Lunamoon Opal Base No. 3, 13ml
Opal Base is a camouflaging base for covering and leveling nails.
Properties:
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Mildly acidic with a pH of 5-6.
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Elastic and flexible.
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Provides high coverage of the natural nail due to high pigmentation.
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May show minimal shrinkage over the wear period due to its elasticity.
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Medium consistency.
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Provides a hold of 3-4 weeks without lifting.
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Has a neutral odor.
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Hypoallergenic.
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Can be easily removed either by filing or with liquid.
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Does not run and self-levels quickly.
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Requires a base coat of LUNAmoon Rubber Base.
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Not suitable for leveling long nails without prior reinforcement.
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Drying time under the lamp – 120 seconds.
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The lamp power for drying should be 36-48 W (must be an original lamp).
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Important rule when leveling: The thickness at the nail tip should be 0.5 mm.
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Thixotropic: Becomes more fluid when moving the brush during application.
Application:
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Removal.
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Do not file the nail shape, or leave 2 mm in length that will be removed after leveling.
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File the nail with a 180-240 grit file without heavy pressure to lift the nail scales, or use a 100 grit buffer.
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Perform a manicure.
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If using removers, wash hands thoroughly with soap after use.
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Degrease the nail with Nail Prep. Perform two passes. Use 4 wipes for this (1 wipe for 5 fingers). First pass: Wipe the nail surface. Second pass: Take an orange wood stick, place a wipe on it, and wipe everything in the cuticle area and grooves.
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Use primer as desired, but if the base for the undercoat is sufficiently acidic, this is not necessary.
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Apply LUNAmoon Rubber Base, preferably with a flat gel brush. Use massaging movements. Trace all grooves of the nail and cure for 60 seconds under the lamp.
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Remove the sticky layer.
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Level with LUNAmoon Opal Base. Cure for 90 seconds under the lamp.
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After leveling, file the shape. This is necessary to ensure a thickness at the nail tip that supports the free edge.
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Remove the sticky layer.
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Cover with a top coat. Cure for 120 seconds under the lamp. Do not wipe with anything after drying, as the shine might be lost.