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Spellbound branches: Step by step
Entice, enchant and entrance with this dazzling nail art design by Salon System GELLUX expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, using the new GELLUX Spellbound collection
Step 1:
Prepare nail and clean with GELLUX Prep + Wipe, and apply GELLUX Fast Bond. Allow to dry for 60 seconds.
Step 2:
Apply GELLUX Easy Off Base Coat, then cure for 30 seconds with LED, 2 minutes with UV.
Step 3:
Apply GELLUX Mystery from the new Spellbound collection to every nail, then cure for 30 seconds with LED, 2 minutes with UV.
Step 4:
Apply a second coat of GELLUX Mystery to each nail and cure, 30 seconds with LED, 2 minutes with UV.
Step 5:
Dip a fine nail art brush into GELLUX Black Onyx and paint branches randomly all over the nail, then cure for 30 seconds with LED, 2 minutes with UV.
Step 6:
Apply GELLUX Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds with LED, 3 minutes with UV.
Step 7:
Wipe off sticky layer with GELLUX Prep & Wipe and apply NAILLUX Cuticle Cream to moisturise the skin around the nails.

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