff Activator (3) and wait 20 seconds to allow Activator to work. Remove excess with a dry lint-free wipe. Step 6 *Apply two thin coats of Dip & Buff Top Coat (4). Dry 5 minutes and apply Cuticle Oil. *Option: Apply and cure Entity One Color Couture Gel Base Coat and Gel Top Coat after Step 4; omit Steps 5 and 6. QRCODE Error Correction Level: High Go to Entity Beauty Official YouTube channel to see our video.

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