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UV Gels

Milady’sStandard Cosmetology

Cosmetology:

MILADY’SStandardInstructor Support SlidesCOSMETOLOGY

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Objectives• Describe the chemistry and main

ingredients of UV gels• Identify the supplies needed for UV

gel application• Demonstrate the proper procedures

for maintaining UV gel services using forms, over tips, and on natural nails


• Demonstrate the one-color and two-color method for applying UV gels

• Explain how to safely and correctly remove UV gels

Objectives


UV Gels• Traditional UV gels–urethane acrylate• New UV gels–urethane methacrylate• Advantages

– Beautiful and long-lasting– Easy to apply, file, maintain– Low odor


UV Gel Supplies• UV gel lamp• Brush• UV gel primer• Nail tips• Nail adhesive• Abrasive nail file and buffers• Nail dehydrator


UV Gel Pre-Service• Complete manicure pre-service

sanitation and disinfection• Prepare workstation• Greet client with a smile• Prepare client consultation form• Perform client consultation


UV Gel Application• Clean nails and

remove polish• Push back

epohychium; remove cuticle

• Remove oily shine• Apply nail dehydrator


• Apply nail tips if desired

• Do natural nail preparation

UV Gel Application


UV Gel Application• Apply UV gel #1

(base coat gel)• Cure UV gel #1• Repeat steps 8

and 9 on right hand


• Apply UV gel #2 (building UV gel)

• Cure UV gel #2• Repeat steps 11

and 12 on right hand and thumbs

UV Gel Application


• Remove inhibition layer • Check nail contours • Remove dust

UV Gel Application


• Apply UV gel #3 (sealer or finisher)• Repeat steps 12 and 16• Remove inhibition layer (if required)

UV Gel Application


• Apply nail oil • Apply lotion and

massage hand and arm

• Clean nail enhancements

• Apply polish

UV Gel Application


UV Gel Post-Service• Make another appointment• Make home product

recommendations• Clean up around table• Clean brush• Discard used materials• Clean table; disinfect implements and

tools


UV Gels Over Forms/Natural Nails

• Complete UV gel pre-service

• Apply nail forms• Apply UV gel #1

onto form and natural nail


• Cure UV gel #1

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 on right hand

• Apply UV gel #2



• Properly position hand and cure UV gel for required time

• Carefully remove nail forms.• Shape free edge• Apply UV gel #2• Remove inhibition layer



• Check nail contours• Remove dust• Apply UV gel #3 (sealer or finisher)• Cure UV nail enhancement• Remove inhibition layer• Repeat steps 11 and 12



• Apply nail oil• Apply and lotion and massage hand and

arm• Clean nail enhancements• Apply nail polish• Complete UV gel post-service



UV Gel to Natural Nail Only


UV Gel Removal• Perform pre-service sanitation and set-up• Read and follow manufacturer’s procedure• Reduce thickness with medium abrasive• Soak in acetone or product remover• Gently scrape product from nail plate• Buff gently• Condition skin or follow with manicure• Perform post-service


Summary and Review• Describe the chemistry of UV gel nail

enhancements and how they differ from other types

• How are their major ingredients different and how are they the same?

• Identify the supplies needed for UV gel nail enhancement applications


• Describe the proper procedures for applying UV gel nail enhancements using forms

Summary and Review


• Why is it important to use the proper UV lamp with the UV gel of your choice?

Summary and Review


• Explain how UV gels are safely and correctly removed

• What does wattage mean in terms of UV gel lights?

• What is the tacky layer called on the surface of the UV gel nails?

Summary and Review


• What precaution must be taken when removing a tacky layer from a UV gel nail?

• What are oligomers and why are they important to UV gel nail enhancements?

Summary and Review


• What 2 types of oligomers are used in UV gels?

Summary and Review


Congratulations!

You’ve just completedone unit of study toward

program completion!

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