Just bead it! There are several ways you could bead it right. It all depends on your preference. However, we highly recommend the Two or Three Bead Method for building a better apex.
One Bead Method. One and Done!
1. Make a bead.
2. Place your bead on your cuticle while tilting your finger slightly pointing downward.
3. As the bead slides down, gently guide it by patting it to get a smooth and even shape.
Pro Tip! Precision is everything. Make sure that the acrylic isn't getting on your skin at the crevices of your fingernails.
Two Bead Method. Build that Apex!
First Bead
1. Start by leaving a space at a third of your nail away from your cuticle.
2. Tilt your finger pointing down at a 45-degree angle, then gently pat and shape your bead.Second Bead
1. Place the second bead at the half of your nail (closer to the tip than the cuticle)
2. Tilt your finger pointing down at a 45-degree angle, then gently pat and shape your bead.
Pro Tip! Merge and smoothen the second bead to the first bead, and make sure that everything is nice and filled.
Three Bead Method. Great for extra-long nails!
First Bead
1. Start by leaving a space at a third of your nail away from your cuticle.
2. Tilt your finger pointing down at a 45-degree angle, then gently pat and shape your bead.Second Bead
1. Place the second bead at the half of your nail (closer to the tip than the cuticle)
2. Tilt your finger pointing down at a 45-degree angle, then gently pat and shape your bead.
Pro Tip! Merge and smoothen the second bead to the first bead, and make sure that everything is nice and filled.Third Bead
1. Add another bead (preferably smaller) near your cuticle, and brush it down. Don't forget to merge the layers as best as your can! However, don't pressure yourself into spreading this onto the whole nail. As long as it's merged, that's fine! The goal is to have an even, flat layer.
Pro Tip! To keep your brush from acrylic buildup, wipe your brush on a paper towel between every stroke. It's best to rinse your brush with the remaining monomer in your acrylic dish rather than damaging them with harsh acetone. It's like placing alcohol in your hair. Sure it'd be clean, but boy would it be parched and brittle. Don't strip away its smoothness.
Related Blogs:
The Ultimate Guide to Building an Apex
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